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3 years ago ::
Aug 16, 2010 - 2:49PM
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Okay so for the past 6 weeks I have been very irritable and easily angered - I don't like it, I don't feel like myself, and I try and try to keep a grasp on it but it just seems to slip from my ability to...I have talked to my dr about it and now they want to put me on meds...I'm not fond of medication for this sort of thing but I feel like I'm drowning in a sea of rage....Showers when I can get one) help for a couple of hours. I can't really go walk due to the kids. I just feel like I'm slowly exploding and now my DH is horribly worried and scared for me cause I haven't really told me all of the extent on how I'm feeling till today when my Dr called in the perscription (I don't know what it is called - she said it too fast). I need any advice or anything....I just don't feel right anymore...
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3 years ago ::
Aug 16, 2010 - 4:21PM
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I'm so sorry, sweetie. Don't worry, there is NOTHING wrong with needing some medication after having a baby. Your body is going through a massive hormonal change and it happens. I've had several friends that got PPD and had to go on meds for it. They only needed it for a few months and they were back to their normal selves. It's more common than you might think. You're dealing with a lot of stress right now. A newborn is a lot of responsibility. Plus, you have a toddler who is starting the "lovely" twos...it's NOT easy to deal with both. Gone are the days of napping when the baby naps. Try to somehow find a little time for yourself every day. Get a 15 minute shower or a walk around the neighborhood (you said your hubby was concerned so he shouldn't mind giving you a little bit of "sanity" time). Do you have friends with kids? Try to get together with others that know what you are going through. If you don't have friends that have kids, then join a meetup group, MOPS, or even a church play group. Socializing with others that have been there and done that will reaaaaally help. Big hugs to you. Keep your chin up.
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3 years ago ::
Aug 16, 2010 - 5:37PM
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agreed^^^^ if you cant get out and have acess to the WIGGLES, turn it on when it is on and do all the dances. you will be exhuasted and if you know the songs you cant help but sing along. And your daughter will get a kick out of mom dancing. Other in home stuff. bake bread.. you have to knead the bread aka BEAT IT UP. Sit and play playdo. Color. Do every thing your daughter does including crying. Hope the meds help, until they kick in try to let go of things you can not control with out frustration. Remember the important stuff in life breathe. everything else collects dust.
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3 years ago ::
Aug 18, 2010 - 3:39PM
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I hope things are going well for you. I'm around if you ever need to talk, just message me on facebook.
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3 years ago ::
Aug 18, 2010 - 7:31PM
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I have moments like that. It usually happens when 3 people are talking to me while the baby is screaming and just about every night around 8. I hit a wall after dinner that takes a couple hours to go away and when I'm really tired I snap at people a lot. When I had my first and she never slept and was always crying I really needed meds but never got the help I needed. Things got really bad for a long time but it doesn't have to for you. It's fantastic that you're asking for help. Tell your hubby you need an hour every day. Or just take it when you need it, but it shouldn't be too much to ask. He has time to himself, even if he's working and everyone needs that.
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3 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2010 - 6:57PM
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Thank you very much everyone. I've been on Sertraline for about 3 days now. I also told my MIL and FIL they were really cool and took me and the kids out while my DH was at work. My MIL said every thursday she is off and plans to spend the day with us and help me out which is a big relief. I cannot tell my father I'm on antidepressants cause my mother was on them and they just made things worse for her so I'm worried for myself because I promised my children before I had any that I would never go the same path my mom did, don't get me wrong she was a great mom and she did a great job for the time she was here but she couldn't handle stress....sorry I'm rambling. Whatever the case I feel a lot better and tonight I get a night to rest cause my dad is taking my DD and last night Haven slept from 9pm to 5 am! then slept again till 730. It has been getting better...and things seem slightly more managable but I think it's just from knowing I have people I can count on - before I felt like I was alone and my MIL and I seemed very distant and different now she is pretty cool. Thank you all for your advice and concern.
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3 years ago ::
Aug 24, 2010 - 11:59AM
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Glad to hear things are improving.
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3 years ago ::
Aug 24, 2010 - 4:18PM
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3 years ago ::
Aug 25, 2010 - 9:57PM
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You're not alone & I even think some of you got to experience my anger. I want to apologize to paintingmom1 & some others that I kind of got upset with in a discussion about colic. My moments are becoming more constant & I constantly have to catch myself because I'm like a ticking time bomb. I have even been snapping on my hubby lately & we don't even argue, so I know it's me. I think I need to call my doc but I really don't want to take meds....I'm not too fond of medication at all. Maybe he'll have some alternatives.
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