Feeling a tad off

~onesinlove~ · #1 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 06:49 AM

I REALLY hate this, and it's aggrivating that I am already feeling like this. I have this feeling I can't shake... I feel empty and alone. I KNOW it's hormones 100%. I just don't recall feeling it to this extent before. Nothing is wrong, but I feel horrible. I feel so sad and by myself. I don't want SO to go to work because I have been missing him horribly and feel out of sorts when he is gone. Anyone who knows us and our relationship KNOWS this is unusual. Me and Jay have a GREAT relationship... but I tend to enjoy my time during the day while he is at work (and never had a problem admitting it heh). Every morning it gets harder and harder to see him walk out that door, and I have no idea why. I feel like there is something wrong between us, but the fact is, I don't think things have been any better than they are right now. We have even been talking about getting married finally in the next month or two. So why am I feeling like this? I told Jay lastnight that I didn't feel right, and he told me he has noticed that I have been a little off the past few days. He then proceeded to wipe my tears away, hugged me and reassured me how much he is in love with me.

But still, I just can't shake this horrible feeling....

sederinger · #2 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 07:14 AM

Lurking...I felt this exact same way when I had my daughter in 2002. Its a feeling I hope that I never have to go through again. It was PPD. It took a couple of weeks for me to figure out that was causing me to feel so alone, empty and helpless. I cried a lot. I needed to have my DH around, but even when he was there I still felt 'off'. I got put on Zoloft and it started to help within about 1-2 weeks. I took it for about 6 months and it made the BIGGEST difference with everything. I started taking when I was in the last mo. of pregnancy with my DS and didn't have any PPD. I will be getting on it again in September (I'm due in October) so I don't have to go through this again.

I wish you the best of luck. Try talking to your dr or midwife about how you are feeling. They should be able to help you.

3rd of a 3rd · #3 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 07:18 AM

I'm sorry you are feeling this way. You are right- hormones are probably the only cause. Think about calling your Dr. & talking about it. That could be a big help. Think about all the changes & stress & highs & lows we're going through. Wow. It's a lot & you have every reason to feel different.
I'm thinking of you!

Desicampos · #4 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 07:19 AM

I'm sorry your not feeling "right". Give your Dr a call and let them know how your feeling

~onesinlove~ · #5 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 07:20 AM

Thanks for your response =) I have an appt with my PCP on Monday for my BP issues, so I will be sure to mention this new twist as well.

I always wondered with every pregnancy if I had suffered a little bit of PPD... but if this is truly what it is this time, I now know that all the other times I did not have PPD. This is so much worse and more intense than any other feeling I have ever felt. No matter what I do I don't feel any better.

beccandrew · #6 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 07:21 AM

I'm sorry you are feeling so sad and lonely. The shift in hormones after having a new baby are huge! I agree that it may not be a bad idea to call your dr. ((hugs))

workingon#1 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 07:51 AM

Sounds like PPD to me. I'd call your OB to discuss and get something if you can! Good luck hun!

mom2one&babybean · #8 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 08:28 AM

I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. It's great that you recognized it though and are going to talk to someone about it. ((((Hugs)))) I hope you are feeling better soon.

Anna_H_66 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 08:37 AM

I'm sorry you are feeling so tough this time around. It sounds like PPD to me, I would definately check it out. It sounds like your DH does care, so that's great. Hang in there momma!

Champaggne · #10 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 10:31 AM

ah i hope you feel better soon.... give it some time i bet you will come out of it.

Calling you doc isnt a bad idea... that is what they are there for

MD_Mommie · #11 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 01:56 PM

I'm sorry you are feeling so down. I hope it all passes for you quickly. Maybe have hubby take a day off of work every once in a while to help you through the day. Also, it might make you remember why you liked having the day to yourself so much. *teehee*

Hang in there it will get better.

ps if it gets any worse, talk to your doc and see if you are having any PPD. those hormones do nasty nasty things to us momma's

sept9th mommy · #12 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 02:00 PM

Sorry you are feeling so down. It does sound like your hormones are in overdrive and it's a good thing you are recognizing it. I think you got some great advice about calling your doc. It always helps to talk about it and please know we are here for you too. Hang in there and sending big hugs your way!!