Is this depression or what??

Question

Ok, first off I lost my Dad 5 years ago and ever since then I have never been the same. Its like, I see a Dad walking with their little girl and I get teary eyed. Also, during my pregnancy I would always get down because I was so sad because I knew my Dad couldn't be there to see his grandson be born and also watch him grow...it just seems like after I have had the baby its gotten a lot worse, when I look at my baby, he looks JUST like my Dad. I have tried to talk to my doctor about this but it seems like they are in such a hurry to just get you out...all they do is give me some pills and they don't help...Could it be depression or what?? Im working on getting a new doctor....just need some advice on what to do until then.

Serious answers only.

Answer 1

It sounds like you had a little depression before you had the baby and now you have had the baby it sounds like you also have post-partum depression. I don't know how long you have been on the meds but it takes a good 2 wks from my exp for them to even really feel like they are doing something, please be patient and if you have been on them at least that long I would find a couselor to talk to either way ,it really does help, it is somewhere you can release everything that has built up like your dad passing and everything you feel and then they walk you though how to feel better but it is not how you think they mostly listen and let you just talk and talk and they talk a little here and there to give advice on how to get though it. And depending on what doc you have they may just give pills and not counsel I had a doc for reg and a counselor and a med doc . so if you happy with your doctor in every other way then keep them if you feel they push you though like a conveyer belt then def find a new one.

Good Luck it will get better you just need to find a couselor or someone to talk to plus I recommend also taking the meds  

Answer 2

Yes, it sounds like you are definatly facing a low point in youe life. After people loose somone they love, the grief can often send people into depression. Try just to think about the happy times you and your dad had, and try not to focus on the fact that he is no longer with you. Get out and about and do different hobbies to take your mind off it all. Maybe see a conciller. If you go private then it could e costly, but you will feel 10 times better after.

Good luck, hope i turns out ok for you :) X

Answer 3

I think you are still going through the grieving process. Talk to your dr about it, i think in your case some therapy might help ease the pain so to speak.