Postpartum depression

In the trenches of major depression 8 months postpartum. Just want to sleep, not eat, or talk to anyone, moments of rage. Those that went through a similar experience, what helped? If you took meds, did it actually help? Please give advice. Made a psychiatrist appointment.

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Therapy, medication, and a support group! I'm proud of you for reaching out. Meds made the world of a difference for me. You can find a therapist that specializes in postpartum and perinatal mental health. Postpartum Support International offers free online support groups https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

Don't settle for the first doctor if you're not satisfied. Find one that listens to your concerns and hears you out all the way through. And remember, when you only have 40/70/20% to give rather than 100%. You're still giving 100% of what you're able to in that moment. Head up🫶🏼

I went straight to my OBGYN and got diagnosed/medicine for it + counseling through my insurance. I went to my insurance website and looked for an insurance covered therapist. Also talked to my loved ones about it

Also, I second: Postpartum support line https://www.postpartum.net/?fbclid=PAY2xjawIljBtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABplcUzOozekPBm0FrZzpIpRfHuI2R5-xn4YSvSstLcBZYICb3M3sNQi5JEg_aem_x-nfB8tGvCCK75-ujYKuUA

Therapy and meds will help a lot but what really helped me was grounding myself with God every morning so I start the morning in a different mindset and attitude. Not trying to compare myself to other moms and other kids, getting out the house (even if it’s just window shopping or a walk) and moving my body daily! Literally boost my serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins. No matter HOW MUCH I didn’t WANT to, I knew I HAD to. Also, getting up daily and taking care of my appearance(I’m a look good feel good person). Doing a little bit of makeup, or doing my hair pretty helped me a lot! A great support system is helpful too, moms need a break too! If someone can take baby and watch them while you sleep or recover. It takes our body 2 years to recover from birth! So don’t rush yourself. Be delicate, you’re a flower or as my mom calls me a cracked China plate 🤣 beautiful and delicate.

Thank all of you wonderful women for taking the time to respond. Each response has given me a different approach and opportunity to take to help myself. I appreciate it.

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