Bring up PP Depression?

Question

I am 4 months PP & have an appointment next week with my OBGYN. For a few months I've been feeling bored, anxious, emotional, unhappy and just always feeling "so-so" in every aspect of my life. I'd call my life mediocre at best. My friend is even having a birthday party this weekend that I already do not want to go to. I'd honestly rather just be at home.

This may be a silly question... but is it too late to being up PPD with my doctor since its been 4 months? How do I even bring up a subject like this? What if my doctor just brushes it off and says "it's just your hormones balancing. You'll be fine?"

Answer

You should absolutely bring this up and I would simply say that I've not been feeling like myself and am concerned about post partum depression. I was diagnosed after I had my son but not until 8 months post partum and it was a horrible experience letting it go that long and getting to the point I had to be taken in to a mental facility because I had a complete break down. Get help now while the symptoms are seemingly mild. It's gonna be ok I promise. I was completely medication free a year after treatment. My son will be 5 soon and I just gave birth to my second. No reoccurrence of PPD and I feel great. These feelings won't last forever as long as you get help!

Answer

No. Postpartum depression can occur any time during the baby's first year of life. Bring it up

Bring up PP Depression?

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