How did or do you cope with post partum depression after having your baby?

[jgirl99]

I've been struggling a bit, and I hesitated to post this not anonymously, but I am trying to know and accept that I have nothing to be ashamed of. Having ppd does not make me any less of a mom and I'm trying to accept that fully but it's hard. If you experienced it, how do you cope with your ppd?

[SnowedIn]

You are AWESOME for speaking up about it. It's REAL. We have four kids. My wife had this in various forms for all four as well as after our stillborn. The degrees of it varied, with that after our third child being the worse.

The answer to your question is clear communication with your spouse, counseling/therapy, and brutally clear communication with your doctor and if they are dismissive, a new doctor. For us, with one case my wife needed medication (which really helped), in two cases professional counseling/therapy, and in the others regular meetings with people at our church.

And a LOT of talking between husband and wife.

Best wishes with this.

[serious_miss419]

First of all, guys opinions on this are irrelevant.
Secondly, it was go away.
Even though you’re tired and want to be alone, it’s good to be around at least one or two folks you trust at all times to keep an eye on you and be helpful. Holding baby so you can shower or rest: even if it’s watching tv or cooking food without having to tend to baby or change a butt! Eat salads and drink lots of water, eat lots of protein and pasta and eat enriched foods. Baby is taking all your nutrients. Get fresh air and rest. If baby’s bum is clean and belly is full, your support system can do the rest. Ask for help from those you know. Go for a walk, see the ocean, lakes, mountains, the sky. Something outside of your usual hustle.


It will pass. I promise!!!

[midnightmoon05]

Guys opinion are irrelevant? Why?

[Akam93]

It's very hard to cope with. I would know I had for 3 weeks after my son was born. I couldnt stop crying. Lots of terrible thoughts going through my head.

[worldscolide]

just here for the comments as i have no advice to give other than hang in there

[Heterosketero]

I cannot speak much to this, except to say, having a baby is exhausting I imagine, it will take time to recover. A lot of women fear to express this, it took guts. And that is proof you are every but the mother you need to be. Take it one day at a time and in a few weeks or months, your spirit should raise once more. Rest whenever you can and congratulations, mama.

[jgirl99]

I just read this now. Thank you so much. That was a very kind and supportive thing to say, especially about something as sensitive as ppd

[scooogy]

I can imagine that this equals a huge and long-term task to be over and the stress level dropping. I've seen few moms getting worn out about nursing their kid and such. But I guess with just any of such responsibilities, maybe try and reach out to other newbie moms? My sister and my sister-in-law talked quite some since my sister's second child.

[Anonymous]

I feel like PPD only comes on when you know you just ruined your life

[Opinion Owner]

It should be called "Oh shit, what did I do!" depression

[jgirl99]

Again what an ignorant response

[Opinion Owner]

Lol..

[Opinion Owner]

I'm only kidding around sweet pea

[Iron_Man]

Why did you get that? Is it because of weight gain?

[Iron_Man]

You are

[Guy13]

Never an issue for me.

[jgirl99]

Helpful thanks

[Notherndude84]

That’s a difficult time.