PPD? unwanted thoughts..?

Question

my son is now 1 week and 1 day old and i believe i may have ppd...
through my pregnancy i thought that would never be me and i wouldn't have to worry about it.. but since he was born I've just been having unwanted thoughts its like there is someone in my head putting horrible things in my mind ! this is not me at all and every time i have it happen i want it to stop so badly. im scared to tell anyone or my ob because i feel like a horrible mom. but i need this to end.. has anyone had this.. im not depressed but i believe this is another form of ppd... please let me know or give advice i really dont want pills if i can manage it myself id like to..

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Those are called intrusive thoughts. I know you're afraid because you don't want to be a horrible mother but having intrusive thoughts, anxiety or depression do not make you a bad mom. Seeking help is what good moms do when something is wrong. Talk to your doctor and get a referal and recommendation for a postpartum therapist. Trust me, it's better to get help and it be something that goes away on its own than to not get help and it becomes something serious.

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I have had weird thoughts but mostly anxiety. I’m now 6 weeks post partum and I can tell you my anxiety and thoughts have diminished. It’s important to have that support for what you are feeling. Talk to your mom and see if she went through it, talk about it. 
I prayed about my anxiety every day and I tell my baby every day that I love her. I shut down any weird thoughts and think about all the things I’m looking forward to do with her when she grows up. Like getting our nails done together.

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I have been on three different medications for PPD. I was in denial for so long and my relationship with my perfect baby was almost nonexistent. When I got help and spoke up it improved almost overnight. You are NOT a bad mom for wanting help and you are NOT a bad mom for struggling with mental health.

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You NEED to tell your Dr. Please.

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I’m going through the same thing. I don’t want to act on the thoughts I’m having & I’m 150% not suicidal but these thoughts are driving me crazy. Sometimes I swear the thoughts wake me at night because for the past few days I’ve been waking up at 3-4am just to have these scary thoughts & then I fall back asleep. 
You’re not alone. Please seek help. I’m calling me OB in the morning; you should too.

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I have been through this with 2/3 of my babies. I didn't tell anyone the first time I went through it because I was so ashamed and embarrassed. I got it much worse with my last baby and what really helped was actually talking with one of my mom friends and actually talking with a counsellor.  So many mom's suffer silently, it doesn't make us bad mom's because we do love our precious babes more than anything. But talking to someone and anti depressants actually really helped me!

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From what I understand there is a more severe form of PPD which needs to be treated immediately! Talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Get help. And remember you are not alone on this. I am going through it right now too; as are many others.

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I had the same thing. If it doesn't go away after two weeks it's recommended to let your doctor know but for now it's very normal. I cried every night for over a week and had a lot of thoughts and sadness that I didn't want. It got better. ❤️

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I know you don’t want to but please talk to your doctor. This is very common, and can get worse left untreated or not talked about. 
Good luck mama!

PPD? unwanted thoughts..?

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