Am I depressed or just unhappily married?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Am I feeling unhappy with my husband because I have PPD or am I just depressed because I'm feeling unhappy with my husband?I "checked out" of my marriage...
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PPD can strain a marriage, even the best marriage. You say that you are already in counseling. Have you discussed all of this with your therapist? Maybe some couple counseling would be a good idea....
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At times my marriage is strained, he thinks that he needs to go out and party. While i sit here at home. It just sucks, but I dont feel like going out anywhere cuz the weekends is my time with the...
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Devildog--What you are experiencing is my life in a nutshell. I am starting to believe that I may have developed PPD due to the stresses associated with an already strained marriage. I can totally...
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Thanks for the support. I am back for the doc with a prescription for Zoloft. I guess that's a start in the right direction.brandywine - Have you had any conversations with your husband about this? At...
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I wish that I could give you the magic way to get started in the right direction. I can't. I don't know what it is, either. I have talked with my husband about this--he doesn't really seem to care. He...
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I certainly have had serious thoughts about this also. On top of this already stressful ppd, we are currently building a house straining the marriage even more. Hopeful when all said and done, we will...
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devildog.. I know what you are going through! Ask your husband to take you to your next doctor's visit so, he can hear what PPD's like. Nobody can understand this illness unless they have gone through...
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Hi there!I read your post and I think this is normal for the first stages of PPD. Your husband is both putting up a defense because he may be a bit scared inside, dealing with his own new daddyhood...
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HI and welcome,Amy is right on target. Husbands often don't "get" PPD. They think it is like extended PMS or something that will just go away if given time. Then they get sick of it and start...
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I experienced a similar situation in my marriage. I tried everything to educate my husband, but he refused to believe I had any kind of illness. He pretended to magically understand about the PPD when...
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I wanted to post an update because so many of you were so kind and generous with your support. I read a lot of discussion boards and you guys are the most wise bunch of women I've ever come across....
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I'm SO glad that your husband is starting to work with you on this! That is GREAT news! Keep the communication lines between the two of you open and you should weather this storm just fine. Catherine
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That is good news. there are sure to be lots of ups and downs. Hang on and enjoy the ride!Heather
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I'm so glad that your husband was receptive to going with you to the doctor! Glad you're feeling better and I look forward to hearing more updates!Love,Sandra
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That was wonderful that he went with you to the doctors. There will be ups and downs, but soon the ups will far not number the downs.Stef
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