PPD or baby blues?

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Having trouble telling the difference between the two. Definitely feeling down most days, not much happiness🤕. Looking at my daughter doesn't bring me much joy yet, thinking of the future doesn't help much either. I guess because I've never experienced it "getting better" or the milestones ahead. I worry about her being a fussy child, I worry about never getting sleep and having to go back to work, I worry I will resent having her. I miss parts of my old life. Only 2 weeks pp, will this get better or should I begin seeking help? 😔

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I'd talk to your doctor.  I did and they had me fill out this questionnaire that gave a score.  He said that what I was feeling (like what you describe plus being weepy and crying all the time) was normal baby blues.  That they get concerned whe. It gets worse, not better, as time goes on and if your mood is preventing you from caring for yourself or baby.  It does get better.  My son is 5 weeks old today and I feel so much better than how I did at 2 weeks.  I still get a little sad at times but I feel a lot of joy and happiness too.  I'm starting to bond more with my son now that he's more interactive and I have learned his moods and what he likes.  Hang in there.  And don't be hesitant to tak to people about it.

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It's a common problem, affecting more than 1 in every 10 women within a year of giving birth. It can also affect fathers and partners, although this is less common.
It's important to seek help as soon as possible if you think you might be depressed, as your symptoms could last months or get worse and have a significant impact on you, your baby and your family.
With the right support, which can include self-help strategies and therapy, most women make a full recovery.Symptoms of postnatal depression
Many women feel a bit down, tearful or anxious in the first week after giving birth. This is often called the "baby blues" and is so common that it’s considered normal. The "baby blues" don’t last for more than two weeks after giving birth.  
If your symptoms last longer or start later, you could have postnatal depression. Postnatal depression can start any time in the first year after giving birth.
Signs that you or someone you know might be depressed include:a persistent feeling of sadness and low mood lack of enjoyment and loss of interest in the wider world lack of energy and feeling tired all the time trouble sleeping at night and feeling sleepy during the day difficulty bonding with your baby withdrawing from contact with other people problems concentrating and making decisions frightening thoughts – for example, about hurting your baby 
Many women don't realise they have postnatal depression, because it can develop gradually.

I got this for you hun its a horrible thing to go through 100% seek advice dont feel Alone it does affect a lot of women 2 of my closest friends had it and it was terrible watching them suffer xx

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I have felt every thing you described except feeling no joy for my baby yet. I have my ups and my downs but I'm pretty sure that for me at least it's ppd. I've been depressed for years before now and adding hormonal changes and sleep deprivation just makes it worse. 
Look up ppd support in your area. Talk about your feelings with your partner and other loved ones. Talk to your doctor. Know that you aren't alone and other women are experiencing the same thing. 
The one thought that has made it easier for me is knowing it has to get easier or else nobody would ever have second/3rd/4th etc children. It's small but it helps me

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It will never hurt to talk to your dr.  If you feel like you may need help or talk to someone do it.

PPD or baby blues?

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