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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think you need a label for it - do you?

How exactly are you finding it hard to cope right now?  Sounds like you're doing quite well if you can hold down a job and care for your children.

Why do you feel a need for a diagnosis?[/quote]

Situationally, I'm having a hard time and am not coping well.  I don't really feel the need for a diagnosis, but lots of people encourage it.  Still, "knowing" there is probably [b]something wrong with me[/b], and knowing my husband thinks poorly of people with that problem is hard.[/quote]

First of all, even if you get diagnosed there is nothing "wrong with you." Having a form of mental illness doesn't mean there is something wrong with you.  I urge you to stop using that kind of self talk as it will not help you in a bit.  Getting diagnosed means just that.  There is an explanation for what you are feeling and you can get proper treatment.  As you already pointed out, your PPD could have been addressed sooner had you had the support.  That support doesn't necessarily have to come from your husband if he is not understanding.  It could be from your therapist or a close friend.  I would work on managing the symptoms and getting stronger before you have any conversations with your husband about labels.  [/quote]

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