I did this regimen until I no longer experienced the depression. This took me personally about 1 month to now feel like myself again and 2 months to have it fully gone with no surprise downs. I then went into a regular dosage of the vits AND PUMPED UP THE AMOUNTS WHEN A HINT OF THE FEELING RETURNED.
It really worked. I would not have believed it would but I had to do something and no way was I going on meds that don't actually address the nutritional deficiencies that create this condition.
Have you tried seeing a counselor? Depression can be associated with not only a chemical/hormonal imbalance but also stress and anxiety. This would be a completely drug free solution you may want to try. A counselor cannot prescribe meds (only doctors/psychiatrists can) ans he/she may be able to help find other remidies if you express to them that you are not interested in taking drugs. To find a counselor, you can either call your insurance and get a list or ask for recomendations from friends. I live in Columbia and would be happy to refer you to the counselor I saw during my pregnancy when I was feeling a little depressed. Please remember that even if a friend gives you a rec to check with your insurance if you want them to pick up the big chunk of the cost for a cousnelor. Good luck, I hope you are able to make it through this difficult time.
Good job exercising so consistently! I would love to help you but don't have time to write right now, so I'll be brief... First of all, you need to take some excellent supplements for overall health. Next: I've helped so many people, including myself, to lower their cortisol levels (your body's stress hormone and the #1 cause of many physical ailments, including abdominal fat: see Dr. Nicholas Perricone on PBS or read his books). The best product, bar none, to help you do this naturally is called Cortitrol. It's $29/ bottle and is 100% guaranteed. E-mail me or go to my website: [email protected], NobleFortunes.com. (I market for Pharmanex.) I can't tell you how many women this has helped immensely. Even those who were unable to get pregnant (99% have elevated cortisol levels) got their bodies healthy and were able to conceive after only 2 months. I am glad that you want to stay off the drugs, as many people these days think that meds can solve their problems. When your body is tired, sad, etc., it is telling you something! Do whatever it takes to get healthy! Look forward to helping you, if you'd like.
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I went through alot of depression after my first son! We realized that it was the birth control that I was on. Once it finally got out of my system, I was much better! With my 2nd son, I started taking herbal supplements recomended by my herbalist and I was renewed. All of my friends that went on meds were much worse off then what they were to begin with. You are not the only one! I hope that you can have some relief soon!!
Hi Amy: Talk to your OBgyn about depression and what kind of birth control you are using? I used Depo-Provera and make me feel cranky and depress too. I don't have the problem anymore my husband got the Vasectomy done. Good Luck
I am actually on Zoloft and kind of feel every mom should be on something. But, at the age of 39, and I am really starting to believe it's what we eat. I exercise and I am still tired. You do it more than I do, so I would wonder how your diet is. Sugar and sugary food/caffeine actually puts me to sleep. Have you looked into that? Getting off of anything w/ high fructose corn syrup and/or partially hydrogenated stuff. Also look into eating organic only.
I had the same thing (I just had my second child in February). I went to see my primary care because I thought I would have to go on anti-depressants too since I was moody and tired, but he did some bloodwork and found that I have hypothyroidism. I have to take a thyroid pill everyday, but there are absolutely no side affects because it is a natural hormone. Check with your doctor about this possibility.
I wish I did.I was going through the same thing and kept avoiding going to the doctor.Then it just kept getting worse.I saw it neglecting my children(Ex: I was any kind of mother when I sometimes coouldn't leave the couch.) I was on zoloft and am now currently on Cymbala.Although I have not been on this one very long I don't notice any bad side affects.I feel I owe it to my children and Husband and my friends and husband say they notice a big difference when I take my meds.I was embaressed and felt less of a person at first but then I realize lots of Women suffer this,probably especially SAHM.One thing that will help some is making sure you get out and get plenty of Adult interaction.And time for yourself even if it's just soaking in the tub,getting your nails done,etc...And it's nothing we did or didn't do.When I get really depressed I don't want to leave the house or talk to other people.Make sure you fight that if you ever feel that way,it will just get worse.
Have you thought about seeing a psychologist or therapist? They do not prescribe medication and I have found that it has helped me tremendously. I would also suggest talking with a nutritionist to make sure you don't have a vitamin deficiency. Hope this helps.
Amy, I too felt the same way you did about taking anti-depressants. I don't know your reasons but mine were embarrament, thinking I'm stronger than that and I can do this on my own and so forth. Also, I am an exercise freak, training for a marathon. So I thought that too would help me overcome these feelings However, I began to get so deeply depressed that my doctor thought I would get to the point where the depression would be hard to just snap out of. As she told me, you take an aspirin when you have a headache, cough medicine for a cold, and put a band-aide over a cut. Taking anti-depressants is no different. So, I gave in and she prescribed a low dosage Zoloft. I will admit, after about 3-4 weeks, I was feeling myself again. I was laughing, sleeping normally and just enjoying life. No, it's not addictive or mind altering. It just help me get back my coping mechanisms. After six months on the drugs, I've weaned myself and I'm the old "me" again. So, please consider taking the meds, it's more normal in today's society than you think. Good luck to you.
More than meds, I found that going to a psycologist help a lot. It was great to get to the root of the depressioin and work it out. She also taught me stress coping skills and relaxation.
I dealt with Major Depression for over 5 years and it got pretty bad. I took meds, went to the psychologist and therapist. Nothing helped me by itself, but this web site I found did help. It's a self help website for psychological issues including panic attacks, depression and more. It's based out of England but has some really helpful information and a way out. If you follow this link http://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/ I encourage to read that page and then click on the orange arrow at the top for the Learning Path. Read through the Learning Path, it's free and it has a lot of information that will help you.
They also have a program you can purchase for $97, that includes guided meditation, a workbook, an ebook with more info. I bought it about 2 years ago and am now completely free from depression. I still have moments where it feels like it's creeping back in, but I just listen to this depression program and it helps every time! I haven't taken meds or seen a dr. about this in almost 2 years.
$97 may seem like a lot, but think how much you'd be spending on meds and psychotherapy. It really helps, just believe in yourself to get through this. You can do it! Email me if you have questions, [email protected].
Take care!
You may want to have your thyroid checked. It may not be depression,but really your thyroid that is behind the always being tired. Sounds like you are taking care of yourself--don't let this go. Best of luck!
I am trying to treat cronic fatigue with out any medications and am learning a bit on herbal remedies. After having my son almost 4 years ago, I started feeling really tired and had been tested for a hundred things. Anemia was what they kept claiming, which I do have, but anemia is a symptom of something else. Long story, I have rheumatoid arthritis at 31. I didn't start out with any pain. Just a depression like, always tired feeling. Working out seemed to make it worse for me. Have your doctor run an ANA test, just to make sure. If not, I'll be making up some kind of herbal tea....lol, we'll have to have energy tea and have teacher talk...I'm retired...lol!
I've also recently been undergoing some hormonal changes myself w/ the same symptoms you've described. After 3 months of almost feeling like the world is collapsing, I decided to try L-Tryptophan from GNC. Let me tell you it's been a FANTASTIC feeling. No more mood swings, no more depressions, tons more energy, no more fatigue... The best part of it all is that it's all natural. It does take 3 days to a week before seeing the full effects but it's been a GODSEND to me.
Hi Amy,
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