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By: eloise

eloise — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:13:31 +0000

thanks to all you moms out there who posted your experiences–especially amelia. i had no idea anger was a symptom of postpartum depression. i have had terrible fits of rage lately (mother of a one-year-old and three-year-old) and thought i was just going crazy. i have blamed myself for being overly perfectionistic and controlling and have tried to “let things go” but not with much success. as soon as i calm down over one issue, another comes at me from left field. i do not have most of the other symptoms of PPD except for this anger that i never knew could overtake me as it has. my sister is a counselor and my other sister is an m.d., so i have gotten a lot of good advice, but perhaps it’s time to get in to see my own doctor and get my emotions under control. i think part of the problem is that i feel there is a stigma attached to having any kind of mental illness and along with possibly having to take meds, but i guess for the sake of my children, i need to humble myself and get my head on straight. thanks again to everyone and God bless each of you.

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By: Seattlemomma

Seattlemomma — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:35:20 +0000

So, So, So glad you brought this up. As a 16 year survivor of PPMD’s anger was far from a mentioned symptom. My experience was one of all emotions, and MANY physical symptoms. I remember that I wasn’t as scared feeling angry, compared to depressed or anxious (the worst for me). Afraid of nothing 24-7 was beyond anxiety provoking, and thus the cycle.

But anger, rage, explosive rage….at least I had a little power back, and wasn’t scared to death. I would secure my baby, go into the bathroom, shut the door and beat the bath tub with a towel. NOBODY knew what to say if I confessed this.
One evening after an especially rageful exchange with my husband (my response to anything was an over-reaction). I got in my car and screeched away down the street, furiously beating the steering wheel. Which set the horn off, and it got stuck (yes…..on).
I had to drive to a gas station and have it unplugged. Which sobbered me up quickly. Soon after, with a burst of strength, I sought out help (not much out there in 1992). I finally got lucky. And was diagnosed 2 yrs. postpartum. Don’t over look those symptoms that end up at the bottom of the list !

By: Katherine Stone

Katherine Stone — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:35:57 +0000

Thanks for writing this. It is a reminder that anger and irritability is one of the symptoms of postpartum depression, which many people don’t realize. I’m going to link to your post from Postpartum Progress.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:07:25 +0000

Sorry for all the typo’s. I thought I checked it before I hit submit but after re-reading it I saw a few typo’s or typed the wrong word to begin with.

I was trying to type as fast as I could in the 15mins I had on the computer.