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How do you know if it is postpardum depression?

Christina - posted on 09/21/2009 ( 5 moms have responded )

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How do you know if you have postpardum depression or if you are just really unhappy with your life?

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Trisha - posted on 10/07/2009

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Talk to your doctor. They know what to look for and can help you look for the signs that you're going past regular unhappiness!

Jessica - posted on 10/02/2009

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When i went for my 6 week post partum appt, there was a list hanging on the wall of the exam room, it included crying all the time, not enjoying things you enjoyed before baby, thought os harming yourself or your baby, and quite a few others. I also heard that if you don't get any signs or symptoms of depression by post partum week 2 you are good to go. I don't know how accurate that is though. I think all mommies have some sort of baby blues after giving birth, the past 9 months were all about how you, with everyone doting on you. Now in a days time everything switches and all eyes are on the baby!!! It's hard to adjust!!

Heather - posted on 10/01/2009

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If you are unhappy with your life- that can be a from of depression also. I have postpardum really bad and chose to go on meds. I never wanted to hurt my baby, but everytime he cried- I got hysterical. I was also really paranoid to go out in public without my husband. you dont have to take meds, but talk to your doctor. Maybe just talking about how you feel will help.

Rachelle - posted on 10/01/2009

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I was having a really hard time for the first few weeks and the doctor said that I had Postpartum Depression. I decided I didn't want to take any meds so I just resorted to talking with a good friend and that really helped. She has two kids as well and understands what I am going through. I also went to see a Mental Health Nurse, but I felt uncomfortable talking to him (as he is a guy, I don't think he really understands what us women go through!). If you ever want to talk, you can write to me and I would be happy to listen! My boys are 1 year and 11 days apart...it is very hard for me as we didn't want to have a second one. I don't want him to feel like he isn't loved (as he is), but I also have felt some resentment towards him and my husband. Anyways, hope you are feeling happier soon...

Megan - posted on 09/21/2009

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i was a mess after i came home from the hospital. i think i cried everyday for the first two weeks and i still have my moments. i didn't want my husbands family over the house, i just wanted my family around the baby.



talk to a doctor to see if what you are experiencing is depression or not. if you are depressed there is a lot of medicine out there to help you. good luck.

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