Depression Diagnosis - Advise

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Registered: 03-05-2004
Depression Diagnosis - Advise
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Mon, 03-08-2004 - 4:54pm
Hello Everyone!

I just found this website while I was looking for Depression information. My name is Sandra and I am 35 almost 36 years old. This July my husband and I will celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. I have a son (7) and a daughter (15 months). Last but not least we have a dog named Casey who will turn 12 this May.

I think I am suffering from Post-Partum depression. I finally got enough courage to call my OB last Friday to discuss how I am feeling. I am seeing her this Wednesday (3/10) in the afternoon. She said it sounds like I have the Baby-Blues and will do give me some Depression quiz when she sees me on Wednesday.

I am not comfortable with this whole thing at all. That is why it has taken me so long to call. I feel like a complete failure, not to mention I am a little scarred of what she will tell me. All I know is I haven't felt like "me" in a long time and I cannot seem to get myself together, this from a person who dances 100 miles per hour 24x7.

My question to all of you is... does anyone have any information/experience with medications? I am not found of taking medication, except Aleve for a neck injury. Is there anything I should be asking my OB? I just don’t like not knowing what to expect.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. It will take all I have not to cancel my appointment Wednesday afternoon so any information will help.

I am so glad I found this board. After reading many postings here, I finally think I am not alone. There are so many similarities in everyone’s stories. Some of them sounded like I wrote them myself. Very scary.

Thank you so much!

Sandra

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-26-2004
Mon, 03-08-2004 - 5:25pm

Hi, Sandra!

AcornLeaves