Need Some Advice!! - Marrero,LA

Keep a normal routine. Pj's for bed,when you get up..shower and get dressed. Try do go do something once a day. Have lunch with a friend or your mom or whomever is around. Go out for dinner and leave the baby with a trusted person, to take an hour or hour and a half break. Put your make up on even if it is just a little. Try to put normalcy back in your life, even if it is just for you. Look at your accomplishment a beautiful baby boy who needs and depends on you and you can provide.

Good luck

I let my feelings go on for an entire year before I sought help and that was just more punishment to myself! I was a wreck by the time I talked to my OB about PPA/PPD, crying in her office. She gave me a prescription that I took for a year and it really helped, but took about a month to kick in. My husband was very supportive during this time and hadn't even realized how bad it was until I told him. Now I'm off everything and doing well, but my husband still takes the time to ask how I am and helps if he can see I'm overwhelmed.

Admitting you need help is a courageous thing to do and never wrong. Just listen to what your body and mind are telling you and you'll know the next steps. While I agree with Jamie that 4 days could be a little too soon to be diagnosed officially with PPD b/c you really have just thrown your whole world into a tailspin, it's nice that your doctor is listening to you and that you are aware of what's going on in your own world. Good luck!

It can take from 2 to 8 weeks for the medication to start working. Then you will feel so much better. Make sure though you only stay on the medication while your body becomes back to your normal regular pre pregnancy self. Less than a year, because you shouldn't need the medication longer than that...HUGS!! It is tough to seek help...you are a strong woman to ask and go get it.

My honest opinion is that your body has gone through some MAJOR changes and your horomones are all over the place. I get that for some people, prescription medication is needed, however, less than a week after having a baby and your doctor putting you on something for "post pardom" is just crazy. You need to just give yourself, body, and mind, some extra TLC and time to get adjusted. I went through it w/ all 3 of my kiddos and I'd definitely have my good days and I'd definitely have my bad days for about the first 2 months, nothing I ever felt the need to get medication for as I knew it was just a matter of time before things started falling into place and routines would get set and we'd be on our way... I wish you the best of luck, know that you are not alone. :)

You have to get the prescription in your system.....it should be there now, but it won't starting taking affect immediately.....you should start feeling like yourself again in a couple of days, if not, then call the doctor and tell him that the one he prescribed just isn't working for you...

Hang in there....you have a beautiful new baby boy.....and things will get better....

Take care.

Mom, You were so smart to contact your Dr to start heading this off. The anti-deps will not help right away, it will likely take 6-8 wks honestly. Try to keep your regular routine at home as much as you can, even with a new baby. Get your rest and if its not too hot, take walks outside w/baby is stroller (exposure to sunshine and exercise help) and keep in touch with friends and family. You can get thru this Mom. Hugs 2 U.

I went through this, and it took me nearly a month, it is different in everyone, it is postpartum, but be very careful with your sadness, dont let it escalate ok?
Anxiety and depression need to be monitored very closely if you feel they are intense feelings. Talk to your mom and your aunt as much as you need to, they'll understand, or even your husband, and dont doubt going to the dr. I cant tell you exactly how long it ill take for you to be yourself, but it'll come. =)

it gets better I had to do the antidepressants for about 2 months. to be yourself again takes about 18 yrs for them to get out of the house :) jk it will be a while before your yourself again just hang in there.

I have never hadd ppd but I have a seris of mental health issues that have put me on meds and it takes about 6wks for any pills to build up in your system. and make sure you are spending time to yourself. give the baby to his daddy and take a hot bath, or work out to relieve some stress.

Even though you have this beautiful, wonderful bundle of joy, this can be a really tough emotional time. I remember sitting in the car and crying like something terrible had happened about 2 weeks after our son was born. My mom reassured me this was fine but I felt like I was completely losing it!! Unless you are feeling completely hopeless, I would recommend ditching the meds because it will make you feel foggy also (my sister got an rx and said it actually made her feel worse - others say they really needed it and it was a god send for them). You will realize that you have more will power and strength in your body and mind to keep going over this next year than you ever thought possible. Being a new mom is wonderful and also the hardest thing in the world. Just remember it gets better and easier but you will have a bunch of tears just from all the hormone changes, loss of sleep and fatigue over the entire 1st year. For the past 40 weeks, you're body has been changing ... I feel like it takes another 40 to get your hormones back in check. Congratulations and hang in there!!

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It can take some time .. BUT.. you can do a lot to help yourself. one, I highly recommend some sort of omega such as fishoil, these helped and continue to help me feel good... Additionally, drink lots and lots of water.. now is a great time to help cleanse your body . Of course exercise (when you can) is known to really help one's mindset... as it releases endorphins.. also, try and do some sort of green drink either once or twice a day. IF you don't want or have time to juice it, tons of Organic green powders out there., I truly believe that exercise, GREEN and plenty of water (and rest when you can) will help you feel better..
of course, check with your doc to make sure it's ok to mix any omega with your prescription .. also. a good multivitamin might come in hand.
I wish you the best.

I personally have not had ppd. However, I do know that these are not magic pills that will make everything better in 24 hours (like some anitboitics). Yes, the process is slow, but the good news is you're getting better and in another week or two you'll be much better. Take it one day at a time.

If it doesn't work for you, I took some natural adrenal support and I felt myself within 12 hours. Drenamin from Standard Process. No side effects on you or the baby and his brain with this stuff.

Good job going to your doctor when you first started feeling the symptoms of postpartom!!! And don't worry it will get better!!! All psych meds (I've been on a few) take AT LEAST a month before you get the full effect of the drug. So, stick with the same daily routine, that will also help you mentally, and give your medication a month to see if you feel better.