My Cousin is 35 years old and just had her second child. He turned 7 weeks old last Tuesday and My cousins in not in touch with reality. Her mother had bipolar and had her first episode when she had her first baby. We have had her to the Er three times but all the times they will not admit her because she has not hurt herself or anyone else. She has agreed to be put on seroquel and abilify. She just seems crazier each day. Her sister and I have been sharing her kids because she is not safe to be with them. Her husband has been off of work for a bit but needs to return on Thursday so we not only have to find people to watch the kids but her too. Getting really burned out does anyone have any experiences they can share or helpful tips or agencies that can help???/
I'm glad you psoted this because I was thinking of having another baby and I do have some history of PPD. Was never diagnosed with PPP, but looking back, my episode was quite severe. Not sure if I'm ready to go through that again...
Post-Partum psychosis is caused by hormones. Is she on birth control? My OB told me that the only real treatment for anything post-partum is hormones. Everything else just treats the symptoms.
Call her doctor and tell the doctor about your concerns and that you are afraid for the sake of the children.
Try to get through to her husband that the meds are not working and that you're afraid that she might hurt the children. Yes, it's horrible to hear, but what is so beyond horrible is if she actually did do something---and no one stopped her because they were afraid to step in or were in denial.
If no one will listen, call CPS.
Start by having her (or her husband?) contact her OBGYN. They know her and know her history, and will be able to guide her in the right direction.
If she has truly been diagnosed with post-partum psychosis I'm surprised they did not admit her, even if for a short period of time.
Call the OB and press the issue. This sort of psychosis is VERY serious and dangerous. People can snap in an instant and do things that are completely out of character.
She needs help asap.....I don't understand why they won't admit her.....!!!! OMG...They need a dead baby????/ Are you serious...I had terrible PPA (anxiety) and got help asap...Call the OBGYN and crisis center in your area....I know you're burned out but please don't leave the kids alone with her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
