how long does ppd last?

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My daughter is 9 months old. I have good days and bad days.. but most days I end up feeling like a failure. A failure as a mother, as a wife, as a friend..as a human being in general. 
I also have a 5 year old daughter. I only work 2 days a week, and by the time we pay for daycare, it hardly pays for it to be worth it for the two days. 
I feel like I cost our family more money than I'm worth. I feel like I'm more of a burden than a contributing mother and wife.  
I feel like my husband deserves a better wife and my girls deserve a better mother.

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My second child is when it hit me . Got pregnant with her 1 month before my oldest daughter turned 1 years old .. my second daughter is 3 1/2  now and I JUST now since Jan or feb this year am cured of ppd!! I learned it takes therapy and some Coping skills to get thru it. Like making time for yourself , doing things you enjoy, yoga , natural herbs and remedies

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I also feel my husband did not end up with the wife of his dreams. I wanted to be the wife he's so proud of and literally can't function without. I feel the exact opposite. It's a shitty feeling.

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Oh yeah and I've been med free since September of last year! So if yu need medications for a moment do so . Also am pregnant with my third child (boy) and I'm pretty sure I may have some weeps but I will know how to manage my anxiety and depression this time around ...

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It can last a bit, from my experience.... talk to your doc, find a therapist, join a support group (lots of free forums and apps).... anything to make you feel better. You don't have to do it alone! #3 is 9mo and I'm still battling it. Meds and online groups have helped me a lot.... you'll still have good and bad days, but the bad days can become easier to manage. Good luck and all the love!

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Aww please don't think that way about yourself! You are a great mom, wife and friend. PPD can last a while-atleast up to a year if not longer. Have you talked to your doctor about it? 9 months is still really young for a baby, so of course it's normal for you to still feel overwhelmed and stressed. PPD is an awful feeling, but you are not the only one! Maybe you could talk to a therapist or medicine if it's really bothering you. Just remember that your family needs and loves you! You're doing a great job mama

how long does ppd last?

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