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Seeking Othere Stay at Homes Moms Feeling Lonely and Depressed
Asked by C.S. from Phoenix
on March 4, 2009
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Ok I dont mean to sound like Im not thankful for being able to stay home with my kids. Im feeling so depressed and lonely. I have a loving husband that is very busy a...
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- Hi C. - It's a good sign that you are reaching out before you become so depressed that you can't reach out. I am about ten years older than you and have been down tha...
- I felt like this not to long ago and I go in and out of it. I think what has helped me lately is finding things to do for me. So, I started running a food co-op site...
- Subject: Invisible Mother It all began to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while I'm on the ph...
Possible Depression
Asked by J.L. from Kansas City
on January 3, 2007
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Hi there!
Im contimplating seeing someone for possible depression issues and im not sure if im just over exaggerating. I had my first child almost 8 months ago and ...
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- Dear J., My name is A., and I live in Kansas City. I went and am going through exactly what you're talking about. I have been diagnosed as having Post Traumatic S...
- J.: I speak from experience and, yup! You are definitely depressed! Your regular doctor or ob/gyn can definitely help. And that's how I discovered I was depressed--...
- You sound very similiar to me after I had my first child. None of my friends had children and I felt so alone. I found a mom's group in NC (where I have lived for the ...
Depressed or Obsessed?
Asked by S.S. from Rochester
on January 18, 2007
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I have a 10-month old son who is the light of my life. I absolutely adore him and he gives me purpose in life that I've never had before. I've had some issues with d...
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- S. This is normal at least I hope because I went through the same thing with my daughter. I just chose to not let it bother, because I knew my daughter was going to p...
- Try not to let yourself get caught up in in how fast time is flying by, because before you know it you will be looking back trying to figure out why you spent so much ...
- I think it's normal to have thoughts like that occasionally. It's sad, whatever age that baby is, he'll never be that age again. And though in two months you'll 'gai...
Emotional Support for New SAHM
Asked by N.C. from Los Angeles
on February 13, 2008
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I'm a new SAHM mom (my son is 7 1/2 months old) and I've been depressed since my LO was born (I'm being treated), but I'm wondering if it's partially because this "job...
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- N., I have been a SAHM since my son was born almost 3 years ago. It is a lot of work sometimes and I just don't have the motivation to do the housework most of the...
- Hi, I always try to remind my self that cleaning and chores(nose to the grindstone) is NOT, I repeat NOT the sole purpose of being a SAHM. It is to raise your son. ...
- This is the hardest job you will ever do because it is boring and tedious and there is no glamor but if you keep your priorities in order, there is a chance you will b...
Help with Depression
Asked by M.S. from Phoenix
on March 18, 2008
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I have a 7 month old and am dealing with a lot of depression issues right now - possibly from post partum?-it is affecting my family. does anyone have any recommendat...
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- Hi M., I'm glad to see you have gotten some help with getting out of the depression. Another great resource is Kelly Damron. She wrote a book called "Tiny Toes". It a...
- Hi M., Definitely talk to a doctor. I had various levels of depression after each of my three kids, but it was by far the worst with my last. I was severely depre...
- Others have given you some good advice about how to proceed medically. I would also recommend that you join your local MOPS group (mothers of preschoolers). MOPS is ...
Antidepressant Use & Pregnancy??
Asked by J.F. from Toledo
on February 19, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am looking for anyone with experience with depression and pregnancy. I have had diagnosed depression for 10 years now, and have taken several medicatio...
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- I have not heard anything bad about Lexapro, but whatever you do, do not take Paxil while pregnant. I took that while pregnant and now I find out that taking Paxil whi...
- J. -- although i don't have personal experience with this issue, i work in the mental health field & know other moms that have experience with this. i would highly r...
- Look, if you OB is not helping you on this very serious matter, you need to think hard about finding another OB. I know that you can take antidepressants while pregnan...
