While Pregnant: Adult Child
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Advice on How to Get Help for Depression
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on November 20, 2006
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I'm not sure on how to go about talking to my doctor about depression. But I've gotta do something soon. After I had my first daughter almost three years ago, I didn...
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- Well first I would suggestr that you speak with your Dr. about post partum depression. There are some wonderful meds that can help you with this. Where is the Mom to t...
- You are in my prayers. Talk with a dr. and try to get on anti-depressant medication. My real mother and my step mom are both on medication due to the loss of my biol...
- I know how you feel, to a point. I don't have step-children, but I am "engaged" to an "unsupporter". I've learned to find happiness with my two kids. I have set rules ...
Should I Be Worried? 29 Weeks Pregnant and I've Only Gained 2 Pounds...
Asked by S.L. from Brownsville
on September 25, 2010
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Hi there moms! I finally decided to ask you all out there if anyone else has had this issue as it is starting to worry me a little bit. Let me start by saying that I...
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- Have you made changes to your diet since you got pregnant? I lost weight with my little boy! I came out after birth much smaller than before I got pregnant. When I ...
- I gained 50 lbs with my first, lost 20 within months & then put it right back on. With #2 I gained 30 & lost 20 within a couple weeks, then got pg with #3 when #2 was ...
- You perfectly fine. I am also a plus size mommy. With my first I gained 2 pounds and the second i gained 7. Our bodies already have enough fat content etc to help with...
Step Son Suicide & I'm Pregnant
Asked by V.A. from Dallas
on September 10, 2008
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My husband's eldest son committed suicide last year (18 y.o.). He has been to counseling and says it is doing nothing for him, & doesn't want to go back. Does anyone...
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- He may need to find another counselor if he's not connecting with the current one. I've lost several people in my life to suicide and it never gets easier. He will a...
- I had a very good friend commit suicide a few years ago and it was very difficult for me to deal with. My boss/mentor at the time recommended a book that really helpe...
- I am so sorry about your husbands son. I had a teacher who lost a child. Her husband and her had a terrilbe time with it. I did not know them well. But I decided t...
Adult Child with Bipolar Living at Home with Parents
Asked by N.D. from New York
on January 3, 2011
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My 28 yr old daughter has come back to live with us due to job loss. She has anxiety, depression/bipolar disorder. She hastes living with us because we think there sh...
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- It's wonderful that she has a good job. This shows that she CAN pull it together adequately to manage her life. Does the good job come with medical benefits? If she...
- I am confused, has she been diagnosed as bi-polar, or are you just guessing she is? bi-polar is a serious thing, and is not marked by mood swings or mild depression o...
- If she's on medication, isn't there a doctor that has diagnosed her as bi-polar? Is she working with a therapist? Perhaps you can contact social services and find ou...
18 Year Old Son with Extreme Behavor Problems
Asked by E.W. from Greensboro
on May 1, 2009
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I have struggled through the past 10 years with my son. My husand and I were married when my son was 4 years old. His Dr and I believe he is bi-polor but we can not ...
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- Please take a long look at www.feingold.org. Feingold is a 30yr old non-profit organization whose purpose is to inform the public about petroleun-based artificial ing...
- In no way do I believe I am an expert to advise you on your situation but my heart is hurting after reading all the responses. It sounds like your son is hurting real...
- HI, I have a long history in dealing with my troubled 18 year old son. I have been down a very long and painful road with him. There is help out there...believe me I ...
Side Effects or Problems After Mirena Removal.
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on October 27, 2009
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I have had the Mirena IUD for 3 1/2 years. I recently was doing some research on it, and have found there are SEVERAL other women suffering from some of the same thin...
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- Can't comment about Mirena in particular, but I had a definite loss of sex drive when I was on oral birth control pills. I attributed it to the hormones. And sure en...
- I have an appointment next weekend to have my Mirena IUD taken out also. I don't think adding hormones can benefit you, and potentially harm you. I think it's health...
- When I was looking into this one, I read that what you describe are side effects though not everyone gets them or at the same intensity. It can also lower and/or shor...
Am I Being a Jerk?
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on December 30, 2010
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Sorry for the length.
Let me preface this by saying that I am a total animal person. I have always had a pet my entire life, and last year I lost my 14.5 year old ...
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- We had a black lab that died while hubby was deployed. For three days I wasn't able to tell him. His grief didn't really hit until after he got home and there was no...
- Taking (vacation/sick) days off from work for a dogs death (and it was expected - it's not like it was run over by a car) seems a bit much, but I've heard of some peop...
- I think you're mistaking ordinary grief for depression... and it's scaring you because of your experience with PPD. In my experience debilitating grief usually only...
How to Help My Sister Grieve
Asked by C.W. from Redding
on January 23, 2012
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Our mom died from lung cancer 1 yr ago yesterday. My sis and I are 27 and 30. My dad and I are moving on "ok" but my sister seems to be struggeling still, way more tha...
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- I'm not sure you can do anything except be there for her to listen when she wants to talk. Some people will get down right angry if you keep pushing. It's great you ...
- I am sorry about your mom. My MIL passed away from lung cancer almost 2 years ago (in May) I was as close to her as my own mother and my husband was very close. Unfo...
- I am so sorry about your loss of your Mom. You are a good sister to try to help. Contact your local Hospice to get referrals to grief support or grief workshops. If...
How to Handle This
Asked by K.R. from Syracuse
on February 16, 2011
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I am a stay at home mom of a soon to be 5yr old and 3yr old. I understand I should do most of the work since I am home but my problem is I get no help. I am expected t...
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- I'm with Momma L. on this one. There has to be some balance. I've had ex's that used working as an excuse to be lazy once they get home. I even had one fall asleep ...
- Sorry to hear what you're going through. You said you went from a home to a trailer home? If it's small, then you ought to put a lot of toys away and rotate them some...
- I'm sorry, but I think I'd have to tell the husband he can pitch in a bit. If us Moms can go an entire night without any sleep and still manage to keep the house goin...
Father Having Hard Time Accepting Changes from New Baby
Asked by A.D. from Indianapolis
on September 8, 2010
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I'm the dad, not the mom. I've posted questions before somewhat related to this but wanted to get some fresh perspectives...
We just had our third baby boy 2+ mont...
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- First of all, I think you should talk to your doc about depression. It might really be coloring your view of your current situation. I had my (only) son at 39 (3 M/C...
- Every family situation is different and none are perfect. I know a family of 8 with 14 years between oldest to youngest, they are adult now and none of them have regr...
- I was the oldest of 5 children and my brother, who was 10 years younger, has few memories of me living at home. We have 8 grown children and the oldest was 16 when t...
