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How to Deal with Postpartum Depression

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By kstarr0028
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After having a baby, you have a lot to deal with and some women have postpartum depression, this is how I dealt with mine and I hope it can help you!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    First, don't self diagnose. I kept telling myself that I did not have Postpartum Depression. I could deal with it. I cried day after day, and yet, I didnt think anything was wrong. My friends and family kept telling me that I needed to think about things and get help.

  2. Step 2

    Next, I went to a counseler at my church to talk about things at home. How I felt, alone even with the house full, I felt alone. I felt like I had to do it all. I was supermom and when I couldn't, I felt less than what I was.

  3. Step 3

    Next, I went to my family doctor who diagnosed the Postpartum depression. I got prescribed medication. Yet, what helped me was well was my new outlook.

  4. Step 4

    I got up each morning telling myself that my job first and foremost was taking care of me and the baby. Next, I got help from friends and family. I called them when I needed a helping hand. I no longer felt like I had to do it all

  5. Step 5

    Next, I realized I was not alone in these feelings. A lot of women have this issue and they are just fine with support. I turned to online support groups.

  6. Step 6

    Next, I started enjoying the new life I had made. He was perfect, as was my love for him. Never once did I entertain hurting my child, I did in fact just couldn't handle anything outside of him and me.

  7. Step 7

    Once I had a counseler, Took medication and realized that I didnt have to be perfect did I start to get better. At this time I have a healthly nine month old and I am on my way to being the best mom I can be.

  8. Step 8

    Do not be ashamed, be aware and have fun being a parent!

Tips & Warnings
  • THIS IS NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
  • THIS IS MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
  • DO NOT SUBSTITUE FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS

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zebradel said

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on 9/13/2009 Thanks for this article

missperson said

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on 9/7/2009 Glad you wrote this article. It is definately nothing to be ashamed of. More mom's have it than we know, and it really needs to be talked about more.

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