Quote From: kelly661Hi!
I have struggles with PPD for three and a half years now. After my first daughter was born, I was diagnosed with PPD. I took medications and was fine. It took me 10 months to get the courage to go to the doctor.
After my second daughter was born, I was back on the medication but it didn't work. They even doubled the dose. I have now been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (their births were both c-sections. There is more to the story but it is very long!). I have no idea how to get over this. I am trying! I have weeks where I can't do anything. I don't want to get out of bed. I am having suicidal thoughts but wouldn't actually do it (I don't think). I want to see my kids grow up. Thanks for listening!
I too have suffered from PPD after both my children were born. With both I had c-sections and bad recoveries with each surgery. At first my husband just thought "oh a few weeks and you'll snap out of it" but when I did not, and was depressed, wouldn't hold my firstborn, wouldn't eat (and I am an eater)...I went to seek help. I too am on medications and see a therapist every 2 weeks or so..maybe longer if I am feeling well. I also have a great support system around me now. Those who know what I struggle with, who are there to listen, help or even learn about it so they can help me out. It is a slow battle that does not just up and go away but it can be won!!
I agree that you should go to see a counselor. It is great to just get your feelings out in the open or to hear them out loud. Plus maybe join a local mom's group. We found one at meetup.com or yahoo.com in our local area and would meet with mom's once a week to let our kids play and discuss issues such as this. I hope it works out. You will get through it!
