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Thank you.
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post-partum depression, or drama queen?
at what point (short of hearing Jesus tell you to drown your children in the bathtub) do you determine that a bad mood is more than a bad mood and could maybe be PPD?
how do you determine if it's something to ask your doctor about, or if you are simply looking for a dramatic excuse for your cruddy mood?
Re: post-partum depression, or drama queen?
I think it was about 8-9 mo pp when the bottom fell out for me. I had already been b!tchy at home. I even lashed out at IL's - really a dark moment for me. And then at work...I just couldn't take it anymore. I'd suggest that you mention something to your doc. For me, I called my gen prac. I had an appt the next day and I went in with just the expectation to "talk" and I asked for a referral to talk to a therapist. Turns out for me, I just needed to talk to gen prac...and he gave me an Rx.
It's ok. You're ok and things will get better. Just go and talk to someone. Big HUGS!!!!
You should most definitely ask your doctor if you are thinking it might be PPD. Maybe look it up in What to Expect the First Year or online, but I am sure it is different for everyone. I think I remember that mood swings are common the first weeks but if you are feeling down after a few months you might have PPD. Good luck, hugs, call your doc.
I just think you're a drama queen... jk.
Go and talk to the Dr., couldn't hurt right?
Or, as always, the alternative would be to go out for drinks!
I felt low, sad, always tired, and in general felt like "everything sucked". I didn't care to fight (at all...so unlike me...lol)...didn't care whether I wore a t-shirt 6 sizes to big to the store or whether I showered, I was in such a rut. I think at that point I started to realize that something wasn't quite right. (believe Ella was 2 months at this point...)
Called my dr, left a message and then she just called something in for me. I had mentioned to her at the 6 week re-check that I felt low but wanted to hold off on meds. Going on the meds was the best thing for me:)
Wish you luck and love!