Post partnum depression?

[JuneeBabyyGirll]

Has any one else gone thru this ? I had my babygirl a month ago I've been going thru some things but now I'm feeling like I can't get thru them like my life is pointless why am I living. I got the Mirena birth control and my boyfriend swears it's making my depression worse is that possible ?? I wanna tell my doctor but I'm scared they'll take my daughter or something, I would never hurt her so i don't want them even thinking I would .

[carrielynn21]

I have depression as it is and the doctors want my family to keep an eye on me after the baby because of postpartum depression

[JuneeBabyyGirll]

Thanks everyone !

[baby_love2014]

My daughter is 3 months old and i struggled so badly the first month.  She has extreme gas pains where she cries for literally hours.  ( i didn't know it was gas pains then). I would be up all night Judy rocking her back and forth. She would eventually fall asleep but i felt so defeated.  It got so bad that i actually told my fiance that i wanted to give her up for adoption or give parental rights over to my parents.  My pregnancy was somewhat planned ( i wasn't on bc, had to get off of it due to knee surgery) 3 months after surgery,  dr told me i was pregnant.  Nothing can prepare you for a baby with gas pains. ..it s horrible. My daughter would clench her fists and scream so much,  she'd lose her voice.  I finally did research and her gas pains are pretty well maintained now. Her pediatrician said she has acid reflux as well.  Found that out 1 month ago.
Let me tell you, when my daughter was crying,  i would be bawling my eyes out too. Best advice I can give is make time for yourself.  Have someone come over and take care of her for a bit,  so you can take a hot shower,  eat or take a 20 minute nap. I also found going on walks with baby every night helped calm both of us down. It's so tough momma, i know. ..but you'll get through it. I look at my daughter now and she's the best thing that's ever happened to me. Sometimes I cry out of happiness and shock that i made such N awesome human being. It'll get better... Just breathe.  Oh and I forgot to mention that I was on bipolar and depression meds before i got pregnant. Was on then for 5 years. Got off of them when I was 9 weeks pregnant

[showard022]

They will not take you baby away. They will treat you with medication. It's a very common and can bee serious thing. If you let it go it can turn into postpartum psychosis.  That puts you and your baby at risk. Being depressed doesn't say anything about you as a mother as well. You can be a wonderfull mother but once your hormones shift some women have a hard time getting them back on track. They will give you antidepressants and you should feel better. I'm hoping the best for you! Keep your head up. :)

[xoxo_anequa]

Oh yeah the famous baby blues. I went through it with both of my boys. Its normal you are not crazy..I know it may feel that way. If possible try to get someone to watch the baby and take a day to yourself. It will soon go away. Also just pray :)

[Tabbie12]

(My son turned a month old 2 days ago)

[Tabbie12]

Yes I went through it right after birth and still struggle sometimes. When I had my son I wanted so badly for him to be back in my belly because I felt so lonely that he wasn't there and I couldn't feel him. It'll get better! Tell your Dr so they can help you!

[specialmom]

Hi there.  Oh sweetie, many women do get post partum depression and they won't take your child for it.  They'll treat you for it so that you feel better!  Hormones of pregnancy and right after can overwhelm the system and may women have a hard time coping.  Depression is so treatable these days and your doctor WANTS to know if you are suffering.  It's not a bad thing about YOU that you are feeling depressed, it's a darn chemical reaction from those hormones!  So, don't worry about what your doctor will think.  Unless you are a danger to your baby or not taking care of her, there is no fear of someone taking your baby for something like depression.  One in four adults are on antidepressant medication in the US.  Very common.  Don't feel alone and don't be afraid to ask for help.  hugs