Spent some time today going back over a topic that keeps coming up with regard to my situation. Postpartum Depression.
I found a resource for men who have spouses or gf's going through it and what they describe fits my situation to a T. It is both comforting and alarming.
Has anyone ever looked at the WAW in the context of PPD? Anyone have any personal experience?
I am NOT shifting blame or focus - I completely own my parts and have for quote awhile. Some of this just hits home pretty hard. Found the following factors that contribute to PPD.
•previous history of depression or anxiety - CHECK! •family history of mental illness - CHECK! •previous postpartum depression •antenatal depression •infertility treatment - FREAKING GIGANTIC CHECK!!!!! •previous miscarriage or stillbirth •lack of partner support - CHECK! •domestic violence •recent trauma (death in the family, house move (CHECK!), job loss (CHECK X2!) etc.) •childhood trauma Emotional? CHECK!! •poverty or financial problems •teenaged mothers •lack of social support •diabetes •teenaged mothers •older, first-time mothers CHECK!! •mothers of multiples •difficult pregnancies (best rest, hyperemesis) •babies born with health problems, babies in NICU
Early on, when I hinted at this particular topic, she became quite angry. Even worse, I reached out to her OB/GYN - that was a big mistake.
Thing is, I DO think that this is at least somewhat a factor in my sitch - if not a major one. Notwithstanding, she does not see it at all - though others have. She has been on antidepressants since we've met and recently pulled the plug on them - that's not going to help.
Nothing I can do here - was just looking for thoughts.
