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Does anyone still feel they have the baby blues or have had the baby blues for quite some while after having their baby? My son is 11 weeks and I'm feeling slightly low and tearful still. I have two other children and don't know if it's just down to sheer tiredness, but I'm so irritable and tense a lot of the time and seem to get upset by things so trivial. I really thought it would have passed by now, has anyone felt the same or gone through the same sort of feelings?
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Tam, if you're feeling blue at 11 weeks PP, you may experiencing true PP depression. Baby blues should only last the first couple of weeks. I was feeling the same way you were....I was crying everyday. I was physically and mentally exhausted, irritable and tense as well. I finally told my doctor and she prescribed me the antidepressant Zoloft. I was totally against it since I am BFing my lo. But I did my research and it seems to be okay. I didn't like it at first but I've been on it for 3 weeks now and it's done wonders. I only take a 1/4 of each pill too. Good luck!
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ppd can start anytime as much as 12 months after delivery. I would get help from your doctor, you will be glad to feel better!
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I think I do and I had my son 2 months (almost) ago. I just want to cry. I really have no one to talk to. I'm so stressed. And NOW I want another baby and I sure am not ready I'm waiting for my 2nd til im 22 yrs old.
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Hey Tam...believe me im in the same boat! my son is 3 months old and honestly i have been feeling very weepy....irritated...stressed...you name it...ive felt it...i hate having that 'down' feeling...i have been prescribed medicine but i still am against it...im waiting to talk to my ob/gyn (it was a family doctor that prescribed it to me)...anyways my first advice is to talk to somebody...even just talking to somebody who is in the same boat...or anyone who can help you...helps a lot...plus dont feel ashamed...just remember its not you...its hormones...anyways if you want to talk to somebody you can email me.... timswifey2006 at yahoo dot com...good luck!
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