Help - Kerrville,TX

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maybe it has something to do with living at mom and dad's house. I would go talk to my doctor about trying something. I worked for an OB doc and we had some women that had to be on antidepressants. But the best natural cure for depression for me is exercise. It releases happy endorphines. I don't mean like hard core exercise...just take a walk in the evening after dinner. Believe me your little boy needs to get out too~!~~~~~ Don't let mom or dad come.........just you, baby and husband!!!!!!!!!

It will get better for ya'll.....just keep your chin up, we all go through bad times.

You need to go talk to your doctor...and I will share with you my dark secret...I was pregnant and nursed on anti-depressants. My children are happy and smart...my doctor told me that a happy and calm mother was better for the children than one who could not function.

Now there are herbal supplements you can try...talk to the herb/vitamin person at Sun Harvest or Whole Foods.

Also some of it could be staying home with three small children all day long with no breaks. The monotony gets to me with my two small ones and we get out of the house every day. Find a play group, a MOPS group, or just plan small trips out of the house...and make sure you escape at least once a week alone...go to get a cup of coffee and walk around a bookstore...window shop at the mall...it doesn't count if it is an errand, go decompress your mind ALONE.

Sending you a huge hug!! {{{{{HUG}}}}
Write me if you are in the SA area, I know of lots of mom's groups, etc...

#1 you should absolutely seek out a therapist to talk to! you'd be surprised how much just talking to a professional helps! and #2 you absolutely CAN take anti-depressants while nursing! of course you should avoid them if at all possible, but there are anti-depressants that are milder than others AND if you are so depressed you can't function normally to the extent that you have a hard time caring for yourself and your son, then the risk of possible side effects through breastmilk to your son are outweighed by the benefit of getting yourself to a point where you can function normally again.
i would suggest asking your dr. for wellbutrin if they think you need medication. i took it all through my 2nd pregnancy and part of the time i was nursing and my daughter suffered no ill-effects as a result. wellbutrin is supposed to be one of the safest to take while pregnant/nursing
hope this helps and hang in there, it will get better as long as you are determined to do whatever it takes to get the help you need

Absolutely speak to ob/gyn, you primary care doctor whomever you are comfortable. Do not suffer thru this. I had PPD w/ my first child and never spoke up, I was able to manage it w/ my next two kids thank God. But please ASK for help. It may have to do w/ your current living conditions but talking to your doctor is where you need to start. Good luck to you!!

Yeah, I agree that living with your parents is probably playing a big part in that, not having your own space to feel like your life has started. It probably feels like you're "playing house" and not being taken too seriously.

Get some other things on your schedule. Meet people, breathe fresh air. You need to feel more control and purpose in your life. You can start with those things.

Take good care, Sweetie, and be encouraged. You've found some friends here. We've got your back!