Dealing with Postpartum Depression...
I never thought I would ever be one to suffer from PPD. I had the normal baby blues with my first... but with my second- it hit me like a train. Unfortunately theres no discrimination when it comes to who suffers from PPD. Hormones are whacky. And you cant control it. Its nothing you did wrong. Thats what I have to keep telling myself. Ive always been the strong one. Family and friends dont know how to react to me right now half the time because I am NOT the strong one. I am not myself. I am ready to feel like myself again. I am tired. I am tired of constantly feeling like something is going to go wrong. My feelers are constantly up. Im on edge. Im in fight or flight mode 24/7. I picture the worst things in my head, not because they are my thoughts... they are intrusive thoughts. They are NOT welcome. And they scare me.
@Lynloumamaof2 Hi there my friend. I'm sorry that you are having to deal with post partumn depression. I had it as well with both of my boys and if I'm being honest, it's terrible to have to go through and my heart is with you during this trying time. I too was always the strong one for everyone and nobody in my family knew what to do either when they found out what was going on. It took a lot of patience and self-love (and therapy) to help get me to the point to where I could manage my depression. Self-care is also huge when it comes to helping ourselves feel better when we are feeling so down. Proper hygiene and classical music really help me too these days! What sorts of things do you like to do for self-care? I hope you and your family are safe today and thank you for sharing this with us!
