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Scared that after the baby I will have PPD:::update::: on first post

post #1 of 12
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I have suffered with depression a lot in my life and after Ds I did not end up with PPD. This time the pregnancy is so different and my emotions are different and I am not as thrilled as I was when I was this far with Ds this makes me feel terrible could this be a sign that I may be more likely to have PPD this time. I have been feeling so not myself for the past month that I was going to talk to my OB about it on the 8th. Is there something I should do? Should I start something right at birth? or wait and see if it rears it's head? Thank you for those that read and relpy

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So I had my OB appointment today and I talked to him and he gave me a script for Zoloft While I was sitting there I realized what a mama here suggested that I was already depressed and that scared me so bad I started to shake thinking I what if he wont give me a script what if... what if... but he was wonderful. So I am hopeing that this will help I know that I have never tried this one in my past. We will see but wow does that pill make me tired and a little loopy : thank you mama's for listening to me and helping me see that I did need to talk to him and showing me that it was not in my head (because that is what I was thinking) I cannot thank you enough
post #2 of 12
From what you are describing it sounds like you may already be depressed?

I would definitely talk to your doctor asap. You might possibly need something now...

((((hugs)))) and good luck! I know how you feel!
post #3 of 12
i agree, it sounds like you should be considering some sort of treatment now... whether it be medication or therapy or a support group of some sort. its not talked about a lot, but antepartum mood disorders are very real, and very treatable.
post #4 of 12
So you know my struggle from the DDC, especially lately I'm just a mess. I think I'm going to have to go see the psych now anyway to adjust my meds - I really do believe my change in hormones has rendered my old regimen ineffective.

But our first plan was for me to see the psych in September, just to make sure I still felt good, and then in December, with LO in tow, so we could be VERY proactive post-partum (and so she could see the baby ). And then I'm headed to be with family for 2 weeks about 4 weeks after she's born, so I'm REALLY happy I'm going to be around people who know me really well who can tell *ME* if I'm losing it, you know?

It might be best for you to be proactive, even if you're not depressed right now. Meeting with a social worker or a therapist now to discuss these fears is an excellent idea. And then that person will have some idea of how you "should" be feeling postpartum that s/he can compare you to after your LO comes.

But I might just be REALLY overly concerned about these things.
post #5 of 12
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Thanks mama's I am going to talk to my OB on the 8th about it all and see what he has to say about it all. Thanks for the replies I will update when I find out anything. If anyone has anymore advice please it is welcomed!!
post #6 of 12
I had ante-natal depression. I saw a counselor, but did not take any medication. I didn't get post-natal depression, I didn't even get the blues. Once she was born I was on a high for about a month (despite a lot of feeding issues, life was wonderful! .

So ante-natal depression doesn't necessarily mean that you'll get PND.

Please PM me if you want to talk. The loneliness was the worst. While the local PND support group did include ante-natal support as well, there wasn't anyone else asking for help at that time. It seems to be even more taboo to talk about than PND, despite being assumed to be as common.
post #7 of 12
I agree with the last post, there's nothing worse than lonliness when you think yo umay get PND so feel free tp message privately. I'm a SAHM so read mails throughout the day, but just know that I was EXTATIC when I found I was pregnant with my first, but only happy with my second; worried and worried about being depressed and not bonding etc. as soon as I saw her I couldn't let her go!
It's different with everyone of course so expect the unexpected.....
Talk to us!!
post #8 of 12
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thanks mama's you guys are wonderful. I will PM if I feel the need to. Even if it is a few weeks would that be fine??
post #9 of 12
Definitely talk to your doctor, be proactive. Thread below might be of help.

http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1087186
post #10 of 12
Thread Starter 
Marge thanks for the link
post #11 of 12
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Originally Posted by SunShineSally View Post
thanks mama's you guys are wonderful. I will PM if I feel the need to. Even if it is a few weeks would that be fine??
Yes, anytime!
post #12 of 12
Thread Starter 
thank you all again!
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