By ppd_sucks - 29/12/2010 20:03 - United States

Today, my wife and I received confirmation that she has postpartum depression. When sharing this with the family, my mother exclaimed "I told you she was a psycho!" Now my wife is crying louder and more often than our newborn. Thanks, mom. FML
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redbluegreen 40

Your mother clearly needs to get over herself and accept your marriage. Your wife may be a "psycho" to her, but she's the "immature brat" to everyone else. Love and support your wife, and reassure her that she's definitely not what your mother says. Also, when you have the time, take your mother aside and set up some boundaries. If she can't accept them, stop coming around. For the sake of visiting your newborn, she'll probably learn to keep her mouth shut. Your mother may be blood, but your wife is your family.

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MisherzzSquisher 0

your mom is mean! ):

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sototallyawesome 0

you should explain to your mom that most women get postpartum depression after having babies. it doesn't mean she's "psycho."

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Shinygirlnz 1

To all the weirdos that ask 'why share this?' mental illness (thankfully) is losing some of the stigma it's had in the past. Obviously, not totally gone yet, but still, it's a start. And many families find that sharing hard times together helps them get through - after all, you can usually depend on your family to be supportive. Sadly, not in this case.

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vettle 6

marriage details should never be shared with MILs. it has nothing to do with mental illness.

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MOJO12345 2

this often happens with new mothers. she should be back to normal in no time.

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epyk_pryncess 8

I'm sorry to hear about that. your mom should be supportive of your marriage and if she wants to have any relationship with her grandchild, she needs to respect your wife. things happen to people and if your own mother has to be so insensitive then she needs to grow up and be more understanding. you and your wife are a full force family now. be there for your wife and if your mother has a problem with your life and those you choose to have in it, you also have the choice to choose who is NOT a part of it. congratulations on your baby and I know you guys will make it. this too shall pass.

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ImaginaryFoe 0

When my son was born, the doctors and my husband were concerned about my having ppd. His solution was to tell everyone. Our mothers and he took turns being home with me and the baby. It was a nightmare. I was exhausted because I couldn't rest under surveillance and I really just wanted bonding time with my son. My point is even well-meaning MILs should not know all the marital details. If you are concerned for your wife's well-being, get professional help. Support is clearly not going to come from your mum. At this point you can only do damage control. Let your mum know you expect her to apologise to your wife. Get her the help she needs, make sure she knows you support her, and thank her for giving birth to your child.

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IsBitchBetter 1

Wow, your mom needs to apologize to your wife ASAP. Ever since my husband and I went through a rough patch a few years ago, his mom has been a bitch to me. Do what my husband won't and stick up for your wife!!

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