Post partum depression?

Question

So I had my daughter at 31weeks on 10/8/18. Every since leaving the hospital I have not been feeling like myself.  I eat once a day (I have to force myself to eat). I am constantly worried and get irritable quickly. I cry randomly throughout the day and cant sleep at night. I don't know if I'm just sad about leaving my baby (she is still in the nicu). Or if I am developing a depression.  I have two other kids 2 and 4 and they make me happy, but inside I still feel sad. Have any of you experienced post partum depression? How did you cope?

Answer

If in doubt, please reach out and get some help. You're definitely not supposed to feel like that so I would say somethings up. Get help sooner rather than later 😊

Answer

I say talk to your doctor. The “normal” baby blues are probably worse with the anxiety of having your little in the NICU. Not being able to eat definitely makes it seem like more than the usual to me. Be strong mama! There is help out there, just ask for it.

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I was extremely emotional with my first.  I wasn’t really sad, but cried a lot and had a lot of anxiety.  I just took it day by day and cried when I needed to.  I knew it was post partum because I wasn’t like that before and I just reminded myself of that.  I leaned on my family and friends and I just got through it.  I do suggest talking to your doctor.  You’re going through a stressful time and they can help.  You’ll get through this.

Post partum depression?

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