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Old Jul 11, 2011, 06:29 AM
TabithaCat TabithaCat is offline
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Hey, well, like the heading says, there is something happening to me and I am not sure what it is.
I had a baby 7 weeks ago and since then my head feels a bit 'fried'.
She isnt a very demanding baby. From the time I brought her home, she wakes up twice every night. So I get my sleep in.

It started 2 weeks ago. I was watching a movie and suddenly my head was saying the movie is incomplete. There is something missing. I got so wound up I had to switch it off.
The next day I read a favourite book of mine and the same thing happened. I couldnt finish reading it. It was all wrong.
That night I began writing a story I have had in my head for a while. But it wasnt like I wanted to write, it was like I HAD to write. Like I was being forced. I didnt sleep all night. I kept the little one by my side and I wrote all night. I eventually went to sleep 11 the next morning out of exhaustion.
Then I was fine again till now. Its happening again. I cant watch tv or read anything. My mind is saying its wrong and incomplete!
What is going on with me????

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Old Jul 11, 2011, 07:36 AM
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Hi Tabitha ~ I'm no doctor, but it sounds to me like you're having some kind of "post-partum" episode. Keep in mind that your hormones are all messed up right now, and things just aren't quite "normal." After having a baby, many times we just don't feel "ourselves." I know I didn't after the birth of my kids. I couldn't sit still - I couldn't sleep - wasn't hungry, etc. This continued until after my first period -- which was months away due to the fact that I breast fed -- many times that will delay your period.

If I were you, I'd talk with my doctor about it. Perhaps he can suggest something to make you feel more "together." You're CERTAINLY not crazy!!! LOL God bless & take care -- and congrats on your new little angel! Hugs, Lee


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Old Jul 11, 2011, 07:42 AM
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tabitha, welcome to pc and congrats on your new little one. i agree with lee, it sounds like post partum. i'd contact your doc. no, you're not going crazy, hun.
try this site if you wish. it may clarify what's going on-http://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/postpartum-depression-symptoms
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Old Jul 14, 2011, 04:03 PM
TabithaCat TabithaCat is offline
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Thanks alot! It appears I may be suffering from Postpartum blues. I'll go chat with my doc. Wasnt sure :P Seems such a weird 'symptom'.
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