What wrong with me? postpartum depresion? helpppp!!?!
Question: i am scared to death.Ive asked alot of questions on here,but now am really feel like its more than Postpartum Depression.I feel like I am literally going crazy.I cry all the time for no reason,insomnia at night,zombie during the day,loss of appetite,no interest in sex,paranoid and worried all day long,little things set me off and I snap very easily and get anger and sometimes feel violent,night and day mood swings,no self esteem or confidence, obcessive compulsive,scared all the time,forgetful,cant function ,headaches all day, I feel like my son doesnt know me, and know Im Mom or doesnt want me around, I always feel like such a bad Mom, Over protective of him, Im scared to let even his Dad with him if Im not around,Anti social, avoid people as much as possible, my body feels beat up, I get spurts of energy where I cant sit still, almost feels like something is trying to jump out of my body
i went to the doctor and he give me medication that i can take aas nedde but is not working!!
Answers: i am scared to death.Ive asked alot of questions on here,but now am really feel like its more than Postpartum Depression.I feel like I am literally going crazy.I cry all the time for no reason,insomnia at night,zombie during the day,loss of appetite,no interest in sex,paranoid and worried all day long,little things set me off and I snap very easily and get anger and sometimes feel violent,night and day mood swings,no self esteem or confidence, obcessive compulsive,scared all the time,forgetful,cant function ,headaches all day, I feel like my son doesnt know me, and know Im Mom or doesnt want me around, I always feel like such a bad Mom, Over protective of him, Im scared to let even his Dad with him if Im not around,Anti social, avoid people as much as possible, my body feels beat up, I get spurts of energy where I cant sit still, almost feels like something is trying to jump out of my body
i went to the doctor and he give me medication that i can take aas nedde but is not working!!
I have given you an overview of what you may be suffering from. You certainly have a form of clinical depression and taking into account the other factors you have mentioned it certainly sounds like you have Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is depression that occurs soon after having a baby. Some health professionals call it postpartum nonpsychotic depression.
* This condition occurs in about 10-20% of women, usually within a few months of delivery.
* Risk factors include previous major depression, psychosocial stress, inadequate social support, and previous premenstrual dysphoric disorder (see premenstrual syndrome for more information).
* Symptoms include depressed mood, tearfulness, inability to enjoy pleasurable activities, trouble sleeping, fatigue, appetite problems, suicidal thoughts, feelings of inadequacy as a parent, and impaired concentration.
* If you experience postpartum depression, you may worry about the baby's health and well-being. You may have negative thoughts about the baby and fears about harming the infant (although women who have these thoughts rarely act on them).
* Postpartum depression interferes with a woman's ability to care for her baby.
* When a woman with severe postpartum depression becomes suicidal, she may consider killing her infant and young children, not from anger, but from a desire not to abandon them.
Seek assistance as soon as possible. This condition can be treated, but you need help, and I am happy that you have taken the courage to ask and to recognise your symptoms.
God Bless
Could be postpartum depression but you say baby is 9 months already? Usually a mother's hormones are haywire after having a baby. I'm sure you are over tired, which can make you feel like crap. Are you trying to be superwoman? Clean house, best dressed baby, taking baby shopping? You need to let your hubby take the baby or let someone babysit so you can go to sleep or just relax for a day. You are trying too hard. Your hubby can pitch in with the cooking, friends, neighbors, etc. If I were you, I would skip the doctor and go to a Psychiatrist. He will be the best one to advise you if it is postpartum or major depression. You are going to need to get healthy for your baby now.
If you are serious about this please do not ignore your symtoms.Everyone can get the blues but depression will not go away by itself.Depression is treatable and under a docctors care you canr egain your life back.You must look into getting help for yourself.You have a new baby who needs you.Post partum depression is not that unusual and it is treatable.You will not be judged by others for seeking help.Depression takes time to treat.Keep in close contact with your doctor.He will be able to also refer you to counceling.Ask your husband for his support and to help you.This is not the time to try to be supermom as you will be setting yourself up for failure. Ask your family for their help caring for your baby as well.You would be surprised how quickly they would help you if they only knew how you felt.You need professional help.do not give up on treatment so soon.I wish I could give you a hug and tell you it will be better soon but i will take some time.I can tell you without help it can only get worse.for your sake and that of your husband and baby keep on getting treatment.I care.
About one in 10 women go through a very severe form of postpartum depression and you may be that one.
Go back to your doctor (preferably your OBGYN) and tell him that the medication isn't working.
If he tries to fob you off, GET ANOTHER DOCTOR.
This stuff can be very serious and it requires serious treatment. If you can't get the doctors to listen, try your local hospital, especially if it's a teaching hospital - they'll be more up to date.