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Postpartum depression — how I finally asked for help

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Rachael
Posted Mar 13, 2026

At 6 weeks postpartum I couldn't stop crying. Not happy tears. I felt like my baby deserved a better mother than me. I finally told my gynae at the 6-week checkup and she referred me to a psychiatrist the same day. I was on medication within a week and it genuinely saved my motherhood. Please tell your doctor if you feel this way.

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Nadia Posted Mar 14, 2026

Thank you for being brave enough to share this. I went through the same thing at week 8. The medication took 3 weeks to kick in but when it did I felt like myself again. You are not alone.

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Nur Posted Mar 15, 2026

This needs more visibility. So many mums suffer in silence because of the stigma. Well done for getting help and for posting this.

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