So this is way more information than I like to put out on the Internet, so I'll definitely be poofing this later. But on don't really have anyone I can talk to about this IRL, and my failed attempts to talk to DH about it leave me not really wanting to talk about it at all.
Anyway, I think I may be having some sort of post partum mental health issue. *poof*
Post by seamonster on Apr 17, 2017 18:35:41 GMT -5
It sounds like it could be PPMD related. PPA and PPD don't always manifest the same way for everyone. My PPA was general anxiety all the time without panic attacks. I'd talk to your OB. You might need some meds for a bit or it might help to talk to someone.
Oh momma, hugs. I think opening up here took a lot of guts and I am proud of you. Like seamonster said not all Ppa/ppd is the same, so finding someone who can help you navigate these new feelings is an excellent idea. We are also here to listen whenever.
Do you think you can carve out time to go for walks or get some exercise? It doesn't replace professional help but it can help too.
Hugs. Especially since you've tried to open up to your H & that hasn't gone over like you'd opened, I'd try a therapist. You have this feeling that opening up & talking through what's going on might help - go with that feeling. Your OB can be another place to start, as you already know who to contact, they may can recommend a therapist, they can help other ways.
Hands down, low sex drive is the worst thing about BF to me. The. Worst. But whenever I felt the extreme that you're at, it meant there was another factor at play too, like depression (not saying that is particularly your issue; I already knew is an issue for me.)
It sounds like it could be PPMD related. PPA and PPD don't always manifest the same way for everyone. My PPA was general anxiety all the time without panic attacks. I'd talk to your OB. You might need some meds for a bit or it might help to talk to someone.
+1 to this. i was either extremely anxious or numb all the time. i tried talking to DH too, but i don't think he realized what a mess i was until i was in a really bad place. like really bad. i think it's just really hard to understand if you haven't been there.
IMO therapy is almost always a good idea, but finding the right person is really hard, and finding the time is even harder. like aggiebug suggested, exercise or time just for you might help too. hugs. i don't really have answers, but i definitely do understand. it's the pits.
Post by seamonster on Apr 18, 2017 10:44:34 GMT -5
Also +1 to H's who don't understand or don't want to understand. I was miserable and kept telling H how miserable I was, and he came back later and told me he didn't know how miserable I was. I still don't think he completely gets it and probably never will.
I normally have a pretty low drive but I don't really have advice for your issue. Like you and others have said, talk to your OB or even your GP. They might be able to help or point you in the right direction. I hope you find some help getting back to yourself and find some peace about A' s birth! ((Hugs)) Keep us updated!
Great advice from the ladies. I know I've felt like how you are describing but I'm one of those people that just suffer through rather than talking to someone. Talking to someone is a much better approach. Good for you for being proactive!
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