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1. arizonaprincess2 Said,

   when i was really down, i spent more time with the baby, and the more time i spent helping them the better i felt, hope this helpsReferences :

2. Getta Said,

   I had PPD after 2 of my 4 children.It IS tough to beat…what helped me was getting some exercise when I could,and our local hospital had a new-mothers support group which was wonderful.You might want to inquire at a hospital near to you.Best Wishes.References :

3. pumpkinhead51785 Said,

   talk to ur doctor…and remember that ur a mother and thats a gift from GOD.because not every women is blessed with that.and ur baby is healthy and thats very importantReferences : im a nurse

4. sweetpea Said,

   you have to be strong and you can not let every thing bother you. take time out of the day for just yourself. meditate or do something you like to do.mind over matter. thats the technique i used but then mine only lasted about a month after the birth of my son. good luck things will look up!!References :

5. soylent2oz Said,

   It's a long road. Sleep deprivation is the worst part because it can make depression and mood swings worse.

   Hopefully you have the support of the baby's father and / or family and friends.

   Be sure to see a counselor or religious figure (priest /clergyman/pastor/monk) to discuss any issues that may be holding you back from making real progress.

   I knew it was going to be OK when I started to take some time for myself and I wanted to be around the baby and was happy to see her and not just feel tired and cranky with the baby.

   I highly recommend hitting the gym. Really work out as hard as you can. It really helps to focus. Sound body = sound mind thing.

   Be sure you are eating well, it can be hard when you are depressed, also make sure you are getting plenty of vitamins.

   If you feel that you really haven;t improved then visit your doctor or health care professional to reevaluate what medication you are taking. They may have to change it or tweak the dosage a bit to make it better for you.

   The worse part about PPD is that people don't take it seriously and they tell you stupid platitudes like "you'll be OK" "the depression won't last forever", etc. When you are in the middle of it sometimes it is the last thing you want to hear.

   Try to take care of you, only then will you be able to effectively manage taking care of your baby. Don't cut out the things you like to do, recruit someone to help you get the time you need to be yourself again.

   I hope that you get better and you do find that road to recovery. If you need someone to talk to who has been there (twice, I have 4 kids now) then please email me. Good luck! My prayers are with you References :

6. kcsakany Said,

   the best thing to do is take time for yourself. One or two nights a week need to be mommy nights. go to a movie or have the baby spend a few hours with a f=close friend or family member (outside the house) and take a nap. Remember you are not a bad mom for doing this. By doing this you will feel better and be able to better care for your baby.References : I had to deal with this also