I am in need of some advice! I am 12 weeks postpartum with a beautiful baby boy.
But since giving birth I have developed postpartum depression.
I’ve been through 2 different kinds of medications. Zoloft and Celexa… I had to stop taking them within 2-3 days because they both induced Mania and made me crazy!
Sometimes I have forced myself to go out and it sort of helps for that day, but then I’m right back to square one with my depression when I get home.
Now I just keep making excuses of why to not go out. I have a lot of anxiety so I feel like I’m ALWAYS being judged. A 20 year old with a baby, I’m looked at like I’m a kid.
I just can’t overcome this by myself, but I’m sooo not going the medicine route anymore.
I know about CBD oil, but I just don’t feel comfortable with it since I have a son.
If anyone has any experience and knows any natural ways to get over depression and anxiety, I could really use some help! 
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It took me awhile to sort my regimen of meds to help me. Frustrating, but it took a bit of trial and error to see what worked for me. I’d keep working closely with your doctor to see what they can do and suggest as well. Hang in there sweets. You aren’t alone!
I also have found that meditation and yoga help me a lot. I know you’re a younger mama - do you have any help at home with the baby? Having some exclusive time for you is also highly important. I understand it’s difficult to find time for mama especially with an infant at home. But it’s very good for you. Even if it’s just time for a bath and a book for a half hour, you have to take care of you so you can take care of baby.
There’s also a variety of essential oils you can use. I’ve found lavender and vetiver work best for me but everyone’s different.
I’ve heard beneficial insight about EFT tapping but I’m new to it myself. Also chiropractics and acupuncture can help.
Sending you lots of love and support. You’re doing a great job trying to find what will work for you!
- V
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CBD is fine for mothers it won’t affect your parenting.
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Get up get dressed, put on your make up, bathe, eat, have coffee… hold your baby close, love your baby. No matter how you feel KEEP PUSHING! It will get better. Most importantly, get some sun!! Sit out and take walks with your baby or with friends. Don’t isolate yourself.
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I cant tolerate the long term meds either. So they have me on xanax only. I also smoke. Cbd isnt gonna make you feel any type of way 
If you went into a mania from antidepressants chances are you are bi-polar. Try Latuda or a medicine targeting manic depression.
Did I miss something when I got Married at 15 had my Daughter a month after I turned 16 took care of Husband and baby by myself and never felt it was hard, I am so sorry all these Mommas are having such a hard time, I really wish I could tell you how to fix it, I wish I could hug you and make it better, I really hope you find something that works for you. I do feel your pain a family member had a hard time, I took baby so she could have me time when she was down. Good luck to you and GOD BLESS YOU
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I have had four babies in the past 4 years so I know exactly how you feel. I have been on welbutrian and it seems to work…but before I was on effexor and that worked also.
Depression meds on there own don’t always help alone. You may also need to be put on an anxiety med
CBD doesn’t give you a high feeling…also I’m on Effexor there’s plenty of different meds that you can try
Personally I enjoy the manic side of my bipolar disorder
It’s the only times I actually get things done and feel like an actual person
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That sucks zoloft never worked for me but celexa is good will take a while to work and unfortunately it may have those symtoms at first
CBD doesn’t get you high and is legal in most places. It’s no to very, very little THC and our bodies naturally produce what is in CBD.
So, you mentioned mania. I had postpartum depression, or so I thought. It was actually bipolar disorder masquerading as PPD. After the birth of my 3rd there was a mania that spiraled into psychosis and after my 4th it was a very deep depression and antidepressants made the situation worse. I’m on an antipsychotic now and stable (there’s an occasional mania and depressive spell but it’s not constant).
I have been diagnosed with ptsd . Social anxiety and general anxiety as well as dystima and a mood disorder . When I have my son I got really bad post partum depression. He was born at 33 weeks so it was really hard on me .
I’ve tried alot of medications including what you’ve just noted . I’m currently taking Teva venlafaxine . And its helped me so so much . And the best part is it’s not like your typically meds where it makes you sleepy this one has the opposite effect.
CBD doesn’t affect your mind like THC- so you would be perfectly fine taking CBD.
Walking helps or any other form of exercise you like. Take the baby out for a walk and try to find time to do something for yourself- even if it’s just a long bath.
try talking to someone…
it helped me…
mani pedi, bubble bath ect. Acceptance helped me a lot when i had PPD…once you are able to accept it…you will be able to work around it every once in a while. Do what you can, don’t be too hard on yourself…and if possible kick yourself out of the house and maybe go to the zoo or go get yourself a new purse or even an outfit.