PPD FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHEN WILL I FEEL LIKE MYSELF AGAIN??????

feeds@yuku.com (FROSTY) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:29:50 GMT

I just gave birth 12 days ago! I have been exhausted, anxious, sad,and unable to get any real sleep. I am breastfeeding and my Dr. wants to put me on anti-depressants. I tried zoloft and it made me feel super crazy,and anxious!! I went back to the Dr. and she just gave me lexapro! I'm tooooo afraid to try something else that may cause the same bad side-effects! I am not against meds (an occasional xanax or ambienwould be nice) but, I'm breastfeeding so my options are limited. Does...

Normal Part of Recovery?

feeds@yuku.com (KristofsMommy) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:28:53 GMT

I have moved a long way toward recovery and coupled with medication I am doing quite well on a day to day basis. BUT, there have been a few days this week that my 13 month old son has woken up cranky as all hell (pardon my French). As a result, I find myself being very annoyed with him. I don't want to play with him and I start feeling frustrated. I can't tell if this is still an aspect of PPD that needs to be addressed or if I can expect to have occasional feeling like this as a...

How long does this last?

feeds@yuku.com (gcl) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:45:40 GMT

My son just turned a year on the first. How long does it take to get better? I waited until he was 8 months old before I gave in to the idea of have PPD so I guess I got a late start. I just need to be better!! I'll do anything!!!!

More Children

feeds@yuku.com (gcl) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:55:16 GMT

I have very severe PPD. I have had two different doctors tell me that I can't have another child. I have always wanted two children but I have mixed feelings now. The last year has been the worst year of my life and I couldn't do it again. At the same time I am very sad that I will only have one child. Has anyone else had their doctor say they should have any more children?

Started meds, feel more anxious

feeds@yuku.com (NicoleS) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:47:33 GMT

Hi,
I was diagnosed with PPD last week and started taking Zoloft (25mg) and Klonopin. Today I started 50mg of the Zoloft (per my MD's instruction) and felt more anxious. I took the Klonopin earlier in the morning but after taking the Zoloft, I felt so anxious...like I was jumping out of my skin.
I took another 1/2 of the Klonopin (which MD instructed me to do if I needed to) and it helped somewhat, but I'm still anxious and feeling worse than before I started the meds.
...

depression during pregnancy..

feeds@yuku.com (frenchie2) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:37:08 GMT

towards the last month of my pregnancy i fell into a depression and has lasted until now , my baby is six months old ...is that still concidered ppd ?

chronic ppd/depression

feeds@yuku.com (mmazzafranchetti) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:45:04 GMT

How long can ppd last? when is it considered just depression, even if you are triggered by birth memories/situations?

I'm so depressed

feeds@yuku.com (gracynsmom) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:07:48 GMT

I had my daughter 8 days ago and I am suffering from horrible depression. I wanted her so badly, but now that she's here I feel so lost and overwhelmed. How does anyone make it through this?

How do you deal?

feeds@yuku.com (sadmamaoftwo) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:26:32 GMT

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what to do when you're in the middle of a really difficult situation. I had a horrible day today. I yelled at the kids a lot. I said things to them that I know were horrible. I locked myself in the bathroom twice and just fell apart. I just don't know what to do when I start to feel so overwhelmed that I can barely think straight. My therapist wants me to think of prevention and early intervention strategies, but I just...

Is this PPD?

feeds@yuku.com (Irisblossom81) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:26:48 GMT

My son is eight months old. I've been irritable since he was born, but always chalked it up to lack of sleep, since I also have a two and a half year old. Over the past few months, I am angry most of the time. I get irritated with my husband and my parents. It is never directed at my children. Since my son started sleeping through the night, it has gotten worse. I snap my husband for everything, even when he helps me. In the last week or so, I've started yelling at him all...

seroquell

feeds@yuku.com (april1) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:35:15 GMT

Is anyone on it?It did wonders for me.

How can I get more information about PPD at home?

feeds@yuku.com (homegirlhayward ) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:26:29 GMT

PSI: Chat With An Expert

This is a safe place where you can feel free to ask questions you would like to have answered. Having a baby is a major emotional and physical adjustment. It's normal to wonder:

"Is It Just the Blues?

"Am I the only one who feels this way?"

PLEASE - DON'T BE AFRAID TO GET HELP FROM PROFESSIONALS!!

feeds@yuku.com (homegirlhayward ) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:32:07 GMT
I know that many women hesitate to talk about this illness. It is scary to feel many of the symptoms that PPD brings with it. The sadness, the intrusive thoughts, the lack of feelings for your child/children, and the anger.............it can make you feel unworthy, ashamed, and afraid of never being a good mom.

I've been there. The other administrator has been there. The...

PPD vs Baby Blues?

feeds@yuku.com (feline13x) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:18:56 GMT

DD is 5 days old and yesterday I started feeling weepy and since finding it hard to not cry. Yesterday I thought it was because I was tired but it is still here today. Anyway, I live with depression and have concerns about my increased chance of PPD.

How do you know the difference between PPD and BB? Are there different symptoms or different degrees of symptoms between the two? I am sure it is...

Can you have PPD after giving birth 8 months ago?

feeds@yuku.com (Liz1) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:51:56 GMT
Hello Everyone,

I went to a psychitrist today and she said that she didnt think that I had PPD because it only occurs in the first few months after giving birth. I have been depressed and had IT's about my baby. I am not sure what to think. What are your thoughts and experiences with time frame of PPD? I think it has just taken this long to figure it out. Anyway, I welcome anyones commments.

Thanks.

Depression/Anxiety early in pregnancy

feeds@yuku.com (Fay021209) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:43:36 GMT
Hi,
I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced depression/anxiety early on in your pregnancy. I am 5 weeks along with our second child.
My first pregnancy was great, I felt excited and couldn't wait for the baby to get here. I read everything I could about pregnancy and babies, even watching TLC bringing home baby and the birth shows. This pregnancy is completely different, even thou we planned getting pregnant with this one also I just can't get excited at all and...

which doctor do I go to for medication?

feeds@yuku.com (mcm02n) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:13:13 GMT
The depression is starting to hit. I was on Wellbutrin before the pregnancy and felt fine, or at least well enough, throughout the whole pregnancy. And then when the baby was born, the experience was euphoric. But now the baby is 35 days old and I am starting to recognize the symptoms. Can I go to my OB/GYN to get meds? I was only getting Wellbutrin temporarily from this outpatient clinic prior to the pregnancy and don't think they would refill the prescription.

Also, I am...

Omega 369

feeds@yuku.com (Fay021209) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:44:41 GMT
Has anyone taken the Omega 369 complete while pregnant? I asked my doctor's office and they thought it would be ok, but to call a pregnancy hotline to vefify if it was safe. The person at the hotline suggested I not take it till at least my 12th week of pregnancy which is August 20th.
I've had bad anxiety since finding out I'm pregnant, I'm on Celexa which seems to be kicking in more now. I've been on that for about 8 days now, but after taking the Omega I felt...

How Do I Get Help Paying For My Medications?

feeds@yuku.com (homegirlhayward ) — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:46:54 GMT
Here is the link for partnership for prescription assistance:

https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php

and here is the 800 number:

1 888 4 PPA NOW
(477 2669)

New success survivor stories

feeds@yuku.com (asmittle) — Sun, 04 May 2008 07:35:13 GMT

Hi Everyone,
Will the link with success stories be updated to add more any time soon? I would love to hear more of them. Hope is such a necessary part of recovery. Thank you.
Ree