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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m always a little afraid to share my story with people like OP but it might be a useful data point for her. I had a tough first birth and a colicky baby. I struggled with PPD for fully a year and my first took until preschool to reliably sleep through the night. Still, once he was two and a half, we thought it had to be easier the second time around. Plus, I wasn’t getting any younger and we had agreed to have two kids when we got engaged.

Well, I had a devastating hemorrhage from the birth and needed a transfusion. And I had PPD again but much more severe. I was hospitalized for it, cycled through medications that didn’t work, and had to take medical leave to do an outpatient therapy program again once I had returned to work. I spent every day in the grip of terrible fear. It just wouldn’t stop. I had the best psychiatrists and a loving spouse. Six months ago I tried ketamine therapy and finally got some relief. My second had just turned 3. I feel like I barely know her and my career is in tatters. I love my children and I hope to someday have more perspective on my situation. But if you aren’t sure you want a second, it’s okay to have one.[/quote]

Sending love, PP. I also had very bad PPD too and it's really hard. I wish there was more support for women. Honestly I wish our whole culture around childbirth and early motherhood was different because it shouldn't be like this.

I also think it's important to share your story because it's real. PPD can be a big deal. People should know.

Wishing you and your family well. [/quote]

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