Anneke - posted on 01/08/2010 ( 6 moms have responded )
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My friend is showing signs of having a depression and I think she's afraid of admitting it to anyone. I think her fear is that if she admits she has a problem and anything happens to her relationship, her partner might use it against her. How can I convince her to approach someone for help?
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Tiffany - posted on 01/09/2010
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how old is her baby? i had it up until my daughter was a month old. i just couldnt handle it. i cried every time i looked at her because i was scared of her. she may just need the time to get settled with her baby. or u could suggest to her to go stay with a close friend or family so they can help her with the baby and give her the support she needs. someone she knows would be better for support, then a stranger on the telephone, though they are helpful as well.
Marcia - posted on 01/09/2010
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The best solution to any kind of depression is to just start walking. Once you get to 3 miles, the depression will be gone. Another thing is to start thinking differently. Get out of yourself and start thinking of the needs of others first. Also, eat more fresh raw vegetables, fruits and nuts. This will help with chemical imbalances.
Heather - posted on 01/09/2010
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I personally suffered severe post partum depression and had to get help. It got so bad I really felt I was going crazy. Encourage, Encourage, Encourage. And she can even ask the babies pediatrician for suggestions or even groups. I also understand the touchiness of the husband. It is what they do not and can not understand that makes them act that way....but with help this will pass. It IS a real HORMONAL imbalance and does need professional help so it doesn't get worse.
Having a trusted friend to talk to and not judge some of the "thoughts" that come up will also be a great asset to her and she needs to have people around even if she doesn't think so. Alienating her own support system is also a symptom...
Good luck. I hope she gets help and feels better soon.
Katherine - posted on 01/09/2010
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Why in God's name would her partner use it against her? It's very real and can be very serious.
Nicola - posted on 01/09/2010
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lots of support, lots of opportunities for her to talk, tell her you think she needs some help, this is a real disorder and there is plenty of options for getting assistance. do you know anyone else who has had post partum depression that could speak to her?
and watch any relationship where she does not think her partner will be supportive
Charlene - posted on 01/09/2010
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She can speak to someone confidentially. No one needs to know why she is going or for how long...not sure where you live but here in England I can go and see my GP and they can either help me or point me to the person that can. Perhaps you can also offer to help with they bubba while she sees someone???? PPMD is REAL and can be solved, encourage her often to see someone, she doesn't have to live with it! :)
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