https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:37:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-depression-1#post-148796 Fri, 04 May 2012 20:06:30 +0000 BananaPancakes 148796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skibobrown: I just want to give you a hug. Depression sucks, and even more so when you have to care for someone else. I can with certainty say it's not getting worse for myself, so if you know that it is, then it's a good thing you're going to see someone. There's no reason to let yourself get into that cycle when there's medication and therapy available to help. I can't imagine still feeling like I did a week ago. My hospital made a big deal to my husband that I was only allowed 2 weeks of the crazy crying before he was to personally call. They told him they didn't care how in denial I was, he was to handle it. Like I said, I was absolutely falling apart before I even left the hospital and I think it made them kind of nervous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-depression-1#post-148683 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:14:19 +0000 skibobrown 148683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bree72: Yes, I also had some baby blues during the first couple of weeks. The problem is that now I'm 4 weeks postpartum, and I'm definitely feeling *much* worse... not better at all. Every day I feel even more overwhelmed. I feel like I'm sinking into a hole and nothing will ever get better. I've never been clinically depressed before, but my mom's side of the family has a serious family history of depression, so I know it's in my genetics. </p> <p>ETA: My husband will be home with me all weekend, and I have an appointment on Tuesday to be evaluated at the hospital where I gave birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-depression-1#post-148553 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:26:56 +0000 MamaMoose 148553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a whole lot of advice since I'm still pregnant. But I just want to say good for you for recognizing that you need some help, and working to get it. PPD is so common and absolutely not something to be ashamed of at all. I have anxiety issues and have had to go on antidepressants for it at different points in my life and from my perspective there is just no reason for me not to get the help. Why not make yourself feel better and happier when there is help available to do so? It's the best thing for you and for your little one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-depression-1#post-148539 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:17:45 +0000 BananaPancakes 148539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm only 17 days post partum, but I've been keeping an eye on myself just in case. I was horribly depressed the first 10 days, which everyone said was normal, but I'm still having a meltdown a day. And I don't really feel happy yet. But I don't feel like a total lunatic like I did at first, so I'm thinking it's letting up.</p> <p> I dealt with depression as a teen, so I know how it feels and what to look out for, and luckily, my husband has been around since then, so he also knows what to keep an eye out for in me. </p> <p>I'm hoping once I am able to get back into some sort of real routine and the baby starts sleeping more, I'll be fine. I just feel so useless right now and the fact I had a c section and can't do much physically has really got me down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-depression-1#post-148413 Fri, 04 May 2012 14:08:57 +0000 DillonLion 148413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't (not Post Partum yet) but my mom had an extremely severe case of it that she is still being medicated for today (yep, 25 years after she had her only child, me). So, I've already asked my loved ones to keep a close eye on me, in case I start exhibiting any signs.</p> <p>ETA: It's common. And good for you for being willing to seek help! There's nothing to be ashamed of, at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-depression-1#post-148379 Fri, 04 May 2012 13:40:03 +0000 Rubies 148379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have/had (?) PPD...Was diagnosed in November when LO was 3 months old. My OB suggested my seeing a psychiatrist because of a meltdown I had in her office during my 6-week postpartum appointment.</p> <p>I went to one session with a psychiatrist and was given a prescription for Prozac that I filled and took for 5 days before stopping.*</p> <p>I started feeling better 1-2 months later after we sleep-trained LO and I was getting longer stretches of sleep. Things continued to get better as LO got bigger/older. The first 4 months were terrible.</p> <p>I didn't go back to the psychiatrist because I truly felt I was better. Sometimes I have bad days but I've learned how to manage these feelings.</p> <p>LO is now 9months old and things are soooooooo good now. Of course the bad days still exist but nothing at all like it used to be.</p> <p>* - I am not recommending anyone to stop taking their meds. This is a decision I made on my own feelings and situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-depression-1#post-148369 Fri, 04 May 2012 13:34:09 +0000 skibobrown 148369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never thought I'd be dealing with this... but I just took an online quiz for postpartum depression, and I scored above a 90%. The results of the quiz said to call my doctor and seek help immediately. I have a call in with the maternal mood services group at our hospital, and I'm waiting for them to call back. </p> <p>Did anyone else need to seek help for postpartum depression? What kind of help did you receive? How soon did you start feeling better? </p> <p>(FYI, I'm safe, and my baby is safe, but I clearly need more help than I've been acknowledging...) </p>