Does anyone know how long postpartum depression last after a pregnancy? I am not necessarily depressed, but I'm crazy sensitive and I feel like I can never relax, like I'm at full throttle all the time. I'll tear up at the dumbest things, like a simple commercial or a song on the radio that isn't sad or anything! I've never been this sensitive or emotional, not even when I was pregnant. When does this end? Honestly I can't do this for much longer. I'm struggling with a couple of demons right now and I don't want to add "can't control emotions" to the list, ya know?
I asked my husband what his opinion was on this matter..........his answer "You're just an emotional person, Lari, that's just the way you are." Total guy answer, and completely didn't help....at all. Anyways, I am half tempted to go to a doctor and get a professional opinion, but I don't want medication, I've personally seen what antidepressants can do to a person and families and I want to be around for my daughter, so that's out. ((sigh)) I'm just tired of feeling like crap, maybe I should start writing again.
On a lighter note, here is a picture of Lilian on a walk at the beach.
She is so beautiful Larissa! I can't believe how big she's gotten!! I'm sorry that things are rough- I can totally relate. I was depressed back in high school & was on meds for it. I got off the meds & was fine for a bit but when I felt like I was becoming depressed again I turned to writing poetry to express my feelings. It really helped. Find whatever helps you & know that if it comes to it- after everything you tried- medication ~can~ help. I'm not trying to sound like I'm saying you ~should~ take it because if you can avoid it that's wonderful. I didn't want to go back on mine but I had to (I have anxiety issues too- ugh! LoL) and I hated it.
ReplyDeleteAnywhoo- my new blog is we3williams.blogspot.com... it's just that three is now 3 :-D