Question:
I feel kind of weird for having to post this message but I just need a friend to talk to. I've been going through some really tough times lately. My fiance and I had to move into my parents house with our 3 month old little girl. We don't get along with my dad very well at all. My P has never been this bad or painful, I'm extremely depressed all the time and feel myself going through psychological changes. I've been distancing myself from everyone and feel as if I've been neglecting my daughter because I don't care about anything anymore (except her). I've looked through the boards to see who's online to see if anyone has MSN or Yahoo messangers just for me to say hi to. Maybe if I just talk to someone I might feel better, but I'm too shy and not very good at making the first move.
Hi Sabrina, I just added you on to my yahoo messenger. If you ever need to talk, just PM me on here or IM me on yahoo.
It sounds like you may be having post partum depression on top of your other problems like P and moving in with your parents.
First off its important to realize( NO MATTER WHAT SOME OTHERS MAY SAY OR THINK) that having a baby can leave your hormones kind of out of whack. This is not your fault at all. It does not make you a bad parent or a bad person. Then throw in the mix having problems with your family, the stress of having a new baby and new partner, and boom its no wonder you're down. To top it all off, you have P to deal with. Your plate is full.
I really think its important to go back to your OB or family doctor and see about a antidepressant. Dont walk, run. This can make a hugh difference in how you are feeling. Then you need to talk to someone about how you are feeling. You shouldnt hold in your feelings as this will only make it worse. This doent make you a weak person, instead it makes you a strong person that is taking hold of her life.
When I had my second baby, I went though a major depression. I suffered in silence for 11 months of being trapped in my own private hell before I asked for help. If only I could do it all over again, I would have gotten help right away. Please, Please dont put off going into see your doctor.
Finally Sabrina, take some time for just you. Go for a walk. Exercise helps to fight depression, and its natural and is free. Take a long bath. Read a book, or go out to lunch with your friends. Also make sure you are getting enough sleep, because its almost impossible to get enough sleep with a new baby, so take a nap when she takes a nap. Most important forgive yourself for not being perfect, because no one is, so give yourself a break. Love yourself, take care of yourself, and everything else will fall in place.
Patty
Hi sabsmako:
Patty is right on the money and has given you some excellent advice... don't try to go this alone. Please feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk.
We're all here for you.
Krista :)
Sabrina,
It always helps to have someone to talk to, and I'm glad you're reaching out. You can find me on yahoo, aim, and msn (see my profile for the addresses), or pm me any time. I tend to be online late at night most of the time, but I check in during the day too. Hang in there, you aren't alone. :)
Answers:
Hi Sabrina, I just added you on to my yahoo messenger. If you ever need to talk, just PM me on here or IM me on yahoo.
It sounds like you may be having post partum depression on top of your other problems like P and moving in with your parents.
First off its important to realize( NO MATTER WHAT SOME OTHERS MAY SAY OR THINK) that having a baby can leave your hormones kind of out of whack. This is not your fault at all. It does not make you a bad parent or a bad person. Then throw in the mix having problems with your family, the stress of having a new baby and new partner, and boom its no wonder you're down. To top it all off, you have P to deal with. Your plate is full.
I really think its important to go back to your OB or family doctor and see about a antidepressant. Dont walk, run. This can make a hugh difference in how you are feeling. Then you need to talk to someone about how you are feeling. You shouldnt hold in your feelings as this will only make it worse. This doent make you a weak person, instead it makes you a strong person that is taking hold of her life.
When I had my second baby, I went though a major depression. I suffered in silence for 11 months of being trapped in my own private hell before I asked for help. If only I could do it all over again, I would have gotten help right away. Please, Please dont put off going into see your doctor.
Finally Sabrina, take some time for just you. Go for a walk. Exercise helps to fight depression, and its natural and is free. Take a long bath. Read a book, or go out to lunch with your friends. Also make sure you are getting enough sleep, because its almost impossible to get enough sleep with a new baby, so take a nap when she takes a nap. Most important forgive yourself for not being perfect, because no one is, so give yourself a break. Love yourself, take care of yourself, and everything else will fall in place.
Patty
Answers:
Hi sabsmako:
Patty is right on the money and has given you some excellent advice... don't try to go this alone. Please feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk.
We're all here for you.
Krista :)
Answers:
Sabrina,
It always helps to have someone to talk to, and I'm glad you're reaching out. You can find me on yahoo, aim, and msn (see my profile for the addresses), or pm me any time. I tend to be online late at night most of the time, but I check in during the day too. Hang in there, you aren't alone. :)
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