How long is too long to have PPD and does it then fall under clinical depression?

Question

Is 3 years too long to have post-partum depression?

Answer 1

yes three years is to long.  You need to see your DR and get some help.  I had it for 6 months or so when my son was little and that was hard.  Good luck with it ... here are some idea's for Self-Care at Home

Surround yourself with supportive family members and friends, and ask for their help in caring for the baby.

Take care of yourself. Get as much rest as you can. Nap when the baby naps.

Try not to spend much time alone.

Spend some time alone with your husband or partner.

Take a shower and get dressed every day.

Get out of the house. Take a walk, see a friend, do something you enjoy. Get someone to take care of the baby if you can; if you can't, take the baby with you.

Don't expect too much from yourself. Don't worry too much about the housework. Ask friends and family for help.

Talk to other mothers. You can learn from each other, and their experiences can be reassuring.

If the depression persists for longer than 2 weeks or is very deep, talk to your health care provider.

Answer 2

i think 3 years of feeling moody and depressed is way too long.  More so, when you have a beautiful baby which you should be enjoying, because time runs, and your baby will never be 1 and 2 and 3 again.  You should go to a doctor and get help.

I had it for 6 months, luckily went away by itself.  But i didn't even realise i had it, until it started to go and i started to feel better.  

good luck, many women have this are are beating it everyday. you can do it!!