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Something to Help with Mild Depression
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on August 27, 2009
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Hey I was just wondering what some of you have used to take the edge off? My husband is unemployed and the search for a job has been tough and frustrating. Just the ...
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- I use meditation and positive thinking to help me through the stressful times. If you focus on the negative more negative things will be drawn to you. If you focus on ...
- I have found the easiest, most efficient way to boost my mood, and stave off depression is simply to walk. I have a treadmill in my basement which I often walk on w...
- S., Yes, 30 minutes of exercise, including walking, can positively impact the brain. Two other things that can help are lavender essential oil (to calm) and lemon ...
How Do I Get Rid of the Stress/anxiety/etc...
Asked by J.D. from Kansas City
on January 7, 2008
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I'm having an issues with patience and stress/anxiety/??? My husband pointed out to me today that I tend to get upset/angry at the littlest things and he told me if I ...
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- I think we all do this sometimes. I know that I do it more often when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes when I take a little bit of time (even a few moments can hel...
- Hi J.--I just got home from the library with an armfull of books trying to find the answer to the very question you asked. I've tried anti-depressants and they make m...
- Hey J.. It does sound like you need some stress relief. Honestly, I wear several caps as well and sometimes I get pretty stressed out too. I know you can't take a m...
Stress or Something Else?
Asked by G.H. from Columbus
on October 2, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone has experienced this & what you did about it. I’ve been having mood swings lately where I go from being fine to feeling like I’m in desp...
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- I'm not sure of your daily routine, but my first instinct is to ask you if you have some sort of outlet for these feelings. For example: working out alone or with fr...
- It does sound like the PPD is not helping this situation. I went on Zoloft after mine, too, but I can also say tha 25mg is generally considered a "starter" dose rathe...
- Carrie, As I starting reading your post, I thought, "OH God... I have been there. I wonder if she is on the pill?!" And then when I read that you were on it... I wa...
Hubby Doesn't Understand Stress of Working Mom
Asked by A.B. from Indianapolis
on November 16, 2008
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Okay, so first let me say that I have seen some stellar adivice here so I am hoping someone has some for me! :) Anywho, I have two kids, a daughter who is 6 with PDD...
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- I've been a SAHM for almost 7 years and I can tell you that by the end of the day I NEED a break. At work during the day, my husband gets a lunch break, or at least a...
- I have been the bread winner of the family and now I am a stay-at-home mom and I can see both sides of this. Make a long story short: Household chores should be divide...
- Is he getting at least one night a week for himself? I can only help you from the stay-at-home mom side. He is just as frazzled as you at the end of a day. Maybe he re...
Is It NORMAL to Be EXHAUSTED at the End of Every DAY as a Mom?
Asked by L.F. from Sacramento
on December 2, 2008
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I'm a very happily married, stay-at-home mom of twin 2-1/2y.o. toddlers. In addition, we have a large property (6 acres, orchard, produce beds, landscaping) which I ma...
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- Hi L., You have no idea just how normal it is! I too am a SAHM and I too am completely exhausted at the end of the day. There are several things that I've found t...
- L. - You have twin toddlers. It would be entirely abnormal if you were NOT exhausted at the end of the night. Where can help be added? I cleaning person? Someone t...
- You have every right to be exhausted with your schedule, however, I would have your iron level checked. I find I'm not as tired when I take my supplements. Best of luck!
Help
Asked by E.B. from Little Rock
on July 17, 2008
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I am 28 years old with 4 children , and a husband. I feel really depess and stress out all the time . I stay at home all the time and never want to go anywhere.My chil...
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- I am responding to this a bit late but I get to feeling like that too sometimes and when I am down, I know it sounds silly, but I look for positive quotes. Besides a ...
- I use to do that and then I realized the more I stayed in, the worse I feel... you gotta make yourself get out... get involved in what the kids are doing... I envolved...
- Hello E.. We all have days where we wonder about life and may not be too thrilled with where we are. EVERYone does, from the lowliest to the greatest. You are not a...
Stressed Out over Children
Asked by S.S. from Washington DC
on June 25, 2008
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I am bipolar and I am on meds to help with depression and my mood swings but it seems it doesn't always help. My kids tend to stress me out constantly. My son talks al...
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- I feel your pain. You are wise to see your doctor. I will say a prayer for you. AF
- Shannon, I'm truly sorry to hear that all of this is going on. I have also suffered on and off with various mood swings. What I know has helped me so far is: 40 minut...
- Hi, I just want to let you know I feel for you. I understand how frustrating it is when dealing with children. Try to find some time when you can walk, read a book, ...
Back to Work
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on December 4, 2007
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So, I am just wondering how long it should take me to be happy with my job while I have to put my now 5 month old in full time daycare. I am MISERABLE and feel extrea...
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- What does your husband think and say? This is KEY. How would he feel if the financial burden was suddenly all on him while you "bond" with baby and stay at home? He m...
- H., I sounds like you have already made your decision, but need a way to implement it. I am not sure of your religious believes, but I would pray in this situaiton...
- Hi H.! Ugh...that dreaded return to work! As the Mommy of 2 wonderful boys, I have also experienced that same anxiety and heart break. I currently am lucky enough...
Dealing with Pregnancy After Miscarriage
Asked by B.M. from Rochester
on February 1, 2009
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I am a working 30 year old mom of a wonderful, healthy 18 month old boy. I had a miscarriage last fall and am now pregnant again (about 4-5 weeks along). After havin...
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- I found out I was pregnant after returning from a trip to Asia, having had several vaccines and having taken anti-malarial pills, all of which you are not supposed to ...
- The likelihood of having a second miscarriage in a woman who has already had full term pregnancy is quite minimal. Try to pamper yourself as much as you can! I would...
- Hi B.. I'm feeling your pain. I had a miscarriage the first time I tried getting pregnant, and then when I got pregnant again, I was completely paranoid. It is the wor...
Completely Exhausted! and You? the "Whine Line" Is Now Open!
Asked by A.P. from San Diego
on February 22, 2007
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Ladies, I'm totally, completely, and absolutely exhausted. Dog dead tired.
T I R E D.
I haven't had a good nights sleep since January of 2004.
(Coincidentally, I ...
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- I feel ya! I work full time 40+ hrs a week, go to school 2 nights a week, I have a 14 yr old, who only helps when she feels like it, a 2 yr old , and a 9 month old. Ne...
- Let me start with I LOVE YOU!!! And all you otehr moms who have made posts especially the one with the crazy neighbor, because I too have one of those. My gripe I thi...
- Wow! I remember those days and I have to tell you that there is hope! It lasts for a few precious years, the 'golden' 7-9 group...then they become pre-teens and teen...
