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Not PPD but I had severe postpartum anxiety after my daughter was born. I eventually ended up on Buspirone. I wish I had started taking the Buspirone a lot sooner than I did, it made me feel a lot better.
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I had it — I got hit very hard with the baby blues about 4 days postpartum and it got better but I still had crying spells, mood swings, and pretty dark thoughts. I felt very alone, and very guilty for not being good enough. I started therapy around 8 weeks out and it helped a lot. My husband also really rallied for me. And taking care of basic needs I’d been neglecting (showering, eating enough real food, taking some time to myself to work out, getting slightly better sleep) helped a lot too. I didn’t personally end up needing medication but I know it can really help some people.
Wishing you all the best 🫶 It gets better, and recognizing you might need help is the hardest part.
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