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Depression
Asked by T.L. from Bakersfield
on March 14, 2007
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Hi. I was just feeling a little depressed today. It seems to hit me more sometimes than others. For some reason, life has been getting me down lately.
I have a lot ...
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- Hi T., You are not alone. My life feels a little overwhelming right now also. Last Sept a drunk driver through a beer bottle at my car. The bottle broke the wind...
- Hi T.! Hope that your day is going well. Listen, I know you don't know me and I don't know you. But, I've been where you are. It's good that you're reaching out, b...
- hi, i can totally relate to not having enough time with your significant other :( maybe you should get counseling, i'm not a total supporter of anti depressant meds bu...
Turning off the Clock?????
Asked by T.R. from Evansville
on November 14, 2008
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Hi Moms, I was wondering if any of you have to deal with this. I am 29 have 3 boys and for a while thought I was done having babies, and I was ok with it, so was my hu...
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- I don't think the ache ever goes away.Maybe you are wanting a little girl.Boys are great but girls are totally differant. Maybe you could adopt a little girl.It's been...
- Wow, this one has touched a sore spot for me. Unfortunately I have no advice, only the deepest sympathy. I am 36, just had twins, one of whom's head was the size of Ka...
- I was afraid I'd have that itch too. We had our first child when I was 25, and got pregnant when she was 6 months old. My husband and I discussed it, and decided we ...
Advice
Asked by B.S. from Albany
on February 28, 2008
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After reading all the responses to Jen O regarding depression and having a more positive outlook in life, I thought I'd push the envelope a step further. What if afte...
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- Briget, I am sorry for the way you feel. I know the feeling. You feel alone, like no one understands or frankly cares about what you are going through. I've been th...
- Hi Bridgette I know how you feel. Depression is an illness and can't be treated alone. I take medication but I also rely on my wonderful natropath. She has put me on ...
- Hi B., It is ok to feel like you need time to yourself, I am a mother of five, my husband works long hours and my whole family is in another country, I have never had...
Postpartum Depression
Asked by J.D. from Columbus
on February 12, 2009
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Hi all,
I think I might be suffering from postpartum depression. I just gave birth to my 4th child in Oct of 08 and over the last several weeks I have grown increasi...
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- How old are you? If you're over 30, you should request the following tests. FSH, TSH, plus your levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. These will show ...
- Hi J.-- It does sound like you have PPD. I actually belong to a PPD support group in Columbus. I'm not sure where you are, but there is a meeting Saturday at 10:00 ...
- HI J., it does sound like some PP depression. You need to take care of yourself! Do you have an opportunity for a break away from the kiddos? Can a family member wa...
Seeking Advice Regarding a Friend with Depression
Asked by B.F. from Boston
on November 28, 2008
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I need some advice on how to deal with a friend and business partner with depression. My friend and business partner has been dealing with depression for a long time;...
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- I couldn't agree more with Janine A's response. I think she nailed it pretty well! If you think you can confront your friend with your concerns for her and for the sit...
- Hi B., I've had a similar situations where a close friend and business partner's depression affected me. I found it was difficult for me to separate myself from wha...
- Hi B., I actually suffer from depression myself and am on medication. Unfortunately, people who suffer with this usually it gets worse, or it does for me anyway, arou...
Need Help with Newborn with Reflux
Asked by K.L. from New York
on November 6, 2008
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Hi moms...this is my first time seeking advice but I've seen how helpful everyone is. I had my little girl a month ago and I never thought I could love someone so much...
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- Oh, Mama....it will pass. Truly, it will. Remember that. In the meantime, while you're walking and trying to console her, here's a few things you can try - * make su...
- My oldest daughter was born three weeks after my mom died, unexpectedly, and she suffered from colic the first 9 months of her life. I can totally empathize with you ...
- I had the same problem. First of all, let me say you are not a bad mom, and don't get hung up maternal instinct stuff. Things DO get easier... I promise. Like I sai...
Feeling Alone.
Asked by A.F. from Lake Charles
on May 1, 2008
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I don't know if what I'm feeling is still postpartum depression or just flat out depression. Either way, my husband makes me feel like I shouldn't have these feelings ...
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- Hi A.! OKAY, the most important advice I can give you is to PLEASE try to get in to see your doctor and discuss how you are feeling, especially since it is affectin...
- It sounds very much like PPD but I am not a doctor and can't diagnose it. I had it with my first two and decided to go on a medicine + therapy before my third. It chan...
- Chin up baby gurl! Nothing stays th same for long.. jus make th best of things as they are..and stride forward.. u r ur own destiny... make th best of every day as if ...
Deperession
Asked by H.J. from Albuquerque
on May 2, 2008
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I think I might be depressed. I want to cry all the time and recently ended a friendship after about 15yrs, it was time to move on. I don't really have many friends ju...
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- H., It's really strange that you would post this because I thought about doing it my self. I comment you for your bravery. I have been feeling the same way lately. ...
- Hi, Depression is a sign that there is grief. Journaling is a way to get in touch with what is bothering you. A lot of "depression" also has to do with vitamin and...
- If you have mental health insurance through work, I would look into seeing a Psychologist or Psychiatrist. I have Depression and anxiety and have to be on drugs to tam...
Seeking Moms with Learning Differences and Depression
Asked by C.M. from New York
on January 30, 2007
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I love my children so much! I want to be able to enjoy them as much as posible B-4 they grow up to have thier own families. But when both of them starts up the temper...
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- i do have to ask why having ADD & learning difficulties make you depressed. i think if you focus lesss on what is wrong & more on your good points you will feel better...
- I know that it is overwhelming when your kids have temper tantrums but your only making the problem worse. When they start that up tell them that I said no and leave ...
- How old are your children? With my kids I find its best to be upfront with them, i get horrible migraignes and when i get them NOTHING helps, and I found telling t...
Lonely Nights
Asked by J.H. from Seattle
on November 3, 2006
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My partner is a bouncer so he works nights & I am a office girl so I work days. The baby goes to bed at 8pm and then I am all alone. I have a depression disorder and m...
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- I have been in Seattle area for 3 and a half years now. It was hard to make friends and now that I finally made some I like I am moving back to Spoakne in June. I to...
- Dear Jen, Thatz okay...I would say, first you try to get help for ur depression disorder. After ur baby goes to bed you have a whole lot of time !!You could utili...
- Set yourself up with special treats for the time you are apart from your husband, or try to go down at the same time as your baby by getting up earlier. Be sure with ...
