Postpartum Depression
Being a mother has been the best thing that has ever happened to me, but I never expected to feel the way I did after having my son. Depression was the last thing on my mind, I knew things would change but not the way they did, little did I know it was all due to postpartum depression. It took a while for me to even understand what was happening and being away from my family at that point was not helping either. It is a serious thing and I hope people understand what happens before judging any new mother out there. What nobody tells you about postpartum depression.
- You feel overwhelmed, not a little but over the top and start second guessing whether or not having a child was the right thing and if it was the right time.
- You are angry, cranky and hate everyone for no reason and don’t even want to see anyone, go anywhere and even having conversations with others doesn’t help at all, you either snap back at them or just don’t listen to them.
- Feeling over-emotional. You cry non-stop for no reason and comes out of nowhere throughout the day.
- You feel empty, like you don’t know yourself anymore, nothing seems to make sense and as much as you try to figure out why, you can’t think of anything. Not a good feeling at all.
- Feeling wrong, you think you’re supposed to be doing something but you think it’s wrong. It’s confusing and as much as you want it to feel right, it just becomes really difficult.
- Lying to yourself that it’s supposed to be that way and that every mother goes through it, and that it’s your new reality, but it’s not.
- When your child cries or needs attention, it’s like a blur you ignore the cries sometimes, making you feel guilty but it’s not your fault.
- A lot of fatigue, like major tiredness, you can’t sleep even when you try to, eating also goes out the window.
What do you think?
Hope this gets to help anyone out there who is going through this and to just let them know that there is help, and the faster you know about it, the better you will feel after getting some support. Also for the families around those who might be undergoing postpartum depression, be there for them support them and help them to get the advice they need and if you want to read on how to be a good mother,find it here
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I don’t have a baby yet but I think it’s hard to get used to being a mother because we often don’t get to practice having a baby before actually having one
Just keep staying strong and i hope you get out of it too
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Thank you I am fine now, went through it and don’t wish it on anyone.
This is a good read. Gave me an insight as to how post partum depression really works.
Thank you
Thank you for this education. I’ve always heard about some women having postpartum depression but I never knew how deep it was. Sending you and your baby blessings!
Kendro
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Thank you we are good now he’s grown that was just my experience when I had it.
Thanks for this. I’m going to keep this in mind whenever I decide to have a child. I suffer from Depression, and I definitely want to have all the tools to fight it.
You’re welcome I hope you getting through it all is well my dear.
Postpartum is so real. Thankfully I didn’t experience it with my son but I know a couple of people who did. It robs you of some of the most precious moments of your child’s life and your motherhood experience. I’m glad you were able to get the help you needed.
Yes it is and thank God I got through it.
yaaaaaass to sharing sis. this why it’s sooooooo important for us to tell our own stories.
Thank you sharing is caring.
This is so important, thank you for sharing. These things often become taboo, and people don’t discuss their experiences. People need to know that they aren’t alone, and that the support is available to them. Sending you a lot of love, and thank you of being brave enough to share!
Thank you very much.
While I cannot say I have had postpartum depression, I have suffered from depression from a very young age and it is incredible when others talk about their depression and share their stories, it makes it less taboo and more people feel comfortable talking about their mental health.
On women’s Day, we had spread the message of PPD- which should be tackled graciously. Thanks for putting light on this sensitive yet important phase of life.
On women’s day, we had shared the message of PPD – to be tackled graciously. Thanks for putting light on this sensitive yet important phase of life.
It sounds so bad… But I think it’s important to remember that every woman reacts different after child birth. Maybe all will be quite OK^^
When I had my son all those years ago, doctors didn’t even know what PP blues was. But it is so real and I had it bad. I walked around like a zombie and I know I wasn’t a very good wife or mother at the time.But as time went by, things got better. But be prepared, it came back when I went through menopause, but I think a lot of my problems ended up being what I was eating. Lets just say I’m glad I’m free from hormones!!!!!!! LOL
ive never experience this since I do not have a kid but i believe you. I heard things about it from my friends and its something serious that we need to fully understand.
I love transparent posts like this – I know that if and when I have children/am pregnant… I will be 100000% transparent about EVERYTHING! Down to the DIRTY DETAILS OF ALL OF IT!
Thank you
This would be so tough to go through. I am lucky that I didn’t go through it, but I know many people who do.
I’m sorry you had to go through all of this but I’m sure sharing your experiences will help others greatly. My wife has been lucky enough so far not to encounter postpartum depression but it’s good to know the symptoms incase.
Thank you so much for sharing this, it is bound to help so many people who are going through this themselves.
I suffered from PPD for over a year in silence. I was too scared to talk to anyone about it. Such a scary thing to deal with alone.
I have heard so much about postpartum depression and never knew much about it. Thank you for sharing. I am sure this will benefit others that are going through it.
I hear so many horror stories of moms suffering from this. I know a baby could be an adjustment we go through a lot as women and I think moreso if we dont have the support we need.
This is definitely such a tender subject. There is not enough shared about it and it affects so many women on a daily basis.
I don’t have a child yet but I have heard about it. Thank you for taking the time to share this
aww thank you for sharing, your post is really insightful. i’m really sorry that as women experience this emotion but i always feel empowered knowing that. theres more than one person feeling this way.
I have a friend who had it tough after her firstborn. They moved to another state and she left family and friends behind at a very vulnerable moment in her life. It wasn’t easy, but she’s been able to move forward.
These are great reminders and tips of postpartum depression. Thank you for these important information.
Postpartum depression is a serious matter. It was hard to tell with my ex because she may have had this coupled with other mental illness simultaneously. But this is so good to share with other women out there so they don’t feel alone when they are going through it. Because it’s rough.