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Postpartum Depression

Ashley - posted on 02/02/2010 ( 2 moms have responded )

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Postpartum Depression plays a big role in my life right now with my 4 month old. I thought it'd get easier but it's getting harder and harder each day. I didn't have this problem with my other 2 (who are 6 and 8). The first few weeks after he was born went great but the less help I get, the more stressed I am. I am playing with different meds. but haven't found the right one yet. Prozac makes me tired and Wellbutrin makes me so I can't sleep! So now I'm not taking either and it's getting harder for me to deal with my fussy baby. I don't like being alone with my baby for long periods of time by myself. Is this normal? Anyone else feel this way??

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Rebecca - posted on 02/02/2010

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I feel for you. I was pretty lucky that I did not suffer Postpartum depression. Try not to put pressure on yourself with thinking about things like "this didn't happen with me other two", each pregnancy will have its own ups and downs. and each child is life altering, not just the first.

Give yourself time to adjust. and although medications are good to look into dont simply rely on them. Try to get some fresh air and exercise. Find scents that relax you... Lavander is popular but some preople just sigh with relief when they smell fresh tomato or tea... Best of luck to you!

Tonya - posted on 02/02/2010

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i know how you feel but my yougest is almost 1 month old and the father of my two yougest kids said he wanted this baby and now he has lefted me i felt so alone by i am not thanks to his mother she is so wonderfull she will take them anytime. but if you have friends and family around i should be ok i am on some drugs but only been on them for 4 days i feel a little bit better but not much some days i feel like i am failing my little girl but i try to keep my head up.

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