Post Partum Depression Support Group
Postpartum depression (also postnatal depression) is a form of major depression which can affect women, and less frequently men, after childbirth. It is widely considered to be treatable. Studies report prevalence rates from 5% to 25%, but methodological differences among the studies make the actual prevalence rate unclear.
I am a first time mom and I need some advice pleaaaaase.
I have always been an anxious, hypochondriac person. But it just seems that after I had the baby (8 months ago) that it has gotten worse. It feels as if everyday there is something wrong with me. When every time I go to the Dr. they say that there is nothing physically wrong with me.
I get these light headed/offbalance feelings on and off during the day. I do have bad allergies and sinuses but my question is....can that happen with allergies? I have had this for 1 weeks and half now. Then again.,..I wonder if I AM the one that is making this happen...you know...in my head kinda thing.
Also, my Dr didnt diagnose me with PPD...he just said I had anxiety. I am also scared crazy of taking meds because after the baby i was taking Reglan and that crap made me have some bad side effects. So I think that scared me and thats where my anxiety started really bad!
Could it be my hormones?
I have always been an anxious, hypochondriac person. But it just seems that after I had the baby (8 months ago) that it has gotten worse. It feels as if everyday there is something wrong with me. When every time I go to the Dr. they say that there is nothing physically wrong with me.
I get these light headed/offbalance feelings on and off during the day. I do have bad allergies and sinuses but my question is....can that happen with allergies? I have had this for 1 weeks and half now. Then again.,..I wonder if I AM the one that is making this happen...you know...in my head kinda thing.
Also, my Dr didnt diagnose me with PPD...he just said I had anxiety. I am also scared crazy of taking meds because after the baby i was taking Reglan and that crap made me have some bad side effects. So I think that scared me and thats where my anxiety started really bad!
Could it be my hormones?
Your dizziness/lightheadedness could be due to a sinus infection or allergies. Have you experienced this in the past? You cannot rule out anxiety in this case. Everyone has different physical symptoms that can accompany this.
Please don't feel like you are crazy and creating this in your head. PPA is very real and quite common. It might help to find another Dr./OB to discuss this with.
Hang in there - it can and will get better!
The dizziness could be sinus (I get it too.) It could also be a panic/anxiety attack. I also get those. They do feel quite different to each other. I know when I'm having a panic attack because my respiration rate doubles.
You may need anti-anxiety meds or maybe just to do some breathing exercises. You need to alk to your doc or another one if your doc isn't taking you seriously.
Cath