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I had a baby in February by C-Section. It was so traumatic, my baby and I almost died after 27 hours of unmedicated labor. My body just wasn't accepting birth, I only dilated to a 5 and tore my left abdominal muscle. After all of that, my baby was jaundice and they wouldn't let me see her. the first month of her life was at the doctor and in bed with me because of my abdominal tear and c section recovery. I'm left with guilt, chronic back pain, my scar keeps opening up, and I'm depressed on top of all that. I finally called the doctor for medication as I thought she would just give me something to help but she referred me to a behavioral health specialist... I don't want to or have the energy to go through all that. I'd almost rather deal with it myself than talk about it with a shrink... am I selfish for that? Would medication keep me in bed more? I'm tired of being tired!
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I had my c section in March after 27 hours of laboring. Baby had jaundice as well. When I go to the doctors I do not feel like the questionnaire for PPD matches me, but I feel so different and off at home. Anxious and depressed. Do you have family or people in your life to lean on? It is not selfish to think you can handle it without the medicine. Leaving the house with a baby is hard. I hope you find a quality mental health professional that understands your needs. š¤
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I would see if they offer telehealth and you can stay home and do the appt and if you have a partner or family member can pick up medication if prescribed for you. It is 100000000000% worth it. It will not keep you in bed it will help you and I can say this coming from the other side. I wish I had done it sooner. You will have a new lease on life!
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