Who do I call for postpartum depression?

[Anonymous]

Hi op I'm so sorry, I was there once too. Providing one additional resource in case you need it at any point or in case others see this thread.

1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (833-943-5746). it is a new 24/7 national hotline for postpartum moms staffed by qualified counselors. As of this week, they are answering calls within a couple minutes, barely any wait.

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

You can also text.

Meds also helped me a lot. They time to work but worth getting started. Agree with contacting ANY of your mom friends or a neighbor who is a mom - almost any woman who has had a child will understand. Whether because they experienced it or another mom they are close to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I missed my appointment, currently 7 weeks pp. I'm just not managing this time well at all and idk who I can call. My appointment was rescheduled for another 4 weeks from today and I can't wait. My husband is at work. No family local.my kids are in the car. I left the air on but I'm taking a break away because I don't want to drive and cry. But I do want to talk to a medical professional. And I want to change my practice. Is there anywhere I can just walkin and be seen?

Your husband needs to come home now. If he can't for some reason, call a friend and ask them to come over. Even if you don't feel like you're close enough to ask that favor. I would walk out of work for literally any woman I know who said they needed emergency PPD care and left their kids in the car with the air on to get a break.

Use the crisis text link PP posted. Call your pediatrician and your OB, tell them what you told us, and let them know it's an emergency.

You did the right thing by asking for help. DH needs to step up now.

Same. 100%

+1.

[Anonymous]

OP, when you can please come back and let us know how things are going. I think a lot of us are worrying about worst-case scenarios with small kids in a hot car during summer and would love to hear that they're inside and healthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, when you can please come back and let us know how things are going. I think a lot of us are worrying about worst-case scenarios with small kids in a hot car during summer and would love to hear that they're inside and healthy.

And we want to know you are ok. Hopefully the moment passed and the resources shared are helping you get personal support. Adding to the chorus of any woman whose had a child will help, I’m one of them. If you need someone please reach out.

[Anonymous]

Here is a list of therapists in the DC area who treat PPD: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/dc/washington?category=pregnancy-prenatal-postpartum

I know therapy waitlists can be long, so you can also try BetterHelp or Talkspace (apps that offer teletherapy).

In the immediate moment, yes, absolutely, any woman -- neighbor, friend, sister, etc. will be happy to help you. I would help a friend with PPD in a heartbeat (and I have done). Get those kids out of the car but it's fine to put them in a playpen for 10 minutes and cry your heart out in the shower.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s good OP is getting good support here, but I don’t think it’s that alarming she has her kids in the car while she stepped out to cry (and is presumably right next to the car). Sometimes for me, having the kids in car seats is the only break I can get since my kids are so wild and destructive.

I’m glad OP Is getting all these resources but let’s not make such a huge thing out of the kids being in the car. OP hasn’t said anything indicating she’s thinking to harm them or herself.

Even with the AC on in car this is not safe. The engine is running and lots of things can happen. It is imperative that she brings children inside immediately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s good OP is getting good support here, but I don’t think it’s that alarming she has her kids in the car while she stepped out to cry (and is presumably right next to the car). Sometimes for me, having the kids in car seats is the only break I can get since my kids are so wild and destructive.

I’m glad OP Is getting all these resources but let’s not make such a huge thing out of the kids being in the car. OP hasn’t said anything indicating she’s thinking to harm them or herself.

Even with the AC on in car this is not safe. The engine is running and lots of things can happen. It is imperative that she brings children inside immediately.

If the kids are in car seats and OP is standing right there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s good OP is getting good support here, but I don’t think it’s that alarming she has her kids in the car while she stepped out to cry (and is presumably right next to the car). Sometimes for me, having the kids in car seats is the only break I can get since my kids are so wild and destructive.

I’m glad OP Is getting all these resources but let’s not make such a huge thing out of the kids being in the car. OP hasn’t said anything indicating she’s thinking to harm them or herself.

Even with the AC on in car this is not safe. The engine is running and lots of things can happen. It is imperative that she brings children inside immediately.

If the kids are in car seats and OP is standing right there?

I don't know where you live but lately engine running, car unlocked = please come carjack me in a lot of places, NWDC included.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s good OP is getting good support here, but I don’t think it’s that alarming she has her kids in the car while she stepped out to cry (and is presumably right next to the car). Sometimes for me, having the kids in car seats is the only break I can get since my kids are so wild and destructive.

I’m glad OP Is getting all these resources but let’s not make such a huge thing out of the kids being in the car. OP hasn’t said anything indicating she’s thinking to harm them or herself.

Even with the AC on in car this is not safe. The engine is running and lots of things can happen. It is imperative that she brings children inside immediately.

If the kids are in car seats and OP is standing right there?

You are an idiot if you do not see the danger of doing this.

[Anonymous]

Checking in, OP. You ok?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Checking in, OP. You ok?

OP didn't check back so I guess we've been suckered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Checking in, OP. You ok?

OP didn't check back so I guess we've been suckered.

Hey, maybe she stabilized and or has her hands full. I appreciate the info shared for others too. Those resources were noticed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Checking in, OP. You ok?

OP didn't check back so I guess we've been suckered.

Hey, maybe she stabilized and or has her hands full. I appreciate the info shared for others too. Those resources were noticed.

Nah. We were suckered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi op I'm so sorry, I was there once too. Providing one additional resource in case you need it at any point or in case others see this thread.

1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (833-943-5746). it is a new 24/7 national hotline for postpartum moms staffed by qualified counselors. As of this week, they are answering calls within a couple minutes, barely any wait.

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

You can also text.

Meds also helped me a lot. They time to work but worth getting started. Agree with contacting ANY of your mom friends or a neighbor who is a mom - almost any woman who has had a child will understand. Whether because they experienced it or another mom they are close to.

Things have gotten so bad we need a national hotline for moms?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi op I'm so sorry, I was there once too. Providing one additional resource in case you need it at any point or in case others see this thread.

1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (833-943-5746). it is a new 24/7 national hotline for postpartum moms staffed by qualified counselors. As of this week, they are answering calls within a couple minutes, barely any wait.

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

You can also text.

Meds also helped me a lot. They time to work but worth getting started. Agree with contacting ANY of your mom friends or a neighbor who is a mom - almost any woman who has had a child will understand. Whether because they experienced it or another mom they are close to.

Things have gotten so bad we need a national hotline for moms?!

Yes, they have. Are you a mom?