help please

[HinesMaMa]

Ok I was doing good. She is 5 weeks old now, but I am having some MAJOR financial and marital issues. I am not doing so good anymore. I can't bring myself to get up in the morning, I am snapping at my children, I feel no joy about anything. I know what is setting this off, but I also know that due to the circumstances and with me starting back work in two weeks, its only going to get worse. WHo should I talk to? my doctor? what could I possibly take to feel like I can cope? everything is suffering and I can;t put my fricken priorities straight...its like I can't think clear. I am even mixing my kids names up. I need to make a call tomorrow but I am not sure to who.

[Shane]

Call your Dr. as soon as the office opens. I was prescribed Paxil, I was told it was safe to use during BFing. That was nearly 2 years ago. But your Dr. will know what they recommend.

In the meantime, pray. And read your Bible. Phillipians is very uplifting & good to read when you are depressed. God will help you through the night.

Big hugs to you Momma!

[Stackmama]

DEFINITELY call your doctor and express exactly what you have expressed to us. The seriousness of how you feel should not be taken lightly. There is no reason for you to feel horrible right now. I've battled PPD twice in my life and have been through the ringer with psychiatrists, hospitals, medications. You name it, I've been on it. You need to be at 100% for your children and they deserve that. If you don't call for yourself, call for them! I know what it's like to feel the way you do - irritable, confused, cranky, sad, mad, etc. I really hope you get the help you need. Feel free to PM me if I can help or if you want to talk!

At the very least, look up Postpartum Support International and email someone in your area about how you feel. I did and it literally saved my life. The woman I spoke with hooked me up with a psychiatrist she knew who called me that same HOUR and within a week I felt so much better!

[HinesMaMa]

I just sent an email to someone from PSI, and I am about to call my midwives practice today. They are really far from where I live so hopefully, this person will get back to me soon and refer me to someone in my area. Thank you

Originally Posted by Stackmama

DEFINITELY call your doctor and express exactly what you have expressed to us. The seriousness of how you feel should not be taken lightly. There is no reason for you to feel horrible right now. I've battled PPD twice in my life and have been through the ringer with psychiatrists, hospitals, medications. You name it, I've been on it. You need to be at 100% for your children and they deserve that. If you don't call for yourself, call for them! I know what it's like to feel the way you do - irritable, confused, cranky, sad, mad, etc. I really hope you get the help you need. Feel free to PM me if I can help or if you want to talk!

At the very least, look up Postpartum Support International and email someone in your area about how you feel. I did and it literally saved my life. The woman I spoke with hooked me up with a psychiatrist she knew who called me that same HOUR and within a week I felt so much better!