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Sameera Ansari Mom of a 8 yr 3 m old boy 7 years ago

In reply to Firstcry User

I gave birth to a beautiful girl baby on August 2017 and trust me ladies, it took me a whole year to overcome PPD. I did consult a gynaecologist when my daughter was 8 months old and shared with her about the uncontrollable fear of danger, the worrisome thoughts about my child and life altogether, the loneliness I suffered in spite of having 3-4 people to help me run my new life, the anger on everyone around, the depression within that how bad a person I m, that no where I am never ideal and I wanted to give up on everything. Everything. I literally cried during the consultation and felt ashamed too. I didn't take any medicines out of fear as I was breastfeeding.

Now that I have told what all I went through, I wanted to let you ladies know that there is only two important things that will help you overcome this.

a) To acknowledge that you have a PPD and talk about it LOUD
b) To tell yourself that you aren't the only one and TAKE conscious steps to get out of it.

The moment I acknowledged and consciously made an effort to live every day with a defined purpose, I totally forgot about all these haunting thoughts and activities. Now I look back and I don't feel bad. I am glad I made an effort. They are many who still stay silent and suffer. But actually you needn't. It's COMMON. You will love yourself for overcoming this phase.

Dear let me know how u hv overcome with this as m also feeling the same n m also a mother of 1 yr old baby boy

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shamya Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

I feel so depressed alone because there is nobody to help me and talk with me , my husband goes to work and my inlaws and my parents are not with us.someday everything goes nicely but someday its very difficult and my small baby is always sick and doesnot sleep wholeday and becomes cranky and cries ,i feel like doing suicide in my mind but again think of my two kids and my husband.

yogesh Father of a 8 yr 3 m old boy 6 years ago

In reply to Sindhuja

I feel so depressed at many times.My hus family members not allowing me to spend more time with my baby.they give only to feed that too when they think.as im a working mother my hus says its good that baby is with all so that she willnot feel sad while u go work.But i cant get convinced.I feel worried that my baby maynot come to me.Already she is not searching me.After i joined job i will not be remembered by her.I feel like becoming mental or wanna do suicide

Ma'am,
try to not be panic.....You have to strong for your baby..

I think , it is decision and take action time for you.... resulting in two situation....first as of now quit job(if possible) (later join again) and second, adjust,spend good time with baby while managing job, house work WITHOUT WORRYING

so try to make clear thought what you have to do without putting yourself in panic situation..

Be strong ( actually these words not needed,cause all mother are always strong as like you)
Stay calm...

Swati Kapoor Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

In reply to Gurpreet Kaur

its absolutely normal to be sad and depressed and the reason behind this is the change. We are not used to the lifestyle we are entering into. Moreover, we women worry so much about every small thing and are thoughtful for every need of our baby which makes us loose time for ourselves. But it's just a phase which passes by.

same feelings...I am unable to believe that my life has changed...I need to accept to let go off PPD

Gurpreet Kaur Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

its absolutely normal to be sad and depressed and the reason behind this is the change. We are not used to the lifestyle we are entering into. Moreover, we women worry so much about every small thing and are thoughtful for every need of our baby which makes us loose time for ourselves. But it's just a phase which passes by.

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kalpita Mom of a 7 yr 6 m old girl 7 years ago

In reply to Sindhuja

I feel so depressed at many times.My hus family members not allowing me to spend more time with my baby.they give only to feed that too when they think.as im a working mother my hus says its good that baby is with all so that she willnot feel sad while u go work.But i cant get convinced.I feel worried that my baby maynot come to me.Already she is not searching me.After i joined job i will not be remembered by her.I feel like becoming mental or wanna do suicide

hii dear... I will suggest you to tell them directly that you need to be with your baby.. because a baby need mother more than anyone... try to take your baby out or try to spend more time with your baby. you need to be strong. don't get depressed. if you fell that you need to be with your baby than be with her. end of the day you are her mother.

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chinmayee Mom of 4 children 6 years ago

definitely mother's suffer with depression but not by pregnancy but by the situations that is going on and one heart full person is enough to come out from depression.

Sapna Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

I think first cry app is perfect for this type of solutions so if you have any queries about baby health then you can suggest there and I am sure you will get a perfect solution of the problem

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Mother of an Angel Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

this helped me. I feel safe now. I am going to a therapist. Seek some good advice to cope with life.

Mother of an Angel Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

I am a mother of 7 month old Baby girl. She is such a beautiful girl. She makes me laugh and I don't know how the flying when I am around her. Up until last week everything seemed very good. then I got to know that my husband cheated on me with his colleague. This made me go to depression. I feel totally worthless and I'm unable to concentrate on my baby. everything seems like a routine. Not sure how to cope with life now. Even if I want to cry I can't. I am unable to hold together myself. Any of you have gone through something worse like this ? help me...

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