i think i need help

[squirule]

iv had my son but im suffering from depression hav any of u ladies had it before and how did u overcome it and are there any good websites to help me  tnk u for listening

[micalyn85]

I experienced depression as well with my first.  The doctor wanted  to put me on anti- deppreasants but I never took them. I started exercising and that made me feel better about myself. I accepted that deppreasion during and after pregnancy is normal and I am not going through anything bizarre. You can and will get through this :)  And your definately not alone!! Talk to your doc or even a close family member or friend. It will help to get your feelings out on the table.

[squirule]

tnk u so much for all of ur replies iv read them all and as much as its hard to hear u have been through it aswell it makes me realise its more common than i thought my son is 5 months the first week was great then i crumbled alot then i thought i was getting better but its proving im not we hav been so busy with visitors and travelling to see family so when i stop and im alone because my partner works away thats wen it gets really hard he is so supportive but its hard when he is not here all the time im lucky i have really supportive friends and great family which have helped heaps its just hard for me to tell them how im truely feeling i honestly am so greatful for this site and kno its for pregnancy but i didnt kno who else to talk to but ppl that havnt been through it dont have as much understanding

[Annfernandez]

I suffered depression myself thru the years. I am currently OK but since I'm going thru this pregnancy alone. I'm trying to keep regular visits with my therapist. I can even call her even for a few mins. Just know your not alone. Don't feel embarrassed. We all go thru things. Idk what makes you happy but for me I would make myself get dressed and just go out. Go for a drive to the store. Hope you get over it soon huggs****

[ashleyn1206]

I went thru it after my third.  I never wanted to hurt my baby.  In fact I was the opposite I hovered over her.  Didnt want anyone to hold her.  I was paranoid something was always wrong with her I cried for months.  Didn't want to leave the house.  Once I talked to my dr and got on the right track I felt better pretty quickly.   It is normal to be weepy after delivery also known as baby blues.  If I think it may be more serious than that give your dr a call.  They have heard and seen it all already.  Feel better@!

[Tanyam33]

I went through depression after I had my 3rd child and I didn't get help til my son was 6 months and by that time it was bad I was sent to hospital for a week and put on meds I didn't hurt myself or my son but the thought was scary so I told my doctor. Now I'm pregnant again I think I'm going through it again but if they put u on meds  b very careful because the meds  can be worst for you and put u in another state of mind. Hope you get better

[Tanyam33]

I went through depression after I had my 3rd child and I didn't get help til my son was 6 months and by that time it was bad I was sent to hospital for a week and put on meds I didn't hurt myself or my son but the thought was scary so I told my doctor. Now I'm pregnant again I think I'm going through it again but if they put u on meds  b very careful because the meds  can be worst for you and put u in another state of mind. Hope you get better

[Mommastepmom]

I'm a therapist. Post partum depression is very normal. Against popular opinion most moms don't feel like hurting their children. You're depressed and feeling tons of emotions right note. If you feel weird talking to your doctor look up therapists in the area who you could talk to. You need to cry and let the tears out by u need to feel safe.

[aw219]

Don't be scared,  embarrassed or ashamed! You really should tell your doctor even if you break down.  Coming from someone who knows, it is not easy to treat yourself!

It is common and your provider will be ready and start you off on the right path and know what to do.  Yo are not alone and there is nothing to be ashamed of even if you cry for 5 minutes straight. I cry a lot when I have to discuss it because it is a lot to deal with to not feel normal. Depression itself is depressing if that makes sense!

[aw219]

I suffer from depression and am pretty much a 100% guarantee for post par.

Is it depression or baby blues? How long has it been happening? What are your symptoms?

1. It's normal.
2. Call your doctor.
3. Reach out to friends family and significant other for help and assistance.
4. People may question the safety of your baby.  Try not to be offended they just have to know you're not in danger nor is he.
5. Make sure to get help.  Babies with depressed mothers tend to suffer as well!

[squirule]

tnk u so much and im sorry to hear u were feeling like this aswell it really takes over our bodies yer im in south Australia where abouts r u from

[Debs3686]

Hello, I am sorry to hear that you are suffering. I haven't had my baby yet but I had been feeling depressed - from around 10 to 17 weeks, I think it was hormones. The feeling has improved now, I'm just into week 20 but I didn't really deal with it well at the
time. Once I started feeling a little better I started talking about it and now I feel ok. You can try going to the Lifeline website, they have online chat at night or a number you can call to talk to someone too. Maybe someone else will know a more specific website for you, but I think lifeline are good to talk to. I hope that helps and that your suffering eases. Take care. :) p.s. They are an Australian site, not sure where you are from

[Debs3686]

Hello, I am sorry to hear that you are suffering. I haven't had my baby yet but I had been feeling depressed - from around 10 to 17 weeks, I think it was hormones. The feeling has improved now, I'm just into week 20 but I didn't really deal with it well at the
time. Once I started feeling a little better I started talking about it and now I feel ok. You can try going to the Lifeline website, they have online chat at night or a number you can call to talk to someone too. Maybe someone else will know a more specific website for you, but I think lifeline are good to talk to. I hope that helps and that your suffering eases. Take care. :) p.s. They are an Australian site, not sure where you are from

[squirule]

tnk u so much yer my baby is safe i would never hurt him i dont wanna talk to someone face to face because im scared i will break down in tears and not get any words out and i kno this may sound pathetic but i feel really embarrassed feeling this way because im normally a strong person and this depression has taken over it was so hard for me to tell my partner i wasnt ok

[mamaash71707]

Yes. The first thing you need to do is call your doctor. Or the nurse care line. They will get you in to see someone ASAP. In the mean time is your baby safe? Are you safe? Reach out if necessary call 911 they know what to do. You will be in my prayers. God Bless