Post Partum Depression...

[EnderJE]

I don't know if that exactly how you spell it...but its more commonly refered to as the baby blues.

Anyone know of anyone who had it real bad? I mean real real bad? A friend of mine just had a kid and she's going through a schizto phase right now. Hubby is constantly watching over her for her safety and the babies.

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

I hate kids

 

[biteme]

I don't know if that exactly how you spell it...but its more commonly refered to as the baby blues.

Anyone know of anyone who had it real bad? I mean real real bad? A friend of mine just had a kid and she's going through a schizto phase right now. Hubby is constantly watching over her for her safety and the babies.

Post Partum Depression= I thought it would be nice to have a baby, but it's too much work and I hate the way I look now. I think I will kill the child and blame it on Depression from having to deal with the awesome responsbilities of raising a child.

 

[biteme]

I hate kids

You don't hate your nephews and nieces. Or did they piss you off recently?

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

You don't hate your nephews and nieces. Or did they piss you off recently?

Haven't seen them in years.
One niece.

 

[biteme]

I worked for corporations for many years where kids were not allowed except under special circumstances. At my current job, I see little children all the time and they nearly always put a smile on my face. So cute, just like puppies. It's when they get a little older that they become asswipes.

 

[EnderJE]

Post Partum Depression= I thought it would be nice to have a baby, but it's too much work and I hate the way I look now. I think I will kill the child and blame it on Depression from having to deal with the awesome responsbilities of raising a child.

don't work in the psych field, i take it?

wow, those that kill themselves and the kid get the raw deal, eh? and to think...they just had to kill the kid.

 

[biteme]

Coping with Postpartum Blues

Postpartum depression isn’t a myth

Most people think that postpartum depression is a myth. What’s a new mother got to be depressed about? Everybody knows that pregnant women look forward to the day when they can cuddle their bundle of joy and seriously get down to the business of mothering. The reality is that postpartum depression is a common occurrence, though many women who experience it aren’t willing to admit it.. For some women it’s over in a few days and they’ve soon forgotten about it. Some women are depressed for months. If a woman is experiencing postpartum depression, she has nothing to be ashamed of. She just needs to take steps to deal with it.


The first few days

Some women feel teary and sad in the hospital itself, almost immediately after delivery. Maybe it’s just the sterile hospital environment or the fact that there are too few or too many visitors. In such cases, the family should find out if an early discharge is possible and either curb or increase the number of visitors depending on the new mother’s preference.


Fatigue

Women are bound to feel exhausted after delivery. Their muscles ache; they have difficulty urinating and may even be constipated; their nipples feel sore…Definitely not in the best physical condition. In these circumstances, a new mother should not be attempting to play superwoman. They shouldn’t try to do everything themselves. They should grab the opportunity to put their feet up and even catch a nap when the baby is feeding and sleeping. It is important that they rest and recuperate their energy. In order to do so, they should follow a proper diet and do some exercise after consulting their doctors.


Support

A new baby becomes the focus of everyone’s attention. Everybody spends their time cooing at and cuddling the new addition to the family and somehow the new mother becomes yesterday’s news. It’s only natural that she’ll feel a little resentment considering that delivering the baby can hardly be considered a walk in the park. It is all right for new mothers to demand a little attention from their husbands and family. Don’t hesitate to ask for help with the baby and the household chores. If there is no family or neighbours around to help, hiring help is a good idea if it fits in the budget.

Sometimes it also helps to discuss your frustration and depression with other new mothers. People feel better if they think that they’re not alone and if they have a chance to air their grievances to a sympathetic audience.


Pamper yourself

Women often feel that new motherhood entitles them to become sloppy about their appearance. They don’t realize that if they are bathed, dressed and groomed, they’ll feel better about themselves. It may help if they got out of the house, (preferably without the baby if they can arrange it), and go out window-shopping, or meet a friend for lunch and a movie.

They need to make some time for themselves when they can stop playing mother and just be themselves. They could go out for dinner to their favourite restaurant with their husbands or pamper themselves with a massage or a pedicure or a good book.


