Thanks for the words of encouragement Rap. I have lived with it now for nearly five years. Without going into all the details it is very clear to me and a few others what my wife is suffering from and I seem powerless to do anything.

The single most frustrating part is the roller-coaster ride which you must endure every single day. Just when you think there is a glimmer of hope, your world comes crashing down all around you. We are seeing a marraige counselor together who sees the same issues I do, but based on this type of disorder, as a therapist, he just can't come out and say, "you have PPD". It would completely alienate her from him.

I have started seeing a seperate counselor on my own to help me cope with my anger. A few times in the past year she pushed me to the point of being physically violent (shoving matches) and ultimately I took a swing at her (Thank God I missed). My behavior was totally unacceptable and I am very ashamed that I could not have handled myself better. SInce I have been seeing someone, I have been able to maintain my cool better when she has her episodes and don't have the anger welling up inside me as much.

I would love to hear from anyone who is going through PPD. I know the prognosis is bleak, but I am a 'glass half full' kind of guy. Thanks for taking the time to read this.