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Q: I Dont Know If What Im Feelin Is Depression Or Baby Blues

asked by: Girl2007 on November 5th, 2007

New User

I Have had 2 babies in two years it seems gd idea at the time you know havin them close in age. but i thought i cud cope beta than i do me and partner hv been 2getha for 5 years. Lately i just feel like i dont exist to the outside world everything is just passing by me. Im only in my early 20s and i feel like my feel life is over. I dont work or hv anything outside my home and when i dont because my partner has not life outside work im made to feel guilty for wanting a life. I just feel that when the kids leave home and i know thats a long way of but it scares me of wat will i do with myself then? When just now the are my sole purpose of bein here?

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godzgrl4evr

replied on November 6th, 2007

New User

How old is your youngest? Baby blues last the first two-three weeks, but after that, it may have become PPD. This is common, but you should probably talk to your doctor about what you are feeling. Does depression run in your family? If so, you should definitely talk to a professional.

Also try taking your kids out to the park, or do activities, if applicable, with them.

CarolDiane

replied on November 6th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

I agree. Sounds like you are getting deppressed girl. The above poster is right. Start getting out with those kids and have some fun. I was a non working mother and I did everything with my kids while dad worked. There are so many things out there like nature trails etc.. that cost little to no money at all and it makes for a great day out. Bottom line here is, I think you need to get out of that house more then you are. This is the nicest part of the year. You and your children should be enjoying it todgether.

Carrie

PenguinsRus

replied on November 6th, 2007

Moderator

I agree with the last two posters. You need to get out and enjoy the wonderful gifts you created! Focus on their smiles and giggles, and when they tell you "mommy, I love you!", bask in the glory of having someone adore you so much. Your kids look up to you, and your partner loves you. Nature helps the blues/depression a lot of the time, so go on some walks and play ball in the park! If you are still really depressed after getting out there, I would try going to your doctor. Depression can sometimes be fixed really easily by medication.

newmommy077

replied on November 10th, 2007

New User

I had the same issue. After I had my little girl I got hit with the baby blues then when she was about a month old I started feeling trapped, like all I did was take care of her and she nor my husband cared at all. I cried alot and had serious mood swings...I scheduled an appt. one day because I wanted to hurt myself! They got me in the next day and put me on zoloft and I feel so much better. I never thought I would feel like that and never thought I would get better, but the key is to get help as early as possible because this can get worse before it fixes itself.

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