Avatar Posted by jowest 309 days ago (Question)
I had a child 9 months ago, I decided when he was 3 months old that I was suffering from PPD. I thought that since i was well aware of my problem and posed no threat to him or myself, that time would take care of the issue. Six months later, I am still sad, overweight and unmotivated. I find my marriage at risk because of my irrational(jealous) behavior towards my husbad. Is this PPD or depression? What are alternatives to medication?


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Written by drjean 309 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Unfortunately PPD is not "all in the head" and you can't wish it away or wait it out. Please see your MD about some help to get you through this. Having someone to talk with about it will help too. Having a child is a traumatic experience, both physically and psychologically. Take care of yourself.

Good wishes

drjean

Written by PinkLotus 309 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Listen to DrJean - your doctor can help you through this.

You've been silent for six months. Obviously you are a strong lady, and it also takes strength to ask for help. Medication doesn't have to be a permanent thing, if that is what turns you off of meds. They can be used to simply get you out of this funk, help you gain the motivation to take care of your mind and body properly, and take some of the stress off of your relationship with your husband. Think of depression as an illness and it only makes sense to treat the illness.

Alternatives to medication would be seeing a therapist or counselor, and your doctor can help you get in contact with them and sort out your options.

If you're not already a member of the PsychCentral forums, please feel free to join and update us as to how you are doing. Stay strong, mamma!

Written by Clyde 307 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Yes,

Please check with your doctor firstly, and also, like Pink said, if you havent joined PC, please do so!

Best,

Clyde


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