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rosie
 October 6th, 2009 6:27 PMReport

im wondering if i may have slight post natal depression or just normal depression, i know i have one. i dont not want to be with my baby and i enjoy looking after her and being with her. but i do get very sad and am very snappy towards my partner and when she cries and gets really stressed i get really stressed because i dont know what to do and usually cry with her.

SugarSue
 October 7th, 2009 11:20 AMReport

Are you a first time mom? Coz you just sound overwhelmed! This is normal coz a new baby is a big change. Your carefree days are gone and suddenly your responsible for a new life. Babies also need lots of attention so you might feel put out that you have to cater to her every whim and cry. This will pass in time as you get used to routines.

Jenny101
 October 7th, 2009 12:14 PMReport

PND is actually common. This is probably because of low hormone levels in the system following childbirth. There are lots of ways to manage this. Feeling low and irritable is common. So is being unable to enjoy stuff that you normally do. It is treated with therapy and in some rare cases anti-depressant meds.

Feel better!

marla_m
 October 9th, 2009 3:43 PMReport

There are lots of support system available for women undergoing PND. Visit your health clinic or find online blogs and share your thoughts!

AmyBrown
 October 10th, 2009 4:37 AMReport

More common in first time Moms :)

but very treatable

maryclaire
 October 25th, 2009 3:11 AMReport

there are support groups to handle this, plus medication and physician advice and guidance.

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