birth control and PPD
Last Friday, I went to my OB for an IUD. At first, it was a bit painful - felt like period cramps but everything seems to be o.k. now. I'm still finding it funny and surprising that I even have to be on birth control considering how long it took to get pregnant in the first place but I don't need any more surprises. I absolutely adore my little guy - my Nicholas - and couldn't imagine my life without him, but, at this time, I don't think we will have any more children.
I also went to talk to her about post-partum depression. She gave me a list of psychologists I could go see, as well as a low dose of an anti-depressant. I need to figure out which psychologist to go see - whichever one is closer to me and well, one that insurance will cover (if they do). Most of the time, I feel alright. There are just some times that I just cry for absolutely no reason or when I feel overwhelmed with things I want to do before I go back to work or because work is coming ever closer or when life with 3 small children gets a little crazy or when I feel like things aren't going the way I would like them to or expected them to. I told this to my OB and she said that this is all normal - which I'm sure it is - but it felt weird for me to talk about it, so I'm not sure how it will go when seeing a psychologist. It was one thing to talk about with others who have gone through the same thing (as with my support group), but when it is just one on one? I don't know - I'll try it out and see how it goes.
I also went to talk to her about post-partum depression. She gave me a list of psychologists I could go see, as well as a low dose of an anti-depressant. I need to figure out which psychologist to go see - whichever one is closer to me and well, one that insurance will cover (if they do). Most of the time, I feel alright. There are just some times that I just cry for absolutely no reason or when I feel overwhelmed with things I want to do before I go back to work or because work is coming ever closer or when life with 3 small children gets a little crazy or when I feel like things aren't going the way I would like them to or expected them to. I told this to my OB and she said that this is all normal - which I'm sure it is - but it felt weird for me to talk about it, so I'm not sure how it will go when seeing a psychologist. It was one thing to talk about with others who have gone through the same thing (as with my support group), but when it is just one on one? I don't know - I'll try it out and see how it goes.
Labels: Birth Control, Post Partum Depression
5 Comments:
At 10:20 PM ,
Kerry Lynn said...
What did the doc give you? I've been on lexapro for two years now. I've been weaning myself off of it but every time I get down to 5mg I totally feel bad again. I've been on 5 for a couple months now and I just don't handle things right and I have anxiety.
I just don't understand how I can still have PPD this long after having babies.
One thing to watch out for is weight gain. I'm not sure if you're prone to that or not but anti-depressants tend to make you gain weight. I had lost all of my twin pregnancy weight before going on the lexapro and within two months I had gained it ALL back plus a little more.
Sorry you're feeling the crazies but it's so much better to get the help than suffer.
At 11:49 AM ,
seattlegal said...
She gave me Zoloft - a really low dose of it. 25 mg, I think. I just filled the prescription today so I'll start taking it later. She warned me about the weight gain, so I'll have to try to keep an eye on that!
At 12:26 PM ,
Alex said...
I hope you feel better soon.
At 4:53 PM ,
Vasectomy Reversal said...
Some time anti-depressants may lead to weight gain. You need to careful in this regard.
Jane
At 9:45 PM ,
Anonymous said...
i think you should not be worried about gaining a few pounds. i think that would be a minor side effect if taking zoloft made you feel better.
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