depressed/low self esteem after pregnancy.?
so, i had my baby august 9th!!! yah!!!! anyways, ive had postpartum depression, and even though it has mostly faded, i feel so low about myself still. i dont ever look in the mirror and think i look good. i feel like im driving my boyfriend away cuz im overly jealous now. im so scared and i have no idea what to do. i feel psycho or something. i dont even like for my b.f so see a womans breasts on television! i know its because im very self conscious because i trust him completely. im not happy with myself, and i dont know how to fix it. ive lost 30 lbs in 7 weeks, and i work out every other day….. but i still feel low about myself. anyone have some tips on overcoming self esteem issues?
ps i dont think im like this just because of the pregnancy, i was pretty much the same before i got pregnant.
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Congratulations on your baby!
Now let’s take care of you…talk to your doctor.
Tell her everything you are feeling and everything you said here.
She will be able to help you.
Five years ago people had to live like this, but this is 2007 and there is a cure for you – so go, even if you were like this before, start by talking to your OB/GYN doctor because she knows you best right now.
Congrats on baby and losing weight as well, better than I did! If u were like this prior to baby, u r halfway there – continue working on yr exercise regime, eat healthily and above all, be damn proud of yourself from bringing a new life into the world – half those “beauties” out there haven’t even had babies yet and look “yuck”. I think that you need to communicate with your boyfriend about your concerns and see how he genuinely feels – you might be surprised. Once he expresses his undying love for only you and your little one, that is a BIG plus for your self esteem. Surround yourself with positive people – negativity is a silent killer – nobody wants it. Get up, go forward, and enjoy your family!! Good luck.
Talk to your doctor about your symptoms, Lexapro might be a good antidepression medication for you.
Congratulations on the New Baby. I really think that you need to take a good look at yourself and see you for you. In order for others to really like and love you. You must first like and love yourself. You need to talk to your Dr about your depression there are many medications out there to treat it.. You should also talk to your boy friend and explain to him how you feel, The key to any good relationship is communication. Without you have a one way street. Remember you have to like yourself and you have to trust someone once in a while.
Best of Wishes to you and CONGRATULATIONS