Postpartum depression?!


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Postpartum depression?

Postpartum depression?
My son is 10 weeks old and I feel horrible! I don't feel phychotic or anything but I'm definitely not happy w/ my life as it is. I don't know if I have postpartum depression or not. My husband and I are fighting constantly to the point that I wish we could just seperate, I have NO time to focus on my baby or myself, i just feel completely overwhelmed and then I feel guilty for feeling this way. I have 2 children plus 3 others during the day. Any coping strategies or advice? Has anyone else been through this?

Additional Details

3 weeks ago
For financial reasons I have to watch the 3 other children.


Answers:

I have gone through this, it is quite normal. I know its hard but it wont last. Talk with your doctor he can help you. and may I suggest that having the 3 others during the day will not help your sitsuation. just spend all the time you have with your own children, and please keep a strong BOND with your newborn.
if you have family close or friends or even your hubby ask them if they can help with the children so you can send time ALONE to pamper yourself ( bubble baths, relaxing, reading, shopping etc) and spend alot of quality time with your husband, tell him how your feeling and try to go on weekly dates even if its just going out for coffee or soda's. you and your hubby need each other and need to be on the same page, your new born can feel your uneasiness and anxiety. I hope this helps if even alittle. I wish you all the best. this is a time when everybody around you should come together and support you. Please try your best to get your hubby to understand what your going through, he needs to be their for you, not put unwanted pressure on you, that is the last thing you need

God Bless you hun,




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