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How do u know if you need more help?

Jennifer - posted on 01/16/2011 ( 4 moms have responded )

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I am struggling with post pardom depression and on meds for the first time and i used to think they were working but now i almost feel like it getting worse. I have takin them the same time everyday but with in a hour or to window. My bad thoughts are worse then ever im so exhausted all the time to where getting out of bed is a struggle for me and all i seem to be doing is fighting with my husband like nothing he is doing is good enough. I honestly cant remeber how bad it was when she was first born till this past month she is 4 months now but i can barely remeber which events happened when. I'm going to be getting a job in hopes time a way will help some but its to the point that i dont want anyone else really waatching her at times its even hard to not but in when she is with her dad. I'm really not sure what to do anymore

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Katherine - posted on 09/04/2011

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Go see your doctor. Your meds might not be right for you. went through at least 10 before found the right ones for me. so don't give up The right meds don't make everything wonderful but you should be feeling alot better than you are on meds. Try going to play groups (even though I know you don't want to get out of bed) but can help when feeling yuk and stuck home with a baby all day by yourself can get very lonley. Exhaustion can be a side effect from the meds, as well as no sleep from baby, and symptom of depression. Talk to your doctor and plunket to get a referal to counciing and help to get you through this. There is support out there and you don't have to do this alone. hugs

Louise - posted on 03/28/2011

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I think you need to go back to the doctors and tell him what you have told us. There maybe a different drug you can take that will help you feel more comfortable and able to cope. Try also to get some more sleep and take some multivitamins to help boost your mood a little. Sit down with your husband and tell him what is going on and how you feel. Make sure he understands that you know what is going on and how you are treating him. I am sure he is wondering what he can do to help. Good luck Make that appointment today.

Sabrina - posted on 03/28/2011

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I was just shutting off my puter and Im so glad i stopped in to read your post. I think having been there, your treatment may need to be changed, under the best of conditions, reg deopression can take up to 6 months to regulate, so no fear. its common enough. be careful but honest of PP Psychosis. Your fatigue and confusion over a sense of time is worrisome. Let alone the admission that your thoughts are getting worse. Getting a job is hopeful, but a little unrealistic, can also b a symptom. I ended up in the hospital unable to shower or speak, so you wanna prevent things from getting that bad and seek more help while you can. Dont wait. you deserve help and so does your precious baby. feel free to email me if you need talk more. God be with you.
~S

Brandy - posted on 03/05/2011

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You should talk to your dr about a different prescription. Also you should have a hormone panel done to see what you are lacking or what is abundant. I know PPD is usually an imbalance of hormones.

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