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post #1 of 7
9/18/08 at 9:07pm
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...on that PPD quiz in the sticky.

What now?

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post #2 of 7
9/18/08 at 9:56pm
Well, first

I would make an appointment with a therapist/psychiatrist that specializes in ppd. If you can't find someone that specializes in ppd, then I would just make sure you find someone you like and trust.

Depending on your symptoms, you may want to consider medication. There are a lot of meds that are safe to take while breast feeding. I just started taking meds and I realize now that I avoided the ppd diagnoses when my son was younger because I was scared of taking meds and bfing. Now I know that they are safe and I wish I started taking them sooner.

Having a new baby is such an adjustment... anything that you can do to start taking care of yourself would help. Exercise is one of the best things you can do for depression. Self-care... like getting a pedicure, haircut, etc might help your self-esteem. A wonderful book is This Isn't What I Expectedvercoming PostPartum Depression by Karen Kleinman. I have been reading it when I"m feeling really bad and it helps a lot.

PPD is an illness that is treatable.

Hope you find the answers your looking for...
post #3 of 7
9/19/08 at 9:31pm
Do you have access to resources like a counsellor? Family help?

Have you had depression before?
post #4 of 7
9/20/08 at 12:48am
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Yes, I do. And I'm in a very supportive community, which I think will help a lot. I spoke to my rabbi today, who advised me to (of course) see my doctor and get an actual diagnosis and get my thyroid tested. My surrogate mother (long story) is actually a drug addiction counselor, so she has lots of connections in the counseling world and will help me find someone with lots of expertise and compassion, I'm sure.

I've just never thought of me ever having depression before. I mean, I'm happy and bubbly and always willing to do stuff and... I dunno. It's just very very strange, and I feel really vulnerable.
post #5 of 7
9/22/08 at 3:44am


My friend works here: http://www.postpartumstress.com/

Its a bit of a hike from you but I wanted you to know its available.

ETA: I just realized Karen Kleiman, author of above mentioned book, is the director.
post #6 of 7
10/2/08 at 5:53pm
Come over to my house and visit. Seriously.


Plenty of cows up my way!
post #7 of 7
10/3/08 at 12:26pm
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heidirk, you rock.

4daughters, that place looks amazing. I think I'm going to do a phone consult after the chagim.
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