Hello! I am have been battling some serious PPD/PPA since having my second baby in Dec 2020, and I have been seeing a therapist weekly. While I don't have bipolar (age 33), my therapist warned me against antidepressants as it may trigger a manic episode due to my family history.  My mom is bi polar as well as one of my brothers is strongly suspected of having it but he refused to get diagnosed.  My great grandmother also had a mental illness, I am not quite sure if it's bipolar or not. 

I feel stuck in that I am willing to go on antidepressants if it means I will feel better, but I also don't want to potentially expose myself to a manic episode. I am not happy, I've battled insomnia for 11 months despite sleeping like a log before baby #2. Has anyone known anyone in a similar situation? Can you share stories? Thank you!