Seeking professional help

All the above measures should help to alleviate feelings of sadness and frustration in a new mother. However, for some women nothing seems to lift them out of the dumps. They are listless; they show no interest in the new baby or the rest of the family; they feel suicidal or have thoughts about harming the baby. In such cases, these women should seek professional help immediately because this depression is not going to just go away by ignoring it or trying to jolly them out of it.


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[Tink!]

i know a few women who had it really bad. one had it so bad, she gave her child up for adoption and has attempted suicide a few times. Not doing good at all. When i was pregnant, some one sent me to this link saying all these wierd thigns about being pregnant, and the only two i remember is 1. some pregnant women crave dirt when they are pregant, so you can actually buy it in some health food stores and 2. some places in africa, it is legal for a woman to kill her child up to the age of two, because of the post part. dep. Now that is some crazy shit!

 

[biteme]

Like I said, they get depressed because having a baby is harder than they thought. They just give the depression a fancy name like it's some kind of disease.

 

[Tink!]

For me it wasn't having the baby..that was the best thing i have ever done in my life and can't wait to do so again. For me what did it was..here my body was all flabby and icky..i had stretch marks(can count on 1 hand)...my nice perky chest was a double D and a lil saggy...My husband was swept away for kosovo, and i had no one to tell me that i looked ok...i went from being the most beautiful creature (in my husbands eyes) to thinking i was so gross and having no one to tell me different. It was really hard...now i look at my self and know that i look damn good for having a 4 year old! LOL Never realy had any stretch marks and with working out..things are back to where they should be...hehehe.

 

[biteme]

I venture to say that if the depression escalates to where the woman wants to hurt the baby, she has a character problem. I find no excuse for it. THe bitch that killed her 4 children in Houston ( brutaly I might add) is now filing an appeal to try and get out of prison. She should have gotten the death penalty.

 

[EnderJE]

now i look at my self and know that i look damn good for having a 4 year old! LOL Never realy had any stretch marks and with working out..things are back to where they should be

pics

 

[biteme]

pics

What he said.

 

[Tink!]

You can just ask my husband to verify When he gets back, i will have him take some pics for me to post.

 

[WalkingBeast]

"Yea bro! Marilyn Manson rocks!! KICK ASS!!"

 

[biteme]

You can just ask my husband to verify When he gets back, i will have him take some pics for me to post.

I hope he gets back soon. Not for the pics, because you need him and being in Iraq sux.

 

[Smurfy]

Like I said, they get depressed because having a baby is harder than they thought. They just give the depression a fancy name like it's some kind of disease.

It is real. Its caused by a severe shift in hormones. Its not experienced by everyone of course. There may be some who say they have it when they (like you say) are really just having a tough time. But, I assure you, there are some who are truly experiencing it. And its not their fault.

 

[Tink!]

I hope he gets back soon. Not for the pics, because you need him and being in Iraq sux.

Thank you sweetie!! We do need him very badly..especially since we just got a string of bad news with the latest attack on mosul!! A few more weeks...if you pray..please keep him in your prayers!!

 

[biteme]

It is real. Its caused by a severe shift in hormones. Its not experienced by everyone of course. There may be some who say they have it when they (like you say) are really just having a tough time. But, I assure you, there are some who are truly experiencing it. And its not their fault.

Okay, assuming that's true. We know that hormone imbalance can cause depression, but to the point of hurting a child? That's when a crime has been committed and there's no excuse.

 

[EnderJE]

You can just ask my husband to verify When he gets back, i will have him take some pics for me to post.

im glad its working out for you...

 

[EnderJE]

Okay, assuming that's true. We know that hormone imbalance can cause depression, but to the point of hurting a child? That's when a crime has been committed and there's no excuse.

Yeah! I mean if the hormones are really that bad, then why dont they commit a random act of violence against ANYONE ELSE?

 

[Smurfy]

Okay, assuming that's true. We know that hormone imbalance can cause depression, but to the point of hurting a child? That's when a crime has been committed and there's no excuse.

Im not excusing any psychotic behaviors especially hurting a child. Kill those crazy bitches LOL

 

[Tink!]

Thank you hun