PPA and PPD

I am nearly 2 years, yes…nearly 2 years postpartum, and I believe I still have some severely unchecked PPA and PPD. I never saw a doctor for it, and I fear it’s too late. Like my body chemistry is too far gone. Truthfully, I didn’t even realize that’s what I was going through, but it feels clear to me now. I broke out into shingles on my face 6 months postpartum due to stress and anxiety. Now, I have thoughts of not only wishing I never had a second child, but I don’t enjoy my entire family. I’m happiest away from all of them. I feel so unhappy and stressed every single day, I don’t even recognize myself. My mother passed away recently so that does not help. We were very close. Is it too late for me to fix this? I want to feel good again. I want to enjoy my children and my husband. I am in therapy, but not on medication. Thoughts/advice?
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It's never too late to talk to your doctor! It's possible your hormones are still out of whack and something could be done about it!

I agree with the previous poster; it's definitely not too late. They could definitely check hormone levels and even push to have that done throughout a cycle (a month) if necessary. I'm so sorry you're feeling this way, but you don't need to suffer like that. Please talk to your doctor!

@Emily I do believe my hormones are out of wack. I am completely different. I’ll talk to my doctor for sure. Thank you.

@Tiffany thank you so much. Do you think I should talk to my OB or my primary physician?

No need to answer these here, but do those feeling follow a certain pattern with your cycle? Or does it seem more constant or even irregular, like spikes of these feelings happen whenever? If it follows your cycle, I'd likely talk to your OB. If it's all over the place OR constant, I think you see either, but PCP might have a wider range on specialists you could see. Either one could do blood work. I'd consider calling in to your OB's office, even a nurse's line, to communicate your concerns and they could direct you even better. I wish you so much luck in this ❤️

@Tiffany THANK YOU 😭❤️. I’m calling first thing tomorrow.

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