I feel like I’m going crazy, I gave birth on the 14th?
Is this normal? Are my hormones going crazy? I feel like I’m in a blur. Also, I think it may be post-partum depression. I feel like I have no support hardly and I had issues prior to being pregnant mentally. I think I suffered from seasonal anxiety disorder. I am not going to commit suicide and might have considered it during pregnancy but am now past it, whether it is better or just pushed away, I’m not sure. Does anyone have any insight into this feeling or bluriness and just overall loss of appetite? Might I have depression or is it hormones?
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It sounds like you need some help. Yes, the first month of motherhood is tough but if you’re worried about post-partum depression you need to talk to your doctor ASAP. There’s a questionnaire they use to assess it. In NJ they give you the questionnaire every time you go to the doctor for a year after giving birth, if your state doesn’t have that then ask.
I am a mommy three times over and I am always the same way, a depressed mess right after!! It takes about three days for it to set in and can last up to a month after (for me) I usually go to a counselor and just talk it through.
Try to stay busy and fight it off girl! Thats all you can do. But dont ignore it, if you need help…just ask a friend or family! Most women will be able to relate
It sounds like you’re dealing with postpartum depression. It’s very common. I had it as well. I just talked to my Doctor and she gave me a prescription for some anti depressants. If nothing gets better or seems worse then go back because that means they gave you the wrong dosage, which is also quite common and did happen to me as well. We finally got it right and it helped a lot. Good luck and congrats on the baby. They are wonderful! Motherhood is wonderful!
You should seek help right now. It sounds like postpartum going on and it can be treated. You owe it to yourself and your baby to be the best you can be. Your gynecologist can point you in the right direction . There also may be a new mother support group in your area, go online and look.
Feeling “blurry” is pretty normal but it depends on the degree to which it is happening. If you are at the point where you are asking if this is depression then it probably is. You should talk to your doctor.
I had PPD after having my first and my BIGGEST mistake wasn’t getting help when I thought I may have an issue.
I kept thinking it was the baby blues, just hormones etc and I put off getting help until my son was 5 months old. I really regret not seeking help sooner because I didn’t get to enjoy my child’s first months as much as I should have.
I suggest talking to someone … there isn’t any harm in seeking out help.
I would definitely talk to your midwife/health visitor about this, it is best to get it out and talk about what your feeling, for your sake and the baby’s.
Hormones can do this to you, but as you said you had issues before pregnancy…
Have you not got anyone at all you can talk to – (remember you have your new little baby now who loves and depends on you, he has no-one but you) if you need a friend then why not join a site called ‘net mums coffeehouse’, you can find mums of your age and location, who are going through the same thing as you, and need a friend to. It is a great way to meet new people, and enjoy yourself once again. Enjoy your baby, and remember he is here for a reason…
I had no one neither when I had the baby but I did it, and so can you, just think positive, and it will only get better! And you dare even think about committing suicide!, you are worth so much.. especially to that little one, it would be extremely selfish to even consider this. Good luck and I hope everything works out for you x
Its normal to have some level of depression after post-partum. It feels like your going crazy and maybe even have some disturbing thoughts about yourself and/or your baby. I think its normal to some extent and it could be hormones.
If you can confine in some one you trust, talk to that person about it. It always helps talking about it or you can even write it down and then you can bring it with you to your doctor’s appointments as a reference. Also, ask your doctor what signs you should be looking for that are considered to be “normal” and what can be considered as a “red flag”.
Ask for a questionnaire or if they have a website, booklet or something that they can give you. You should talk to your doctor about this and don’t be afraid to voice your concerns.
Also, I find it that a lack of sleep can make the mind play “tricks” on you or making you think of disturbing thoughts.
I believe that most women suffer in silence because if they tell their doctors about their disturbing thoughts or thoughts of suicide, they feel like they might get in trouble or loose their baby or get sent to the looney bin.