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feeling low
Added: 87 days ago.
Added by: niki
Section: General.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


From i have given birth ive been feeling abit down on and off... lately i have been so low and just cry for no reason what so ever im a breast feeding mum and i dont know whether its my cycle working up to starting again, my baby is almost 6 months old - why am i feeling like this? has anyone else experienced this? and is it time for me to go to the doctor? any advice would be great.

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niki - 79 days ago I have a doctors appointment for thursday thanks for steering me in the right direction

mrscolegrove - 80 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) oh you need to tell ur doctor about this postpartum can end up getting really severe and needs to be taken care of i pre know i get it really bad so my doctor has me on safe medicine while im still pregnant to try to stop it b4 it starts wish you luck

lady26 - 84 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) postpardum, I hope you feel better soon

monica9 - 84 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I owuld talk with someone. it doesnt hurt, but know you are not alone and this is very normal

lmo - 86 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i felt like that too, it is just all your hormones getting back into the grove of things even now i cry really easily, dont worry it will get better!

Dani1979 - 86 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I feel you Niki I have my good days and my bad days and I felt really low last week to the point of just crying as well...its the hormones so continue to believe it will get better...I wish you well...if it helps go talk to someone you trust and get it out it helped me.

joyfulnoise - 87 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I had this with my 2nd baby. Try to make life easy for awhile, and be very aware of your feelings daily. If the sadness starts to affect you physically, like sleeplessness, anxiety, etc. Call you Doctor and explain the situation. Stay positive and optimistic about getting a handle on it. Good luck

athome - 87 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) At 6 months you are past the baby blues so it is either a lack of sleep, stress from the major lifestyle adjustment your making or post natal depression. Either way you need to talk to someone you are not alone by any stretch and there are lots of people who are in the same situation who can help you. I would start with a counsellor just so you can talk through everything that is on your mind that may help to work out what is going on. Then make sure your part of a mothers group of some sort even if it is just online. Share your feelings with others in the same position and learn to laugh at the mistakes we all make. Sometimes we just put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect mums we set ourselves up for failure. Im sending you Big hugs make an appointment to see someone today. If it is PND you can get treatment right away and start to feel better if its stress you can find some support and make some friends who'll help to make the days easier. Dont waste any more precious time feeling bad, you deserve to be enjoying this time.

Mommyof2boys - 87 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) After having a baby, many women have mood swings. One minute they feel happy, the next minute they start to cry. They may feel a little depressed, have a hard time concentrating, lose their appetite or find that they can't sleep well even when the baby is asleep. These symptoms usually start about 3 to 4 days after delivery and may last several days. If you're a new mother and have any of these symptoms, you have what are called the baby blues. The baby blues are considered a normal part of early motherhood and usually go away within 10 days after delivery. However, some women have more severe symptoms or symptoms that last longer than a few days. This is called postpartum depression.

jaydsmom - 87 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Please go talk to your doctor. I had ppd with my daughter. I hated that I was always crying and felt tired and depressed all the time. I could not enjoy being with her. My doctor set me up with people who came over, gave me a break to sleep, have a bath, go shopping, whatever I wanted to do for a couple of hours a day. It made me so happy and I felt so relieved afterwards. He did also put me on meds, but I was off them within 6 months.

ashleyandcaleb - 87 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) im not that experienced but maybe its postpardum or the baby blues..?

wildberry - 87 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) there's no harm in telling your doc how you are feeling that way they can make sure that everything is OK

Baby3OnWay - 87 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I was like this as well with my first, the second wasn't as bad though. I think you should speak with your Dr to rule out any underlying issues there, postpardum, depression or in my case it worked out to be some anxiety! best of luck and once you get into a set routine with everything it will all fall into place for you! Hugs, kisses and things will be ok! This is just another step into being a mom.

riknlee - 87 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Hey Niki, sorry to hear about the low feelings. I am sure that once you get your baby into a routine, you will feel so much more in control of things and sleep properly too. I remember when my kids were babies that every day seemed like the next and the last. I think the other mums advice is good and I am glad you reached out. Talk to me anytime and I hope I can help. keep talking!

