Is it depression or a funk?

Question

I am not sure what is going on with me. I have a 6 month old baby, wonderful husband but yet I am so unhappy. This just started a few weeks ago. I cant sleep at night, no matter how tired I am, I just lay there. Everything makes me cry, from a tv show to a picture of my son when I am at work. I have the most horrible thoughts of things that could happen to me or my family, then I cry. I cant seem to get out of this, is it depression, or could it just be the weather? I don't want to go to the doctor because he is "med happy." I don't think I need depression meds.

Answer 1

Depression after pregnancy refers to the negative thinking and feelings of despondency that many women experience after the birth of a child. In addition to the sad, lifeless feelings that accompany any depression, women who suffer from depression after pregnancy often fear that their baby will somehow be harmed and may worry that they are "bad" mothers.Depression after pregnancy may be mild, moderate, or severe, and may be temporary or long lasting. But it is treatable, manageable, and in some cases, preventable.



http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/depressionpregnancy/DPR_whatis.html



That's more info.

Answer 2

Dear,



It is normal to be depressed after the delivery, you do not need to see a doctor but you need to find a way to help yourself.

1) You need to understand that this is normal, you are not sick.

2) You need to refuse this feelings from deeeeep inside, do not give up.

3) You need to count all the blessings you have and thank God for aalll these blessings

4) You need to ask for help if you could not overcome this stage safely or if it started to affect your relationship with people around you (your husband or colleagues or your baby...)



Be happy, enjoy every second in your life with your family, have a happy family, be blessed :D

Answer 3

Sounds like you might have post partum depression. See a specialist in psychiatry or ob-gyn to get appropriate treatment. An antidepressant can work wonders, but only if prescribed by a your ob-gyn or psychiatrist.

Sleep is critical to your health. You may not need an anti depressant but you need something to help you sleep

Many women go on antidepressants for this illness and it helps alot. Ob-gyn docs are aware of these symptoms-pleas talk to her/him.

Why don't you think you need meds for depression? You are depressed, obviously. Meds if prescribed appropriately,

will help your sleep and mood.

Answer 4

That is definitely sounds like depression. It could be many things leading to that. I can't really give you an exact answer or even anything near what your looking for. You would need to see a physiologist or someone who specializes in that topic. From what you told me it sounds like depression or maybe you miss something. Family?.



I would need more information to give you a full evaluation on what is going on in your mind.Try seeing a doctor or a physiologist.



Sorry I couldn't help much.

Answer 5

this sounds to me like post pardom depression. it usually happens anywhere from 3 -8 months of having a child. even if your doctor is med happy, i do believe there are alternative solutions. also you could try asking your husband to take care of the baby so that you could get some time for yourself. i think that was one of the ways of coping.

Answer 6

its normal, dont worry. i studyed about this in school before.



every mother will go through this crsis. i repeat, EVERY women who just had a kid will go through this state. its normal, so dont freak out about it.



you just had a FREAKING kid. you know how hard that is?! after the baby is born for the first time, your body gets confused and tired.... your brain.. isnt just the same. and your emotions are easily triggered. this stage may go on for days, weeks or even months. if you find yourself in the stage in the next 2-3months. you should contact a doctor for help. because there if you keep on stressing out, it may lead to depression. and you know how depression works.



there have been many cases where a new mother killed herself from the overwhelming depression.



its nothing to worry about now. just think about seeing a doctor if this stage goes on for months. congratz on the new kid! you should be happy! hope you get through this stage!

Answer 7

It is quite possible that it is post-partum depression. HOWEVER according to DSM-IV, which is the diagnostic and statistical manual set forth by the American Psychological Association and also used by psychiatrists for diagnoses, five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure.



Note: Do note include symptoms that are clearly due to a general medical condition, or mood-incongruent delusions or hallucinations.



(1) depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful). Note: In children and adolescents, can be irritable mood.



(2) markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day (as indicated by either subjective account or observation made by others)



(3) significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e.g., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day. Note: In children, consider failure to make expected weight gains.



(4) insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day



(5) psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down)



(6) fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day



(7) feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt (which may be delusional) nearly every day (not merely self-reproach or guilt about being sick)



(8) diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day (either by subjective account or as observed by others)



(9) recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide



I am not a physician, but I would suggests going to one, a walk in clinic could refer you to a psychiatrist. Hope this helps!

Answer 8

Today is actually the start of BLUE MONDAY. It's the most depressing day of the year according to a British psychologist who came up with an equation.

Answer 9

I recommend finding a doctor you are more comfortable with. That does sound like depression. I know from experience.

Answer 10

Talk to your husband about it. It is probably just a "funk". i get them a few times every year. seriously depressed for a couple weeks or so. Do something for yourself, like start yoga or do something you enjoy...

Answer 11

Low Oxytoscin level -

Answer 12

You are just incredibly spoilt and ungrateful. Think of the poor Haitians dying in the earthquake.