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Struggling After Childbirth

My pregnancy was tough and the delivery didn’t go as planned. I ended up having an emergency C-section, and me and my baby had to stay in the hospital for three weeks because we both had complications. Now my little one is almost 4 months old, Alhamdulillah. I’m dealing with a lot of anxiety I barely sleep because I’m always on edge and sometimes I just feel overwhelmingly sad and cry without knowing why, even though I love my child so much. I started therapy, and my doctor put me on antidepressants and something for anxiety. Both my doctor and the psychologist say it’s postpartum depression. Alhamdulillah, my husband and family are really supportive and help out as much as they can. That’s actually part of why I don’t get why I feel like this. I’m scared to take the meds because I worry it means my iman is weak. As a Muslim, have you ever taken these kinds of medications?

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Salam sis, I had PPD too and took meds. It's not about weak iman, it's an illness like any other. The Prophet said seek treatment. May Allah ease your heart.

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You're doing great by getting help. That's half the battle. I'm on similar meds and they saved me. Make dua but don't neglect the treatment Allah provided.

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I cried for no reason too. It's the chemicals in your brain, not your heart. The meds helped me feel like myself again. May Allah reward your patience.

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Oh honey, you're so strong. Emergency C-section and 3 weeks in hospital is major. Your hormones are all over, it's not about faith. I took meds for 6 months and alhamdulillah, I'm better now.

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No shame in it, sister. Depression is a medical condition, not a spiritual failing. My imam even encouraged me during my tough pregnancy.

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Allah doesn't test us beyond what we can bear, but medicine is part of that mercy. I took antidepressants after my miscarriage and they helped me function. Trust your doctor.

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