Post Pardum Depression with My Son 18 Months Old.

i had the same thing. i took zoloft and it was AMAZING the change. i only had to take 50mg once a day. i stayed on that for 6 months. i came off of it just fine but then started feeling the same way. i'm back on zoloft and so far so good. I would dEFINATELY look into taking meds through the winter because low light just makes it worse!

good luck. PPD SUCKS@

I cant respond to that med, but I can tell you it is not unusual to recognize PPD some time after the birth.

I had PPD after my 2nd only. It freaked me out & I thought i should be able to "handle it" on my own. Well, recognizing that it is beyond your control & that meds might be the best thing - it is not a life sentence - it is a tool. I know many who have taken them for 6 months or a year or two & then they ween off & are able to manage from there.

If you have a good friend that you talk to /see most days, keep her informed & let her help "monitor" you. Keep a journal as well. It makes it easier to track your thoughts/feelings & behavior.

I was on Wellbutrin for 10 months & had my walking buddy keep an objective eye on me. It was like a safety net.

Hang in there, keep communicating w/ your Dr & your close friends for support!

P. : )

It's time to find a therapist to go along with the medications. Time and time again it has been shown that medications help therapy work better but they do little to solve the problem on their own.

I found my therapist through the employee assistance program offered as benefits through my husbands work. I called them up and they gave me three therapists to try and a number of visits that they cover for free. Also, your health insurance company can help you find an in network therapist.

With a therapists help I was able to come off my medication after only 6 months and I've felt great ever since.

everyone is differant. chances are if you have never thought about suicide this medicine wont make you think about it. they just have to list every symptom that has EVER shown up. im not saying this medicine is safe but it shouldnt be to big of an issue good luck!

Congratulations on the new baby! And yes, it's completely possible to have post-partum depression 18 months later. As for the medication, it's usually dangerous for teenagers and younger. I'm not sure there has been any information about 20 yr olds having increased problems. Now, having said that, have you had any thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby??? If you have or you begin to, get help immediately! This means finding a friend or family member who can be with you at all times and let your doctor know. As for the germ issue, you are doing more damage to him by keeping him away from the germs than you would running the chance of him getting sick. Not to say you should participate in the litle "sick play time" things that so many have gotten into where when a child is sick they get all the kids together for a playtime and hope to expose them all to the illness....that's ridiculous! Keep his immunizations up and by allowing him to be around the normal basic germs that are all over playgrounds, home, the local restaurants, you are introducing the germs and they are going to strengthen his immune system. If you continue to avoid those places and not allow his body to be exposed, you risk his immune system not being strong enough to defend them when they enter into your home or when he begins school. You'll then have a sick little boy on your hands. I only say this because my own son is a cardiac patient and has been since birth. 3 open heart surgeries and 2 minor surgeries and he's only 5 yr old. After he stayed home with me for 10 months, he went to daycare and ended up sick for the first 2 weeks. Meaning, a little cough and runny nose...after a little while it all stopped and even now when we have other kids around that are sick, he rarely gets the virus. If you continue to have these thoughts you may consider seeing a professional therapist. There's nothing wrong with your feelings and certainly nothing wrong with seeking help. They can help you to identify your feelings and an easier way to cope with them. I certainly wish you the very best and keep your doctor informed on what is going on. Family and friends can be a huge help too. Take care sweetie and love that precious baby!

Talk to your doctor about the side effects of the drugs. As far as being scared of germs, you can still go out while being safe. You need to go out to keep sane. It's good for you and your little one. Go to the park, walk the mall, join a mommy and me class. It's healthy to talk to other adults especially if your home alone with baby everday. Just remember to bring baby wipes for baby's hands until you can wash them at home and make sure he doesn't put anything in his mouth. Good luck!

Cekexa has just seemed to keep me level. I don't have any problems. Sounds to me as if you need to get out and about with your boy. Meet some young moms, and let him be a little boy. You might me going stir crazy. You might be depressed because you stay home 24-7. Try the celexa, and try to do something for yourself, if you can.

I have been on Celexa for 6 months now. I had to be increased to a 40 mg dose. It is wonderful. I used to yell and be hateful to my family. My youngest is 4 & I have a 7 year old. My doctor diagnosed me with "busy mommy syndrome", this is an ICD -9 diagnosis. My advice is to start the celexa ASAP. I bet you will be able to get off of the Xanax soon. I think you would be surprised how many mommies are in the same boat as we are.

Take care,

C.

Do some research online on the celexa, get a 2nd doc's opinion, and try not taking it just yet. Take the zanax and see how that helps. You may not even need the celex. When I was having negative thoughts as I was pregnant, the doc prescribed something to help w/ depression. I did not take it b/c I knew I could overcome it myself, and I did. Sometimes it is just a hormone imbalance and not something that needs drugs for depression. It is a scary thing when you have thoughts, obsessive compulsiveness, etc We all worry about germs, we all worry about our kids getting sick. Try to calm down and relax about these thoughts and know that kids need germs too. They need to build their immune system so their immune system can become stronger. Clean your home and worry about germs that can really hurt him....grocery cart handles, bathrooms, etc but don't worry about playgrounds. Put antibacterial on him during these times, wash his hands, get those wipes that can clean his hands, etc The non-sexual feeling is probably hormones, we all get that too! :o) Go slow on the zanax and relax. If you feel it is something beyond your control, you are right to go to the doc but try to wait on the 2nd drug to see if the 1st one works. Good luck.

Read ALL of the side affects of that pill. Get on a good multivitamin and B12 supplement. Embrace being a Mom. Take her out for walks, go walk around the Mall, show off that beautiful baby and brag to everyone about her. Trust in God, you can get through this. You see your problem, so you can fix it. Talk to a good friend that knows you, and tell you the truth. Good luck and God bless!

I am sorry that you are going through this. PPD can surface even 2 yrs after having a baby. I suffer from anxiety and take Buspar. I suffered from depression for ten yrs and took many different meds for it. There are some meds that can cause suicidal thougths, but usually in younger people. If you are uncomfortable with this med there are many, many other meds out there. Don't take something just b/c your doctor prescribed it. Ask him why this particular one. Lexapro worked well for me, but I had a friend who did not like it. It depends on your body. I would go back and talk with him. Also, many antidepressants do cause a loss in sexual drive. You might talk to your OB about this. I am glad that you are getting help b/c PPD does not always go away on its own and it can get worse if untreated. The 10 yrs of depression was not due to PPD. I did start getting PPD with my second child so I stopped nursing and I guess caught it in time so to speak b/c after a month I was back to "normal". LOL I was just physically and emotionally drained. Now I am prego with 3rd child and if I notice depression surfacing I will not hesitate to go to dr and get meds. If you need to talk or have any questions pleasse contact me.