postpartum depression?

[kay1027]

I was wondering how many moms got this after having their baby? When I was a teen I had depression and was on medication for it. But I've been off my medication for 8 years now. My doctor told me we would watch and see if I do. I don't get depressed much anymore.

[des_mommyof2]

I'm now much better off and happier than I've ever been.

[des_mommyof2]

I suffered SEVERE postpartum after my son was born. For almost 6 months I had to force myself to even have anything to do with him. And it hurt so bad because I knew he deserved better than that, but I couldn't control how I felt. I was so lucky that I had family to help me and a very supportive husband. But I never told my doctor either.. i was ashamed, I thought it made me a failure as a young mom. I finally got the courage to talk to my doctor when I realized I wasn't giving my son what he needed. He needed me entirely and I wasn't giving that to him. My doctor changed my depression medicine and I slowly started to see improvement.

[princesslo007]

Keep thinking positive thoughts. Even when it's stressful your LO is so worth it.

[kay1027]

I just hope it doesn't happen to me.

[princesslo007]

They do a good job of asking you a million times at the hospital how you are feeling as far as depression. Having a baby is stressful. I cried more in the first few days that we were home with my son, then I had cried in years (we are military and don't have family support around to help us, our families were 1,400 miles away.) At my sons first and second doctors appt's though, the PED made sure to ask me if I was feeling depressed and what not, and my OB told me that if I start feeling sad or depressed after he is 2 weeks old to call so that they can see me. Just keep an eye out for the signs and have your SO do the same!

[kay1027]

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