Postpartum Depression ?

Q: I can't diagnose you with PPD, but perhaps you should be talking to your OB about what you are feeling. It sounds to me that you might be having some depression coupled with what are not uncommon post-baby marital problems.

A:I stopped Paxil as soon as I was able after having the baby, during the second week of breastfeeding and have had more energy and been feeling GREAT and calm etc. I wasn't on it for depression, was on it for panic attacks. Had been on it in the past for anxiety/stress but never actual depression. From the way I felt on it, I don't think it would be the best choice for me to deal with depression anyway if I DID need medication for depression. Anyway I HAD been feeling so great but am starting to have symptoms that I notice and that bother me. I am not sure if this could be postpartum depression starting up or what. Things

are not going well between me and my husband and the constant feelings of being dissatisfied, unfulfilled, tense and stressed, unhappy etc are starting to get to me. Also, it is not all my husband's fault-there are times, sure, that he should be doing a lot better, but there are also times when he IS trying, and it just doesn;t satisfy me....I feel letdown, like things aren't good enough, he doesn't please me etc. The very first thing I would do would be to see a doctor and either get back on the Paxil or try something else for depression. PPD is so common and I think it's way worth it to see how much of your feelings are due to that before you do anything drastic!