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12-21-2012 at 11:13 PM
JustDoIt62...
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PPD or PPA- DD mentioned

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Has anyone here been diagnosed with postpartum depression or anxiety after a miscarriage? Things seem to be getting worse here for me, emotionally. If I'm not constantly busy, I'm either completely zoned out or crying- which isn't good since I'm a SAHM. I was so at peace those first few days but since last Saturday I seem to be on a downhill slope. If things don't get better after the holidays, I plan on calling my doctor (do I call my OB or will just my family practitioner do?).

In the meantime, I was curious if anyone else can help figure out if this is just normal grief or if I should look into something more?


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12-21-2012 at 11:52 PM
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I've been wondering the same thing.    I think for me right now, the loss is too fresh to know if what I'm experiencing is normal grief-related sadness or actualPPD/PPA.  The stress of the holidays isn't helping.    I go back to my OB on January 9th and am hoping that I'll have a clearer picture of how I'm doing by then, and I'll be able to ask her about it then.    I think the OB will have better answers than my GP would.

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12-22-2012 at 6:18 AM
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I have no experience with a diagnosis of either but it is not unlikely. Is it possible to meet with a counselor in the next week just to see if it helps? They might be able to give you some support and help you work through things. I'd also talk to your Dr. and see what they suggest.

Hang in there but don't ignore your feelings. Big hugs!



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12-22-2012 at 8:04 AM
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I agree with the above, don't ignore your feelings. There is nothing wrong with going to see someone. Losing a baby is such a taboo subject and it is so hard having to internalize everything.  

I'm not sure what your husband does for a living but at my previous and current employer and also my husband's employer they offer 10 free counseling sessions a year and that you are already paying for in your benefits. It's a benefit that usually goes unused but I know a few people that used it and they said it was a wonderful resource and helped them figure out if they should seek out more medical help or not.


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12-22-2012 at 8:07 AM
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I don't know an answer to your question, but with the sudden loss of hormones that comes with miscarriage I would think it's quite possible to suffer from PPD/PPA. Please do see someone to discuss how you're feeling. Whether PPD/PPA or not, counseling and/or medication can help you get through this. 

Also know that there are lots of women here as a (virtual) shoulder to cry on when you need. 



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12-23-2012 at 6:51 PM
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I'm not a healthcare professional or anything, but what you described sounds a lot like the PPA/PPD I experienced after having DD.

After my first loss I experienced a LOT of depression that lasted for several months.  I never went to the doctor specifically for those feelings and figured I would snap out of it eventually.  Now after having PPA/PPD, I'm fairly certain that's what I was experiencing.  Like the pp said, the sudden surge and then crash in hormones can make you feel crazy.

I had another loss a few weeks ago and while I weaned myself off of Zoloft (which I was given for PPA/PPD) while we were TTC, I've since started taking it again and it has helped immensely.  Like you I am a SAHM and found that I was just sort of zoning out and not always present and it just is not an option.  And while my heart is still heavy and I am sad, it has taken the edge off so I don't feel such overwhelming despair and I'm much more with it.

I'm sorry you're going through this.  Miscarriage or PPD alone can be so isolating, but coupled together is really tough.  I would definitely encourage you to reach out to your OB.  Even if you end up not getting meds, my OB helped me find a counselor and support groups for my PPD.  


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