I don't know where else to go.. I need help

[afishwithabike]

I am not sure exactly what is wrong with me. I really NEED to get a solution and you ladies are the ONLY ones who I think will understand. I started cycling soon after DS was born. I had a normal once every 28 days cycle for about three months. Now I am having 14 day cycles and I have erratic mood swings.

An example of what I am talking about is as follows.....
We had a Credit Union meeting on Sat. They give out tickets for door prizes when you go. We got four tickets, I told DH that we'd let the children pick prizes first and then if we STILL got something he'd get his pick and I'd go last. Pretty normal for me. Anyhow, everybody's ticket was drawn but mine. The children each got something and so did DH. I was totally fine with it. Then I heard him tell his Dad about how everybody except me got something and then I heard him recount the story to his Mom. That's when I started feeling bummed that I "always give up so EVERYBODY else can have things". Granted it's true BUT I choose that because it's easier for ME. Then I felt guilty for feeling bad. This is about the time I got apologetic and lost over half a nights sleep over it.

I am thinking that when I go to my annual my mid-wives are going to suggest I take some hormone therapy and some anti-depressants. The thing with them is that I NEVER went to my 6 week check-up. I could have had PPD from the get go and dismissed it. I am scared because I don't want to take ANYTHING that isn't natural. Do any of you wonderful folks have advice? I am really scared.

[mama_bee]

have you had your thyroid checked? that might be an issue with the abnormal cycles and mood swings. beyond that, it really sounds like a very classic case of PPD. there are lots of natural things you can do to treat it, especially if you start ASAP and make a real effort to change your diet and cut out "trigger foods" that might cause some of your symptoms. read back a few pages in this forum and you'll find lots of advice. best of luck, mama. you're definitely not alone.

[Breathless Wonder]

Didn't want to read, and not offer a

[tansyflower]

I was scared to call my mw, too...actually scared to talk to anyone! I thought no one would understand what I was going through or how crazy I felt, and the thought of someone telling me it was nothing was too much to bear; I didn't want to feel worse than I already did.

I did finally tell a friend. She shared with me her experience with PPD and urged me to call my MW. After days of fretting over it with lost sleep &
"what to say??" echoing in my head, I finally picked up the phone. All
I said is "something is seriously wrong with me" and she took it from there, asking the right questions to get out what I was struggling with.
She recommended 5HTP and it has made a world of difference. Completely natural, I bought it the health food store. You may be able to do it without hormones and meds, too

[afishwithabike]

She recommended 5HTP and it has made a world of difference. Completely natural, I bought it the health food store. Imagine feeling normal again...you may be able to do it without hormones and meds

I have checked into this. I am going to buy some next week. I am thinking that I shouldn't do much more until after my appt to make sure there isn't any additional issues first. I appreciate you taking the time to post here. It means a LOT.

[aiea]

about your 6-week PP check-up...

I didn't go to mine until babe was about 3 months. They didn't care about the timing, they just wanted to do the check-up. I didn't realize that was prime time to ask about PPD, didn't even realize I was knee-deep in it at that point.

HTH, and hugs to you mama!

April

[afishwithabike]

Originally Posted by aiea

I didn't go to mine until babe was about 3 months. They didn't care about the timing, they just wanted to do the check-up. I didn't realize that was prime time to ask about PPD, didn't even realize I was knee-deep in it at that point.

HTH, and hugs to you mama!

April

Thank you for the post of support. I really appreciate it.

[tanyalynn]

no help, sorry, just

[afishwithabike]

I was officially diagnosed and having a thyroid disorder. I wondered if it was causing part of my issues. Anyhow I have a goiter and I am being referred to an endocrinologist. Please keep me in your thoughts as we go through all of this. Thank you ALL again for posting here. It means a lot.

[daniedb]

You'll be in my thoughts. Hopefully once the thyroid issue is resolved, the emotional issues will also be! Please keep us updated.

[dillonandmarasmom]

I was just coming on to post about 5-HTP...
I am glad you have a concrete diagnosis. I hope all goes well. Sending healing vibrations your way.

[afishwithabike]

Thank you again for the help and thoughts.

[afishwithabike]

UPdating......
The thyroid levels came back "fine". They are still looking into the lump in my throat. I am going to get an ultrasound done on it. In the meantime I have been put on a nuva ring for the crazy cycles and an anti-depressant for the insomnia and mood swings. I wanted something more natural but right now I have to take the things the Dr's are giving me because I can't afford naturals right now.