Why am I being punished?

Question

Before I gave birth I told my doctor I’ve had PP depression with each child. Nothing terrible. Just in pilot mode and wasn’t enjoying the company of my newborns. 
So I told her I wanted to do everything in my power to prevent it so she put me on Zoloft. I was totally cool with that. Had my son at 33 weeks and he’s in the NICU. I cry at night because I miss him but I have no sign of PPD yet. So I’m really up beat and happy! 
Until ....
DCC came to my house demanding I let them in because I said I could get PPD. They told me my kids weren’t safe with me and they would be doing weekly checks ... all because I ASKED FOR HELP!!! 
Never did I say I EVER wanted to harm my children!! I would and have never wanted to harm them or myself!!! 
Why am I being punished?! Yet again a joyful experience has been ruined by medical and government officials! ￼

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I feel like stories like yours is why so many don’t seek help or talk to anyone, this is so shitty for you to be dealing with.... I honestly was going to talk to my dr next week at my check up, like you stated.. I don’t want to harm myself, my baby, anyone else, 100% love everything about my baby, taking care of her... not even feeling a disconnect ... but I have been hit with such moments of moodiness, almost a rage sometimes... and never once toward my baby, husband etc... but like I can’t even handle my cat licking himself, the sound drives me absolutely psycho.... never once have I thought of even hurting him... just the sound in general sets me off.... but stories like yours make me not want to say a thing!

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Just show them you are a healthy,  functional mother with your shit together and they will go away. 
I always lied about having PPD for this exact reason.  All they do is come in and try to take your kids away. 
I also had to deal with an abusive ex without any assistance.  They said if I wanted help getting a restraining order against him DCFS would be called and my home would be investigated!!
Also if you tell your doctor you want to die (not even kill yourself) they take you to the ER against your will and can hold you for....like a day...I forget how long exactly...against your will.

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Omg I’m so sorry. That’s pretty messed up. I have to agree that the system is screwed. That just makes you to not want to seek help. I hope everything turns out good for you and your baby is doing good!! You’ve got this!

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Ugh so sorry ! I agree with the other post sometimes people don’t get help because they fear things like this ! You asked for help that’s what counts and should be seen as a good thing , I hope your baby gets well and you also . You didn’t need this BS!

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Keep your head up love. I’m sorry you have to go through that.

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Wow I can’t believe that! Sorry you’re going through this. My doctor was so sweet and understanding when I told her about my depression. I had no idea that doctors called dcfs because moms had ppd. Ugh I wish you luck.

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The state or government agencies don’t care about anyone or have people’s interest at heart at all. I had an issue that I brought up at about 35 weeks pregnant because I needed they (state agency) punished me until I had high blood pressure problem, which was very, very high. I thought I was going to have preterm baby. This had nothing to do with the hospital/OBGY. Regardless, my OBGY made me have the baby early because of the risk associated with high blood pressure.
I cried, I pleaded with them that I went to them because I needed gel not seeking for more stress factors, but no one cared even slightest. I regretted why I talked to these people and will never go back to them again even if I’m faced with any problem.
Good luck

Why am I being punished?

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