[hippiechick]

I have had post partum depression, showing up about 3 days after birth. How did I get through it (my daughter is nearly 2 now)? Well, I took all the support I could find, in people helping me care for the baby. Even a night of uninterrupted sleep helps. Take things one day at a time. Get out in the sunshine and walk, even when (especially wh en) you don't feel like it. Find someone to talk to about how you are feeling.

If you feel like harming yourself or your child, seek help immediately (911 works). If the depression doesn't go away in a couple weeks or if it gets worse, talk to your doctor about it.