Postpartum Depression

I had really bad postnatal depression with my son it lasted almost a year and I wish I asked for help so if I was you I’ll reach out to someone you trust and it should help you you don’t have to suffer alone x

Yes, I had terrible PPD and my son is 3.5 yo. I’m not sure if I’ve completely recovered yet. Hang in there and definitely reach out to your friends and family. Especially other mothers ❤️

I didn't go through it alone, but it is so hard for sure. Hugs. I'm here if you want to chat.

Thank you all so so much. 🥰

Yes 100%, and I was also quite alone, too. I had my husband when he was home and available, but I was mostly by myself alone with the kids. No family here and I also don't really have friends. I have had depression probably since I was about 8 years old, and PPD was the worst ever. Worse than any other time of my life and I wished that I could just turn it off or have a break from it, too. Both postpartums were the darkest times of my life. It has only recently improved, and I am a little over a year postpartum with my second. I believe it does always get better with time! In the meantime, praying, journaling, and listening to inspiring videos might help. I have found those things very helpful. Something that also really helped me was listening to sad music, but I'm not sure if that's good advice. It helped me to embrace all the feelings and find comfort in music that I could feel and relate to.

Also, finding something to be excited about in the day. Like looking forward to having a special snack or anything that makes you feel happy.

It’s horrible 3 years later and mine still isn’t 100% better

Yes. It sucks. Keep going. What helped me was keeping a journal either pen and paper or a mood tracking app on your phone. Moodlight works for me, it's an app that tracks your mood and triggers. I also bought guided journals they always work especially the ones that get you to color or be creative. It sounds so much harder ik cause I've been in the depths of Hell with postpartum depression not once but twice and it's a slow healing process but I promise that you will be okay and you are never alone. Please reach out if you ever need someone to talk to. :) stay strong girl