What a relief to read all of the comments about this issue. I am currently weaning my twins and only pumping 20 ounces a day. I noticed an awful, unsettling deppression when I reduced from pumping 30 ounces to the 20 ounces. I felt inadequate, like I was not needed, not appreciated, and the depression made me not want to be here living my life. I was devastated at my irrational thoughts, but I knew it was a hormone issue. In the last couple days my moodiness had increased and I began having night sweats (which hadn't happened since pregnancy). I was concerned and contacted my doctor. He refered me to urgent care. Urgent care referred me to a behavioral center to be evaluated which was extreme. I walked into the center and found out it was a place that admitted patients to watch them for 24 to 72 hours. I walked away from the center frustrated. I didn't need to be locked up. I needed to find ways to balance my hormones and stop the depression. If my doctor thought I needed antidepressants he should have referred me to a psychiatrist. So these postings made me realize that I am not alone and I am not imagining this issue. Thank you to everyone who has posted.
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What a relief to read all of the comments about this issue. I am currently weaning my twins and only pumping 20 ounces a day. I noticed an awful, unsettling deppression when I reduced from pumping 30 ounces to the 20 ounces. I felt inadequate, like I was not needed, not appreciated, and the depression made me not want to be here living my life. I was devastated at my irrational thoughts, but I knew it was a hormone issue. In the last couple days my moodiness had increased and I began having night sweats (which hadn't happened since pregnancy). I was concerned and contacted my doctor. He refered me to urgent care. Urgent care referred me to a behavioral center to be evaluated which was extreme. I walked into the center and found out it was a place that admitted patients to watch them for 24 to 72 hours. I walked away from the center frustrated. I didn't need to be locked up. I needed to find ways to balance my hormones and stop the depression. If my doctor thought I needed antidepressants he should have referred me to a psychiatrist. So these postings made me realize that I am not alone and I am not imagining this issue. Thank you to everyone who has posted.
February 11, 2012 - 3:19amThis Comment
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