I just wanted to know if some of the things I am experiencing/feeling are normal again... Sorry girls. I've had probs with depression. My MD added Wellbutrin to my Zoloft and I am feeling some better (been on that for like 3 weeks now). I am really trying to maintain a good healthy attitude, stay busy and eat well, take vitamins, fish oils, etc.
I am still having periods where my chest feels heavy, but it's getting less and less intense. Less crying spells though still have them when I get overwhelmed, but so do lots of women... Overall I do feel better, but I guess this time things are really different since I now have a baby to care for and am adjusting to motherhood still (baby is 9 mos, should I already be adjusted to it?)
I guess what helps me the most is getting out and staying busy, talking with other moms, talking to family (all my family lives out of town), and talking on the internet with others.
I scored a 23 on the PPD quiz saying I have a mild adjustment problem or something of that sort.
I am working part time which I think has been a life saver to me. I think it's really good for me and I feel really refreshed when I get home with my baby. I just can't wait to see him and love on him again. I hope that's normal.
I got to thinking... before I had my baby I had this idealistic view of motherhood, that I would just love it to death. I do love being my son's mother, but not all the time. Sometimes it is so frustrating. The crying really bothers me. I am surprised I still like going to work... it's almost like a vacation for me. Though it does probably add extra stress as it is an extra commitment to my already busy life keeping house and baby.
I guess sometimes maybe my expectations of motherhood are not what I thought I would feel. I do love being my son's mother, he is awesome and a godsend. I do feel overwhelmed at times and hope and pray I'm doing a good job.
Guess it's the hardest job I've ever had... makes my job at work look easy....
Oh thanks girls for listening....
I am still having periods where my chest feels heavy, but it's getting less and less intense. Less crying spells though still have them when I get overwhelmed, but so do lots of women... Overall I do feel better, but I guess this time things are really different since I now have a baby to care for and am adjusting to motherhood still (baby is 9 mos, should I already be adjusted to it?)
I guess what helps me the most is getting out and staying busy, talking with other moms, talking to family (all my family lives out of town), and talking on the internet with others.
I scored a 23 on the PPD quiz saying I have a mild adjustment problem or something of that sort.
I am working part time which I think has been a life saver to me. I think it's really good for me and I feel really refreshed when I get home with my baby. I just can't wait to see him and love on him again. I hope that's normal.
I got to thinking... before I had my baby I had this idealistic view of motherhood, that I would just love it to death. I do love being my son's mother, but not all the time. Sometimes it is so frustrating. The crying really bothers me. I am surprised I still like going to work... it's almost like a vacation for me. Though it does probably add extra stress as it is an extra commitment to my already busy life keeping house and baby.
I guess sometimes maybe my expectations of motherhood are not what I thought I would feel. I do love being my son's mother, he is awesome and a godsend. I do feel overwhelmed at times and hope and pray I'm doing a good job.
Guess it's the hardest job I've ever had... makes my job at work look easy....
Oh thanks girls for listening....
I hope it getsbetter for you soon!!
