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Q: *~*serious Topic*~*

asked by: Sandbox Party on December 11th, 2006

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For the last few weeks, the stupidest things make me cry.
I even cry for no reason sometimes. A lot actually.
Uncontrollably.

I find myself getting so angry that I scream.
The other day I almost walked out of the house because I was so damn frustrated. I get so angry so easily its starting to come between .Rob and i. We fight about the stupidest crap, then it turns into a full-blown argument with me threatening divorce.

I get frustrated super easy with .Jacob. I constantly feel like i'm about to have a nervous breakdown. I find myself throwing things in anger and frustration. Thankfully no one has been in the way.

I just now stopped crying again for no reason.

I hate this.

I feel like its making me a bad mom.
Like I cant do my job the way i'm supposed to.
Like i'm not all the way there for my kids.

I feel..

Incompetent.

*sigh*

Replies(63)

AyaMiyaki

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Sandra hon, you might have ppd.

When is your followup appt? You need to be seen. Neutral

Melissa_20

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Awww,i'm sorry to hear your going through this hun.Maybe its ppd? Have you spoken to your doctor about it? Maybe he can get you on some kind of meds? I hope it gets better!

Jules

replied on December 11th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Wow - you just described everything I felt not that long ago. I went to my doctor and was diagnosed with .Post .Natal (partum) .Depression. Have you seen your doctor? It sounds like you might be suffering the same. I really sympathise because it feels absolutely bloody awful, like a black hole from which there is no escape.

Sandbox Party

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Yeah I called my doctors office to schedule my follow-up a couple weeks ago, but the soonest they can get me in is .January 12th.

Here we go again.

It seems everytime my kids cry I do too.

Eyes Wide Shut

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Talk to you Dr. Girl.

This is nothing to be ashamed of! I had too much pride and didn't talk to my Dr. And I literally went nuts!

By the time I had talked to my Dr. I was bad off...

You're not a bad mommy!! You're a busy mommy!! And the raging hormones .Jacob .Caty can make any *sane* woman crazy!!

You can pm me any time girl!

Sarah

Jules

replied on December 11th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

No that's just not good enough - can you ring them again and stress the urgency of this appointment? Get your hubby to ring too or something. This needs sorting out because you can slide so quickly with depression Sad

AyaMiyaki

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Tell them it is an emergency. Surely they can squeeze you in earlier than a month. That's beyond ridiculous. Ppd isn't something you just sit on for a month, you know? Neutral

Eyes Wide Shut

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Mention the ppd and they will get you in asap.

Ppd is not a joke and if they don't understand the intensity of your situation, they need new jobs! Evil or Very Mad

sarah

tigresacanela24

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Seriously, explain to them that it is an emergency. That's something that needs to be taken care of and is very treatable. You don't want it to get worse...

Sandbox Party

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Yeah I just called.. I had to leave a message with a nurse's voicemail.. I mentioned how I was showing symptoms of ppd and to please call me back asap.. I hope they do.

hopefulmjz

replied on December 11th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

I sure hope things get straightened out for you girl. It's stressful enough with a new addition...Then to feel like that on top of it all. Hang in there .Sandra, and you know you've always got us girls to come to. *hugs*

Sandbox Party

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Thanks guys.

It sucks cuz i've never been like this before.

You guys know im super happy all the time.

Now its like ive done a 180.

Even typing this I wanna cry, but im trying my damndest not to.

I feel like im over-reacting, but I honestly cant control it.

Melissa_20

replied on December 11th, 2006

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rainfire1424 wrote:

thanks guys.

It sucks cuz i've never been like this before.

You guys know im super happy all the time.

Now its like ive done a 180.

Even typing this I wanna cry, but im trying my damndest not to.

I feel like im over-reacting, but I honestly cant control it.

it's not your fault hun.I really hope they can get you in sooner!

BabyGirlsMami

replied on December 11th, 2006

Experienced User

Oh sweetie of course your stressed, besides taking care of yourself you have your new baby your son and your husband, you are doing the work load 4 times the normal person. Of course you might feel sad and frustrasted, especially overwhelmed. Maybe you should call your drs back and say that you need to at least speak with a nurse, because I dont think january 12th can cut it, you need to speak with someone sooner about how you are feeling. Everything will get better, ppd can be hard I have heard it can take up to three years to come out too.. Just remember things always get better. Luv you

michelle1981

replied on December 11th, 2006

Supporter

Oh, .Sandra! I agree, it sounds as though it's ppd. Don't fault yourself hun! You have done nothing wrong.

Many hugs sent your way!

Sandbox Party

replied on December 11th, 2006

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Well the nurse just called back..

She wants me to go up to the hospital like, immediately.

She said that its nothing to mess with and since i've almost had a couple nervous breakdowns that I need to be seen asap to be put on something to control it. She made me promise i'd go, so as soon as .Rob gets home im off.

I told her I never knew it was something to be so serious about.. That I thought it would go away as my hormone levels died down. And she said no, that its a serious illness and that I need anti-depressants.

Which scares me.

Ive never thought i'd be on anti-depressants.

So im off... If anyone wants to call, pm .Krissy for my cell.
Thanks for the hugs guys. I love you all.

**starts crying again**

i hate this.

SamanthaM

replied on December 11th, 2006

Supporter

I believe they take it so seriously because if it goes untreated it can turn into post partum psychosis.

sandyallen

replied on December 11th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

I am so sorry that this is happening to you! You seem like such a nice person! I don't understand why the dr will not write you a prescription and maybe give you someone to talk to. I do realize that ppd can happen to anyone that has given birth. You have been sick so much I wonder if that could have something to do with it like maybe you might be anemic or could be missing something you need in your system. I really hope that they can help you out! I am here for you 100%! Keep us posted when you can because I understand that you do have your hands full! I bet you are a great .Mommy and wife, I learned long ago noone is perfect!

arcadia

replied on December 11th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Oh .Sandra. I just saw this topic, now.
I hope you're alright. I'm proud of you
for recognizing something was wrong
&doing something about it. That takes
a strong woman. Which we all know you are.

Come back &tell us how you're doing asap.

I'm thinkin' of you, girl.

Love you!

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