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First of all, I would like to open by saying that I'm really glad I found this site. I'm a member of another mom site and I've skimmed on my PPD with the other moms there, but I feel like I can't tell...
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Firstly, welcome! I'm glad you found us too. You're not evil. Yes, anger can be a very common symptom of PPD. The thoughts you are having a sometimes called "intrusive thoughts" or ITs. Thoughts that...
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Hello and welcome. Please do go see your doctor. Ask about getting your thyroid tested. Tell your hubby to wake up and get his butt in gear. That is his child too. He needs to act like a father and...
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I'm bottle feeding, but for some reason my guy still wants to eat frequently. He has acid reflux and therefore never eats more than 4 oz at a sitting. He's eating solids 3x a day too, which I thought...
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Hubby is really good with the baby most of the time. He isn't one of those guys that completely makes me do everything. He helps with bath time and takes the baby when he gets home for a while to give...
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One of the reasons why I sought out help in the first place was because I felt so angry all of the time. Like I just wanted to break things...My baby has colic and I had thoughts about ways to get him...
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Yeah, it was hard getting to the point where I admitted there was a serious problem. And it was so embarrassing having to tell my hubby I think I need help, but I'm over it. It's bad enough now that I...
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You are not evil and you are not alone. I have had very similar thoughts, about my son and about other children. I actually had that very same thought that you did (the first one you mentioned). I...
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Thyroid problems cause 10% of all postpartum cases. I had ppd because of my Throid. If your thyroid is out of balance they can put you on thyroid meds and that may solve your problems. Heather
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I don't think thyroid problems are my issue, although it would be sweet if it were so simple. I had OCD back when I was in junior high school, for about the first two years after I had started...
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It will go away with treatment. So many of us have been where you are and thought we would never get better, but it does happen. Check out the other threads that have information about OCD etc. You...
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oh, and though I'm not a doctor, a lot of what you are describing does sound like post partum OCD. The depression and OCD often come together though. I'm not really sure how they determine which is...
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Well, my best friend invited me to go Christmas shopping with her on Saturday. We always take our babies with us, but this time she said she's leaving her little girl with her mom. So I didn't ask, I...
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I had anger and anxiety issues too, dear. I also suffered with urges and intrusive thoughts. These problems are part of PPD and can be treated. I also had issues with thyroid and still do. I take...
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OMG, I can not even think about Christmas yet!!! "WOW award" for telling DH you need mommy time! You go girl.
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Thanks! I'm really glad I did, especially since it's tomorrow. I was telling friends earlier that I feel like I've been paroled! I can't wait! My only concern is that my husband will not stick with...
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I'm glad the sleep sense is going well and not too painful for you. Excellent that you have a day off!!! Enjoy!!
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