Why am I so depressed?

Patricia - posted on 02/10/2010

Double trouble, double love and double hormones too I suppose. Considering your age you may be experiencing peri-menopause. Some of the same symtoms you have described are symtoms we experience when starting the change.
Aren't hormones a blast?

Kimberley - posted on 02/10/2010

I had the same sort of thing and spoke to my gyno. We worked out that it happened more closer to my cycle and he changed my birth control pills. It really helped. It may also be postpartum, the hormones don't really settle down for quite some time after having a baby and from what I heard from my sister in law (mother of twins) the hormones are double with twins.

Candice - posted on 02/10/2010

Your body goes through a lot of changes after a baby. I had no trouble after my son (he's 7) but with my daughter all heck broke loose! she is 2. I had to end up going to the dr and get some help. It was a mild dosage but it was enough to help. It' s really good to notice the changes in you and it's really best to get it taken care of now b 4 it gets worse! Don't be ashamed to go and ask for help! It happens to a lot of us so you are not alone. good luck and keep up the good work! you are a good mommy for wanting to take care of yourself!

Colinda - posted on 02/10/2010

GET AWAY when was the last time you had time for yourself? One hour everyday just for you away from everything helped me i called it my leave me alone time.

Amanda - posted on 02/10/2010

If you don't have a reason that you think may be making you feel that way (like an illness or death or other problems) then you should talk to your doctor. I didn't acknowledge my postpartum ddepression until my child was four months old. I just don't think it hits some people right away. I would recommend talking with a therapist or clergy or even a close friend. Talking about things with someone who will just listen really helps.

Desirae - posted on 02/10/2010

http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/depressi... I hope this helps...

Patricia - posted on 02/10/2010

As a mother of twins I can identify with your situation. My girls are now 30 years old. I also have another daughter who 33. It is exhausting and overwhelming at times caring for one baby much less two. It does sound like you are experiencing depression. If you haven't spoken with your doctor, do so as soon as possible. I have also suffered from depression and antidepressants along with therapy helped. It could be related to hormone changes. Also do you have a Mother of Twins group in your area. They may go by Mother of Multiples no. This group was very helpfull. It takes someone who has been in your shoes to fully understand how to deal with two babies. Give them a try. But most important, see a doctor soon.

CARLA - posted on 02/10/2010

You need a Much needed Break! I go thru this all the time everthing could be right in the world and boom! im crying. What i started doing is changing things up. Switch up and add to the routine, Try being up an hour before anyone in the house take a shower and go outside and watch the sunrise or read. At night when you cant sleep instead of tv or cleaning or being on the computer take some Melatonin and read you will pass out garanteed! Also you can try getting some quality you time in, On every Thrs I go out with my best friend for 2 hours all we do is go to the coffee shop and talk, then I'm home in time to tuck my son in bed. Also on Sunday Mornings I get up super early and take my son to the beach with hot chocolate and cups, I let him loose and I take my time walking and watching the sunrise then we sit and drink and go home and crawl right back in my bed with the comforters and sleep in!
If you find that nothing works then try the doctors, anti-depressants is usually the answer.

Trisha - posted on 02/10/2010

Talking to your doctor couldn't hurt... I also have twin girls. They are now 3 & there fine no health issues no concerns nothing. I have had experienced the same things that you have .. even to this day I can still cry for no reason. I think the fact that you have to raise twins alone is exausting & time to eat when do we get that?? I know how your feeeling & you just need to take a step back sometimes and take a deep breathe and relax before you can step back into that situation. Its alot but you have to be able to care for yourself so that you can care for your twins. Try and get some what I call mommy time.. just for you so that you can regroup and be the mom you want to be for your girls.

Elise - posted on 02/10/2010

oh and yes i agree about the exercise!! most definitely. i always feel lazy and unmotivated if i don't exercise. try exercisetv if you have comcast ondemand. they have awesome 10 minute work outs. i do two of those a day and i will use the eliptical for 20 mintues a day also. when the girls are napping, take that time to work out!!! or after they go to bed. since i started working out i feel SO much better every day!

Mag - posted on 02/10/2010

hi liz,please tell some1 how u feel,u shouldnt have 2 deal with it alone...a little bit of help goes along way...make some time 4 urself,i know that can be difficult as a mom of 5 boys myself....dont beat urself up either we all have down times..chin up love,tink positive...

Elise - posted on 02/10/2010

Post partum depression is only considered such if it lasts the first two weeks following your childs birth, otherwise it is much more. I would suggest consulting with your physician. Those are not normal behaviors or feelings and I would seek help immediately. Are you a stay at home mom? You may feel like you are lacking something more. I am a stay at home mom and I need to have a girls night out at least once a month...well normally every other month since I'm so tired most days I just want to sleep when baby is in bed!! Anyway... That time to yourself once in awhile is vital in order to maintain happiness and balance! Make sure you are having date nights with your spouse also. We all need mommy and daddy time without the babies sometimes too. Sometimes I feel like every day is the same thing and once I get to that point, I schedule some time away for a couple hours. Even two hours can do so much for your mental health!! You wanna be upbeat and happy for your daughters! :) Good luck. I hope it all works out!

Tah - posted on 02/10/2010

pray and see your doctor, it may be some depression or anxiety

Sher - posted on 02/10/2010

Yes it could, i went through this with my last daughter, it was bad. Make a Drs appontment asap and tell them exactly how you feel. Keep your chin up, take a few moments for yourself everyday!!!

Ashley - posted on 02/10/2010

could totally be post pardem... i would recommend talking to a therapist and maybe antidepressants. they could really help or just talking to someone could help too. during the winter its hard but try to get fresh air every day go for a walk with the girls. exeriseing every day if even 30 min helps me most the time. make sure to take time for yourself with two one year olds im sure its hard. i wuold say with the sevarity of the symptoms tho u need to talk to a professional. dont feel down because you need help that shows strength that you can recognize you need it

Jolene - posted on 02/10/2010

Not sure if its post partum if your just experiencing this now and they are a year old. It could be a number of things, what's good is that your asking the question. I think you should speak to your doctor or a good therapist. You seem depressed and that is a huge challenge alone and then add to that the demands of one year old twins...with good help you should be feeling better in no time. Good Luck.