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Post partum depression is a condition that manifests itself in women following the birth of a child. The most notable symptoms experienced by sufferers of post partum depression include sleeping disturbances, recurrent sadness, loss of appetite, loss of energy, hopelessness, frustration, exhaustion, guilt, low self esteem, social withdrawal, and many other negative experiences.

Although much time and effort has been expended trying to unlock the secrets of this condition, no definitive single factor can be identified that in itself leads to post partum depression. Several issues have been singled out as important factors that contribute in part to the condition. These include prenatal depression, lack of self esteem, prenatal anxiety, and chronic conflict with a spouse.

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Okay its been 4 1/2 months since I had my baby. It started slowy just a few times a month I would start feeling shaky, dizzy, weak, and like I am going to die. And now it happening everynight at clock work. I have a had a ton of test and everything comes back great with my physical health. Has anyone had this before, and if you so how do you deal with anxiety? It starting to control my life.

Thanks for your time!

I went off medication almost a year ago and my daughter is now 2 and a half ( I didnt get it diagnosed til she was almost 1). Anyway lately I have noticed I am getting more short tempered with her and feeling stressed a lot, I am not sure if maybe the depression is coming back because I am pregnant again or if I am just stressed out from being pregnant, in a strange town (my fiance is currently in another state too) and having full time external uni to do and not being able to do it because im pregnant, tired and dont have help with the child. Should I go see the doctor? Is it likely to come back in my second pregnancy?

Since I have been pregnant life has been complete hell. Thoughout my pregnancy I have been very mean and having very irrational thoughts. I know that is somewhat normal, but i thought that the end of my pregnancy would be the happiest part because it would nearly be over. Im due March 21st and now i worry about my baby coming out a different race when my boyfriend and I are the same race. I worry that I will lose him and be stuck with a baby on my own. I have tried to make myself remember having sex with other people when I really havent! In the beginning of my pregnancy i KNEW he was the father and I still do… I dont know what has made me think about this obsessively. My doctor believes that I will have post pardum depression and he is going to put me on medication. Has anyone else ever been this way towards the end of their pregnancy? What kind of medication do they give you for post pardum depression?
Please no negative answers saying i must have slept with someone else. I know that i havent, but I cant seem to stop the excessive thoughts.

I had a miscarriage on October 31st last year, and was seemingly mentally doing reasonable until recently. I’m now crying at the slightest little thing, moody, and just generally feeling very low, and lost. Could this be post partum depression?

i had prenatal depression before i gave birth 12 weeks ago which in turn has turned into post natal depression. My GP has put me on Citalopram tablets which dont appear to be working for me. As my mam put it i am high as a kite, almost hysterical, one day and need to be scraped off the ground the next. Is there anybody who is either qualified in this field or anybody who has been or is in this situation that can help me as i am trying to be the best mother and wife that i can but my state of mind is letting me down. Any helpful serious answers would be appreciated.

Has anyone ever taken antidepressants for post partum depression?
Did they work? I’m scared to have another pregnancy because I get PPD so severe and it lasts for almost 2 years. I’ve never taken antidepressants for it however and wanted to know if they have helped anyone. I have one living child and my other pregnancy after her ended in miscarriage. I’m thinking of ttc in a few months. Thanks

I fear I might have post natal depression, pls describe ur own personal exp if u did and did it accompany prenatal depression too??