Postpartum depression?

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I gave birth to my first baby In January 2019 and then in April 2019 I found out I was pregnant again and I was only 3 months pp so I didn’t really have any type of depression at that time, so I have my second baby in December 2019 both c-sections.. well I am now 5 months pp and this last month I’ve just been feeling really off like depression and i just have random crazy outbursts.. could this be considered postpartum depression since I’m 5 months postpartum with two babies technically.
My husband tries talking to me about it but I don’t realize it sometimes so I argue and I am not a nice person to him sometimes and I really want to stop feeling this way..

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I never failed any of those tests they give bc I was experiencing post partum anxiety/OCD. Started around 4 weeks for me. Started on Zoloft and it was amazing. 5 months now and still struggle sometimes but not having the raging outbursts and the intrusive thoughts are better. Let me know if you want to talk.

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I would talk to your doctor about it! Maybe they can help you decide if it is or not. Never anything wrong with asking for their professional opinion. 🙂

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Absolutely. I'm 6 months postpartum and definitely feeling depressed. Quarantine and all the uncertainty in the world is not helping at all. It's not too bad but I'm exhausted all the time and just don't feel happy much anymore. You can get PPD for up to a year or even longer after having your baby, and with two little ones I can imagine life isn't easy! Hang in there and definitely talk to your doctor if it's feeling tough to cope.

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Its a definite possibility. I hit my lowest around 3 months PP but just tried to push through it. Now at 5 months PP I finally reached out a week ago. Had my first video therapy appointment on Thursday and will do it monthly. I downloaded moodpath which helps keep track of your moods and feelings. My therapist recommended it. I already feel a weight off my chest to know that I'm not broken or alone that its its something alot of people go through and it doesnt make us bad moms or spouses.

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When i had my 6 week pp appointment and they did the survey, I had a really low score. When I called a few weeks ago because i felt I was having some ppd at 4 month my doctor was surprised because it isn’t typical but definitely possible. When I explained that my grandmother passed 2 days after my 6 week appointment, then my SIL was in the hospital, then her father passed away, and just as I was getting more comfortable taking my daughter out COVID changed everything and shut me back in the house, she was very understanding and worked with me. We decided that because I have a history of bipolar depression that it was best that I go on meds, and it has been so much better. I was to the point of having little patience for my daughter, even though she is a good sleeper and only really cries when she  is hungry or over tiered, and some days I didn’t want to ‘deal’ with her. I am so glad I reached out for help, and I would suggest calling your doctor. The worst thing that could happen is they say it isn’t ppd and point you in a different direction for help. But whether it’s PPD of any other type of depression, there is no shame in reaching out and dealing with it.

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It’s definitely hormonal and not your fault. I’d go ask for help. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I think I have severe PPD

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You can get postpartum depression up to a year after having a baby

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