Feeling low & crying every day, had a baby 4 months ago....?!
Question: am i depressed again?
i've been depressed before & having 4 children is sometimes 'overwhelming', never get anytime to yourself etc etc....am i depressed again or what?
Answers: am i depressed again?
i've been depressed before & having 4 children is sometimes 'overwhelming', never get anytime to yourself etc etc....am i depressed again or what?
Well it seems you may a history of depression, because you asked depressed again. Which tells me you should be taking an anti depressant. Sometimes no matter what you do you cant come out of that slump, and the help of medications and counseling is the only way to go. I wouldnt advise just letting it go or trying to battle this alone.. Having children can become overwhelming, its not easy being a parent. But I think you would be able to deal with everything a little better if you treated your depression.. So make an appointment with your doctor and start on the path of getting your life back..
I really hope everything works out for you.. good luck hun.
sounds like maybe you have post-natal depression - its prob more to do wit your hormones than jsut being depressed - see a doctor or counciller - or both
sounds like post-partum depression. Might need to get your hormones balanced
Tell your husband to build you a new house in the country, it did wonders for my wife.
your hormones are outta wack, call your ob and see what they tell ya its very common maybe ya got the baby blues
you may have post-natal depression, its quite serious, you need to see a counciler, a doctor should be able to refer you to one.
Thats post natal depression - go to the doctors and get some help - dont leave it
I think maybe you should talk to someone. Personally I say talk with the father of your children. Try to figure out what can be done to relieve a little physical stress first of all. Then take a second look at your calendar..I know having 4 kids can't leave a lot of free time, b/c I have 3, so we sometimes have to squeeeeeze it in! do SOMETHING for YOURSELF!! nails,hair,massage.. try getting someone to look after the kids at home; and you and your husband leave.. ky warming jelly and a mixed drink can knock a few chips off!
I'm sorry that you are feeling so down but I really think that you have answered your own question. Yes it is depression (Post-Natal) and its definitely not baby blues because as you know they happen within the first week after your baby is born. I have had Post-Natal Depression with two of my three children and I found that it got worse the more children I had that's why I stopped after the third, and also because my depression got so bad that I tried suicide because I thought I was no good to the children or my husband, its a terrible illness and should be treated by a Doctor who will prescribe something for you. I am really surprised that your Midwife or Health Visitor hasn't noticed or haven't been keeping an eye out as you have had PND before, this is something that is out of your control and you need the proper help. Does your husband/partner or family not see that you are down they need to help you with the children so that you can have a little time for yourself. In the evenings when the children have gone to bed if any of the children need something then let your other half help, or go to a mates or family just for an hour or so and you'll know your children are safe because they are with their dad.
Good luck and go see your GP x x
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