PPD And Other Issues?

I know that this response is late, but I still wanted to give my opinion. I've had some experience with depression (some ppd, some not). My dr. recently put me on Wellbutrin (last med I was on was Lexapro, great except for weight gain), and the Wellbutrin gave me terrible anxiety. My doctor did my an anti-anxiety drug, but I didn't want to take too much so he let me get off the Wellbutrin. I have never felt so terrible in my when taking that drug!!

Anyway, I hope you find a doctor that takes the time and effort to find what works for YOU. I know what you are going through, and it's very hard, especially with kids!! ((((HUGS)))) to you!!!

I had PPD after each baby and it got worse with each one. The third baby sent me spiraling downward. It was scary. But I started seeing a counsellor and taking meds and that was absolutely the best thing in the world for me.

You need a counsellor and a better doctor that can prescribe meds. Maybe a psychiatrist ... they know the meds best. My son goes to the Holliner Group at Medical City Dallas and the psychiatrist we see is wonderful. He's for kids only, so I won't bother giving you his name, but there are others in the group, male and female, that see adults and they all seem really nice and very up on the current recommendations.

Do try like the other poster said and make time to get out. Plan it and stick to it. Planning really helped me. It felt like going through the motions, but the routine helped keep me from going further down.

Also, try sublingual B Complex.... you can get it at a health food store or in some pharmacies..... you just squirt a dropper under your tounge morning and night. It won't hurt you if you don't need B vitamins, but if you are low, it can really perk up your mood and help you feel less tired.

I'm not a doctor, but I have never heard good things about Wellbutrin. Your comment that your doctor let you diagnose yourself is concerning. It doesn't sound like you are getting proper treatment.

You are NOT a loser!!!! I know I don't know you, but I feel sad that you see yourself that way over something that you have not really received help with; despite having asked for it.

A few suggestions. 1. DO find a new medical professional, and check out their references before seeing them. A general reference can even be found online for free. A more thorough one for a slight fee. I'm sorry, I cannot think of the website for it, but I know several pop up when I do a search for physicians (watch for the ads that pop up).

2. Get out every day, and/or do something nice for yourself. A short walk can do wonders!!! If you have a park nearby go there and just try to take a mental break.

3. Take things a day at a time, (or even an hour or minute at a time). You have moved into a new role with tremendous responsibility, and it can be a lonely, unsure place.

4. You may have a hormonal imbalance (from the pregnancy). Have you tried your gynecologist? (If your gynecologist is the one that prescribed the anti-depressants, that it's definately time to find a qualified practitioner to properly diagnose and treat you.)

Whatever you do, I hope you know not to go off the Wellbutrin all at once and/or without doctor's supervision.

Where is the father (and/or your family) in all of this? I hope you are able to ask them to help you get needed help. When you are feeling that low sometimes our loved ones need to give us a hand up. I hope you will ask if you haven't,and I hope they help.

Take good care of yourself. You are worth it.

K.,

You my dear are not alone. I went through the very same thing. I to was on Wellbutrin XL and my dr (OB GYN)would not help me any longer. I started going to a General Practioner Dr. Balabar is Flower Mound and she is great. He was really there to listen to my problems and is genuinely interested in helping me get better. She diagnosed me with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression. She had me switch from Wellbutrin to Lexapro and with in 2 weeks I saw a total change. You need to go to a different dr., if you are going to an OB they can only do so much and really won't give you any more answers.

Don't get worry to much, there are things to fix this. It is normal to feel this way, it really is just hormones.

Good Luck,
J.

I had it after my second child and tried Lexapro then Effexor. Trust me, you are not at all crazy - there is a lot of things that go along with being a new mother. The only thing that I can suggest is to get out and find a play group or take your son to events like at the library when they do story time or mommy & me swimming lessons at the YMCA. I believe he is old enough for those things. It will all come around. Babies are hard - even the youngest of them...

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I had PPD and tooks meds for about a year. The wellbutrin did not work for me. I ended up on Lexapro which was fantastic. I also saw a counselor for 5 or 6 sessions. It really helped to talk about some stuff with someone outside of my family. No one ever tels you emotionally stressful becoming a parent is, but it will get easier. Finding someone to help me work through my issues was a lifesaver for me. Good Luck to you!

Hi K.,

I'm sorry you've been suffering. I'm a specialist in postpartum depression, former President of Postpartum Support International and author of Postpartum Depression For Dummies. I work with women all over the country by phone, so feel free to call or email me if you'd like to set up a session. If you prefer, I could direct you to a resource in the Dallas area who also specializes in ppd. Not just any counselor will do - please speak with someone who really understands ppd. You will recover and be able to enjoy your life.

Warmly,
S. B., Ph.D.
http://www.drshosh.com
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