Risk for Postpartum depression?

Question

I wanted to ask all of you ladies out there about postpartum depression/anxiety/OCD. I do have risk factors, being that I have anxiety issues already. Has anyone ever expected to have it, and NOT ended up with it? And if I am already "prepared" with knowledge, will that help? I mean, if it happens, I will know what it is, and what my options are. I will know that it's "not real" depression, and is temporarily caused by hormones. But does that help? And am I "for sure" going to get this?

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I have anxiety and one point in my life I had it so bad during a summer that I didn't want to go out, I cried everyday and I didn't sleep for two months straight. I told doctors I have anxiety but they never told me I was at risk for post partum depression but family told me that if anything goes wrong then to just talk someone about it, there's nothing wrong with telling someone you're dealing with post partum depression. I ended up not having it, although I was home alone everyday bc everyone would work I just looked at my baby girl and I was actually filled with joy. Yeah it gets tough and sometimes you're wondering what the hell you're even doing! Haha but seeing her made me so happy and I guess having her, cleaning, cooking, doing school online, going out for walks, just kept me busy during the day. So definitely distract yourself! Have friends go over or close family, make food together, anything that'll help you!
I hope everything goes well for you😊

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I suffered from depression before pregnancy but I honestly didn't think I'd have ppd. And I didn't, until dd was 6 months old mixed with extreme anxiety and ocd. It was very scary but thabk god for my therapist and medicine. I'm pg again and this is a huge fear for me again but I got through it before, I know I can again, and I know how to if I do. Just don't keep it inside, speak to someone you trust if you have issues so that you can get help asap. I wish ppd was a more discussed topic, I felt so alone. I thank my husband for believing in me and loving me through it all. And he's been reassuring this time that we can get through it again if we have problems.

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My suggestion is too NOT research too much into it. I did. And then it came screaming from the back of my brain when I was going on no sleep and dh was out of town. Just relax and know that you are not gonna get ppd of you have had depression before just like one responder wrote. You will love that baby more than anything and if it does happen, don't research anything then either. Reach out to a family member, close friend, dr, or a therapist.

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I had postpartum depression. It sucks but it is only temporary.  U shouldn't have to do anything about it Unless it lasts more than 2 or 3 months

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This is a huge question for me too I struggle with anxiety/depression and I worry it will be an issue for me.

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I have anxiety as well and have had for years off and on its worst during pregnancy but this is my fifth birth and I've never had post partum

Risk for Postpartum depression?

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