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Jessica Whitaker
FTM w/ Postpartum Depression...

Before I knew I was pregnant...I talked to hubby about seeing a therapist for my depression. I've had that problem for 7 years now and I gotten help for only 2 years and that's because my mom got tired of paying someone to talk to me about my issues that I "probably made up" when I was younger. My mom thinks depression is a sickness that I invented...how can someone pretend to be miserable and sad ever day not wanting to live? Any way...since I heard about postpartum depression during my pregnancy I thought long and hard about it. I have noticed I'm slowly sinking deeper back into my depression and not because of the baby. I noticed it's because of hubby, stress about the living situation, being alone 97% of the time with no one to really talk to, and unfortunately things that I thought I resolved then that are coming back now. And I do recall breaking down crying several times before while adjusting and even though I told myself I wouldn't go to a therapist again...I'm starting to just accept it. I'm becoming a nervous wreck and I'm slowly losing my self control as well as my sanity. I never really liked looking depression face to face. I've seen so many different therapist from the time I was 12 to 15 and I'm tired of telling my story over and over again and now I have to add another chapter in my life to it. Even though I'm so happy about my daughter and everything she brings to me, everything else is collapsing down on me like an entire town crumbles from an earthquake. Some say I haven't looked at the bright side of life. That's not true. I have before when i was reaching for my future and now the bright side of my life is in my arms smiling up at me knowing I'm her mother and regardless I will always love and care for her. I know some of you are dealing with postpartum depression in whatever way you can. I know some people don't believe in therapy and think its a scam. I think it's nice for someone to listen and guide you but I'm unsure of going back to therapy. This debate is killing my mind as you read this. Does getting help really resolve the postpartum depression or do you have your own methods?
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sara.joy.here

My doctor offered me meds but I didn't want to take them. Personally what helped me was having a great bunch of people supporting me who I felt comfortable telling everything to. And bugging whenever I needed to talk to them, I was honestly scared to be alone with my baby when I had ppd. Good luck! I hope you find what works best for you!

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sara.joy.here

My doctor offered me meds but I didn't want to take them. Personally what helped me was having a great bunch of people supporting me who I felt comfortable telling everything to. And bugging whenever I needed to talk to them, I was honestly scared to be alone with my baby when I had ppd. Good luck! I hope you find what works best for you!

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enjoylife4u

You can read a lot of self help books or listen to some tapes.You tube (Noah Elkrief)gots some good ones.Wayne Dyer I always liked:)also just know it's a feeling and shall pass.Think of it like that.Find the small things to enjoy.Like birds,Flowers,clouds.....I can go on:)Therapy if that helps you sure continue it.Always good to have someone to talk to that doesn't judge.It sounds like your Mom just wants you to take control over your emotions.Dont let your emotions control you!!!!Yes its a chemical imbalance but you still don't let it control you.Happy Thoughts!Smile:)

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