PPD??

Question

My baby’s almost six months and I think I’ve struggled with postpartum depression or anxiety since having her but I never wanted to take the time to talk to my doctor about it and I felt like I could handle it until it went away. Well it’s not going away and now my mom is dying and I feel like whatever I had before is times 10. I feel sad and angry most of the time now, I can’t sleep it’s only getting worse, I have no appetite, the littlest things make me want to have a meltdown, EVERYTHING overwhelms me, and I have a constant fear that my baby is going to die. I’m ￼exhausted. I want to bring it up to my doctor at my next appointment on the ninth (I’ll probably call soon and let her know I want to discuss it) but I was wondering what she could do about it? I’m breastfeeding I don’t know what medications I can and can’t take if she decides that’s what’s best and I’m not sure how therapy or counseling would work with covid or if it’d even help? I’ve never talked to a therapist before and I suck at talking about my feelings and feel embarrassed which I know is dumb but it’s how I’d feel. I don’t know what would happen after I tell her how I’m feeling and just wanted to hear others advice/experiences! 💗

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I also have ppa and really struggle with fear that my son will die. The most upsetting symptom I have is intrusive thoughts where I imagine horrible things happening to him and let myself get sucked into this cycle of imagining a tragic accident and feeling all of the feelings I would feel, terror, panic, grief, anxiety etc. I see a therapist every other week and it really helps. She has helped me come up with tools to help me manage my thoughts as well as understanding why I am having these thoughts. I highly recommend therapy. If you don’t like the first therapist you meet find someone else!

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I think it’s great that you are acknowledging the impact this is having on you. Two things i would say 1) therapy over zoom is a little awkward but totally possible. We have been seeing our marriage counselor over zoom and we really benefit from that. 2) as far as medications, you can ask your doctor about medications that are BF friendly or even see a naturopath or midwife for some natural options. I am on natural anxiety meds (have been for years) and I find them very helpful. Hang in there!

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Definitely see a therapist and a psychiatrist . 
I’ve been seeing my therapist for a while now .. I have ppa and ppd and rage but it’s gotten better since talking to her . They give you tools to work on and process unresolved trauma from the past. If you need anyone to talk to , please feel free to message me ♥️

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I’m so sorry you’re going through this!  It definitely sounds like PPD.  Honestly call your dr now. Don’t wait until your appointment because you don’t have to feel like this!  They can prescribe you something like Zoloft, which is safe for pregnancy/breastfeeding, but honestly that’s something a psychiatrist should prescribe because that’s not an ob’s specialty.  I’ve seen a therapist since the beginning of my pregnancy with my baby and still see her now because I have PPD.  We’ve done Telehealth appointments since March and it’s worked out really well.  I’m not currently on medication, but if I feel like it’s come to that point, all I have to do is tell my therapist and I’ll get set up with the psychiatrist the practice uses.  I’d definitely recommend therapy.  It’s helped so much and they can give you coping skills to deal with how you’re feeling.

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Don’t be ashamed to talk with anyone. That’s the best way! Maybe at this time they do zoom calls as in therapy. 
I wish you the best 🥰 Times are definitely rough right now. But know your not alone & you will get through this.

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I’m so happy that you’re at a place where you’re self aware enough to write this post. As a mom who is handling ppd/ppa, I totally understand. 
There are medications you can take while breast feeding! Luckily that’s up to your Dr to figure out. I understand not knowing how to talk to a therapist....therapy wasn’t really my jive either. 
Talk to your Dr :) they’ll make a treatment plan and I promise you can feel better! ❤️

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