Melanie07 - 87 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I would speak to your docotr. Since your baby is 6 months old you should be feeling a lot happier besides the normal still being tired. You could be experiancing post partum depression. There is also a forum on this site that discusses post partum depression. You can talk on there with other mom's who are and have suffered from this. I would call the doc first.

UKMama - 87 days ago Rating: 5 (2 votes) I was hideously depressed with my first. I didn't tell any friends for over a year and they all said, "But you seemed so together". I felt ashamed to not be overjoyed and kept quiet. I finally went to my doctor when my son was 8 months old and IMMEDIATELY wished I'd gone sooner. There is so much help and support for women with postnatal depression and it feels great to have that empathy and reassurance. It can help you get through each day just knowing you matter and valid dignified help is out there. Go and see your doctor. It's not okay to be feeling so low. I mean, you don't deserve it and it's not something to put up and shut up about. I kept wishing my son away, despite loving him so much. Be reassured that the joy does come, the tears do stop. It slowly but surely is creeping up on you but it might need help to hurry it along. Go and see your doctor. Your reasons for being depressed are unique but experiencing postnatal depression itself isn't unique at all. You are not alone and you have nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. Ask for help.

bobalu - 87 days ago Rating: 3 (3 votes) From your description, I would say you could be experiencing post partum depression ro the milder version...Baby Blues. I have personally experienced post-partum depression with both of my first two pregnancies and was much better prepared this time. This is a very real medical condition that should be discussed with your doctor. I am currently taking medication that helps me with the depression and anxiety (I have discussed the pros/cons of medication while pregnant/breastfeeding). That in addition to making sure that I am getting enough sleep has been so incredibly helpful in battling my depression. I continue to have some days when I am feeling low and that I am stuck home nursing but that is when I get the pump out and make a bottle and have dad or a friend watch the baby for an hour or two so that I can either get out and walk or take a nap if that is what I am needing. Don't try to do this on your own though...talk to your doctor...there is help and you don't have to sit and feel lonely or sad. You should be enjoying this time with your baby. Congratulations on your baby and Good Luck.

bobalu - 87 days ago Rating: 1 (2 votes) From your description, I would say you could be experiencing post partum depression or...Baby Blues. I have personally experienced post-partum depression with both of my first two pregnancies and was much better prepared this time. This is a very real medical condition that should be discussed with your doctor. I am currently taking medication that helps me with the depression and anxiety (I have discussed the pros/cons of medication while pregnant/breastfeeding). That in addition to making sure that I am getting enough sleep has been so incredibly helpful in battling my depression this time around. I continue to have some days when I am feeling low and that I am stuck home nursing but that is when I get the pump out and make a bottle and have dad or a friend watch the baby for an hour or two so that I can either get out and walk or take a nap if that is what I am needing. Don't try to do this on your own though...talk to your doctor...there is help and you don't have to sit and feel lonely or sad. You should be enjoying this time with your baby. Congratulations on your baby and Good Luck.

RandiLee - 87 days ago Rating: 1 (1 votes) Dcotors say that if your 'baby blues' last more than 3 weeks, you should talk to your doctor about it... It's a big life change...and it's fully expected for your emotions to get the best of you, but you shouldn;t have to go through it alone. Talk to your doctor, and try to get as much support as possible from your partner. Smile *! :) Your a mommy!!!

MelissaJoanne - 87 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) From your description, it sounds like post partum depression. I don't have personal experience with this, but I know that it is a very real medical condition that can often be difficult for a woman to realize she's dealing eith. I'm sure that there are mums on the site that do have experience with ppd, and can tell you how it went for them. I would say to talk to your doctor about it though. It's not something that you should have to suffer through, when there could be an easier medical solution for you. Good luck sweetie!

mommy-of-3 - 87 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) Some women experience "baby blues" shortly after the arrival of their new baby. This does not mean anything is wrong with you, it is for the most part just your hormones re-adjusting as well as you yourself adjusting to your new role. If however you are feeling extremely sad and depressed, cry all day most everyday, and even start to feel resentment towards your baby, than you could have post-partum depression which you should definitely talk to your doctor about.