Are these “normal” baby blues thoughts?

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I would never actually hurt myself but I am 3 weeks PP and when I get overwhelmed I sometimes think about driving my car off a bridge or jumping off a bridge or jumping out the window . And I know I can’t and won’t actually do this. But I’m wondering if this is PPD or just baby blues that everyone talks about. I can talk to my doctor at my 6 week appt

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That is not the baby blues. Definitely talk to your doctor about PPD.

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Definitely PPD, call your ob immediately. Don't wait. It usually gets worse left untreated.

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I would categorize this as “intrusive thoughts” I mean I definitely think there might be some underlying depression there, so definitely talk to your dr like you said. But I have those thoughts too.. not so often anymore. But just something so.. crazy and unrealistic, I would never actually do it.. but the thought is there and by the time I’m like “wow I shouldn’t be thinking like this” it’s already too late. But if you do feel like acting on a suicidal urge please reach out to family or friends if you can, or the suicide helpline in your area. Hang in there. ❤️

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Definitely not baby blues, give your doc a call

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I literally have had those exact thoughts and same thing knew if never hurt myself. I never talked to anyone just bc my baby had alot of issues himself and didn't have the time or energy but I did get through it. I think it's a really good thing you're able to recognize them and are conscious of then. My baby is almost 6 months now and those driving off a bridge thoughts are gone but it's still definitely really hard bc he is so high maintenance and ITS JUST FUCKING HARD. Now at this stage I feel more like a failure or a bad person bc I'm not a happy glowing new mom....I'm fucking struggling to hold it together.

Are these “normal” baby blues thoughts?

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