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Any Mothers Out There Struggling with Postpartum Depression
Read all 5 responses: "I just had my duaghter a few days ago and I am starting to suffer from pp depression and was wondering if there is anyone else out ...
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- This is so common and nothing to be embarrassed about. Talk to your ob and they will percribe something for you. I had it with my third child and didn't realize it so ...
- Hi L., I struggled with it too. It started the day after I delivered my daughter. Talk to your MD about this, they can make recommendations. It is natural to feel ...
- I have been through PPD twice and it is no fun. With my first son I resisted taking any meds and muddled my way through. I had thoughts of suicide and felt like a fa...
What Are My Options for Postpartum Depression.
Read all 8 responses: "My Daughter is now 6 months old and I just started to get PPD about 1 1/2 months ago. It hit around the time that my milk started to ...
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- Do you have an opportunity to be around other moms? I never went through PPD, but several of my friends have and they said it did help to get around other moms! I gues...
- First off I want to say I'm sorry for what you are going through. I went through it with both of my children. It was very very sevier. I had thoughts of hurting both o...
- Hi J., I was diagnosed with PPD at my sons 6 month apt. I take Wellbutrin and I really like it. It doesn't make me feel numb or emotionless like some meds I've been...
Seeking Moms with Anxiety or Panic Maybe Depression
Read all 9 responses: "ongoing panic/anxiety and depression I am currently suffering from anxiety and panic w/depression. I am currently in counseling, ...
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- HI MY NAME IS J. I SUFFER FROM THE SAME STRESS DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY WHEN IT GETS TO BE TO MUCH FOR ME I WILL JUST SIT DOWNAND LOOK AT OLD PICS AND REMEMBER ALL THE G...
- Hi C., I to have anxiety/depression. I am taking cymbalta, and xanax for when needed .when i feel like i am so stressed out it could be my 2 little girls just arguing ...
- Hi C., I think we've all been there. Having small children is very, very stressful. As my children have gotten older, my stress level has gone way down. So I wa...
Postpartum Depression Accommodation from Employer
Read all 5 responses: "My daughter has severe postpartum depression that is being treated with medication and therapy. She just recently returned to work ...
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- I'm not sure if this qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act or not, but it possibly might since she has a Doctor's letter. The law just changed, for the b...
- You said she was seeing a psychiatrist, maybe they would know of some resources you could tap into. Chances are some of their other patients might have experienced the...
- you never said where your daughter worked. if she is working with the military she is probably screwed. ive known too many people in that situation. if its a regula...
Depression or Just Moody ?
Read all 8 responses: "How do you know if you are just being moody/nit picky or really depressed ? It seems like there is no gray area with me...its either ...
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- I felt like this when it seemed like all of the responsibilities of the family (shopping, cleaning, caring for DD...) were mine. When I went back to work and DH did m...
- Hi.. I agree with the first response.. Go to the doctor and talk to him about bipolar and manic depression. My sister was diagnosed with bipolar 4 years ago. She was...
- Hi D., I'm the author of Postpartum Depression For Dummies, and your question is an excellent one! Many moms wonder if their ups and downs are normal or if they've...
Postpartum Anxiety/ Panic Attacks? Postpartum Depression?
Read all 50 responses: "Hi all. I just had an unplanned C-section on Feb 6th ( yes, I posted the request about unplanned C-section and got an overwhelming ...
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- W., I am sorry you are having a hard time wtih your postpartum issues and baby's condition. I have not had panic attacs but I do have postpartum depression and curren...
- Hi W., the time right after having a baby is SO hard emotionally and physically. I have a 4 month old girl and have also recently been trained as a PEP volunteer, wher...
- I had the same thing happen to me when my baby was about 6 months old. The best thing you can do for yourself is get the program through the Midwest Center for Anxiety...
Depression During Pregnancy
Read all 6 responses: "Has anyone experienced depression during their pregnancy? My unborn baby's father left 2 months ago and what started as sadness has ...
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- I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I find excersise the best antidepressant there is. It's probably difficult to do 8 months pregnant, but even walking is...
- Hi! I have suffered depression most of my life and was on medicine for it. I went off of it when I got pregnant, this is my 2nd pregnancy. My first one was a smooth h...
- M., I suffered depression through the majority of my pregnancy w/my daughter. Her father's 'antics' nearly cost my unborn daughter her life many times. It developed i...
Depression
Read all 3 responses: "i was wondering how everyone deals with depression, and i need a christian friend to help me get through some stuff so if you are a ...
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- I am a newer christian, and I have kind of dealt with on and off depression throughout my life...but recently I was getting very depressed and I wasnt snapping out of ...
- Hi C., I turned 40 on the day you wrote this post--October 6th. I have to say, that was a bit of a depressing day for me even though my wonderful family worked har...
- C., I went through a lot of things during my second pregnancy from an abusive husband in everyway possible, to a cheating husband, a separation and all sorts of other ...
Depression Ruining Marriage
Read all 25 responses: "i am 23 yrs old and ive had ddepression before and now its comming back and its affecting my marriage. i have the most wonderful ...
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- I was the same way after I had my baby girl in August of 2005. My husband is a wonderful man, he always helped out with her, getting up in the middle of the night a f...
- I would suggest getting your license if you can. Also, maybe you could take some online classes. Then, you wouldn't have to leave your home, and it would give you so...
- Wow! I am just so impressed with all your responses and so quickly! I agree with all, sounds like PPD. I would try hard to get out and be involved with something --...
"Anti-depression & Anti-anxiety Medications"
Read all 15 responses: "Has anyone been on anti-anxiety or anti-depression during pregnancy? Which medication were you on? Did it have any effects on the ...
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- Hi C., I took 20 mg of Prozac daily thru both pregnancies. There are no effects on our children that we know of. We had little challenges with delays in speech and ...
- Hi C., my name is L.. I wasn't on meds while pregers but I do know that two meds docs choose are zoloft and/or prozac. Zoloft is one docs gravitate to more. I'm on ...
- Hi C., I just had my first baby at 33. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I would love to have another. I was on Zoloft throughout my pregnancy and for three months a...
