post partium deppression

It's not uncommon for PPD to hang on a while after childbirth. If you are on meds, maybe they need to be adjusted. Changes in diet, exercise and/or sleep may be a factor too. Did your doc ever check your thyroid levels before diagnosing you with PPD? Low thyroid has many similar symptoms to PPD. A simple blood test will let you know for sure.

When my little boy was born 18 months ago I separated my pubic symphisis so I couldn't hardly walk without being in severe pain for almost six weeks. During this time I thought I was just depressed b/c I couldn't be as active as I wanted to be, after about 8 months of crying every night and not wanting to do anything but sleep (that includes absolutely NO sex drive also) I finally thought that maybe I should talk to my doctor. She put me on a very mild anti-depressant and after about 2 weeks I felt wonderful, no crying, no arguing everyday over stupid stuff, etc. All in all, yes you can have postpartum depression even up to two whole years after giving birth believe it or not and no you are NOT crazy, just a little overwhelmed.

Talk to your doctor and see what he/she thinks...

It could still be ppd. Make sure you talk to your doctor and let them know what is going on. With my first it didn't rear its ugly head intil the baby was 3 months old and hung in for some time (also experience the loss of three important people in my life-dealing with a newborn and having a c section and being my first child too). Your lifes experiences will have a huge roll in the issue. Your hormones may not all be in line either--lack of sex drive(breastfeeding will cause a big enough change in hormones to do this too)Lack of support at home.

Good luck, you are not crazy, just make sure you seek medical help. There is a group that meets at memorial hospital for a support group. This is a real issue to deal with.

I didn't suffer with ppd, but I did have an issue with BC after my daughter was born. I felt very low and had no sex drive. I didn't even want my husband to touch me. I also had a tendency to bite peoples heads off. I took myself off the BC 6 months after my daughter was born to see if I would return to "normal" and I did. My mood improved as well as my sex drive. I don't know if you're on BC, but it can put a major twist in a lot of things.

I had ppd right off the bat after my son was born, but I have heard it can be an issue for up to 2 years after giving birth because that is about how long it takes for your body to return to normal.  You are absolutely not crazy!  I agree, you have to talk to your doctor. 

My "baby" is almost 17 months old and I am still dealing with issues also....tired, no energy, acne like a teenager, zero sex drive, irritable, headaches, my hair is falling out, and I am suddenly VERY forgetful.  I have been back and forth to the doctor over the last few weeks and the first thing they tested was for anemia and thyroid.  Both simple blood tests.  Mine were both in the normal range, so we are looking further.

Someone mentioned birth control.  If you are on the pill or patch or shot, they are all hormones, so that could very well play a roll in your symptoms.  I have Mirena, and I'm considering having mine take out to see if that could be part of my issues.  I'm hesitant because my insurance doesn't cover it and I had to pay for it out of pocket (plus pay $250 to have it taken out), so if that isn't the problem, I wasted alot of money and I'm back to square one with birth control. 

Also do a google search for symptoms of any other medications you are taking.  I'm sorry you are going through this.  I know it's hard to feel yucky and have the responsibility of kids and family also.   Call your doctor!

Jessica

~ Mommy to Luke and Shawn