[so-empty]

Hello My gyn had me fill out a form of how I was doing emotionally - it is a form she has everyone do at the cheak to see if they are at risk of postpartim depression- at my 6 week cheak and she thinks due to the results that I do , however she did nto seem to take that I am upset about not being with my baby into considerationa t all - I mean isn't it only logical that someone who gave up their child should be much more depressed then someone who did not?- anyway what I am wondering is has anyone ever heard of postpartim depression happening in someone who gave their child up, because I do not want to go on medication for it if I do not have it.

[Mommy24]

Postpardum depression can affect even the happiest of mom's after child birth. The signs of PPD can also be some of the things that we feel after placement as well. Did you ask your gyno how they distinquish between sadness and grief and PPD? Here are the signs of PPD:
Signs of PPD include:

• Feeling sad, anxious, or irritable
• Loss of interest in things you usually enjoy
• Crying for no clear reason
• Feeling guilty, worthless, helpless, and hopeless
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Eating too much or too little and gaining or losing weight
• Feeling "slowed down," with no energy
• Thinking about death or suicide
• Being unable to concentrate or remember
• Having headaches, stomach problems, or other pains that don't go away with treatment

I am not a doctor so I can't honestly tell you whether or not you are suffering from PPD or just naturally grieving the loss of your bchild, however in either diagnosis you would need to find someone to help you through it, with or without prescription drugs or maybe even counseling.

Best of luck to you!

[bromanchik]

It could very well be that the loss and grief of losing your child is also what triggered the depression. The real question is what kind of treatment is appropriate. If your symptoms are severe enough to be considered clinical depression than you may need a short time on some anti-depressant medication. What is severe? Feelings of wanting to harm yourself or others, the inability to function on a regular basis. Being sad, even distraught is understandable. Not being able to get out of bed requires attention.

This said, medication is not a cure all.The traditional therapy used for post-partum depression also does not apply here. (some of which involves the baby) You need a therapist that understands the losses involved in losing a child to adoption. If you need help findng one, let me know.

[Rylee45]

As the others said, yes postpardum depression can happen to any woman. It's a chemical thing.

My youngest daughter had that with both her babies. It was awful. She could barely function because of the PPD.

She was put on medication for a short while and it helped.

I also think that the loss of your baby has a lot to do with the depression too. You can't help but feel that way.

Your doctor should be taking that into consideration too.

I wish you the best and hope things calm down for you.

Rylee