Depression

Wow, that has to be hard. I don't know what to tell you except that I hope you feel better soon. I had a little bit of PPD but it only lasted about a week; I think I've heard it can last a really long time. Have you thought about seeing a counselor by yourself? I hope and pray that things get better soon; hang in there and know you're not alone!

I'm sorry to see you're having such a hard time but you are not alone. I posted on here my own struggle with depression and adjustment to parenthood and found a fountain of wisdom and support. So you've come to the right place. I hope things get better. I think that the most important piece of advice I can give you is to take some time for yourself. Any little break, any little treat, anything that's just for you will be like an elixir. Don't allow yourself to feel guilty. Like we hear all the time, if mama ain't happy no one's happy. In order to care for your family you have to take care of YOU. My baby is 6.5 mo old so I can totally relate. Please PM me anytime and if you ever want to just come and hang out at my place we can watch the babies play and just chill out and talk. Good luck and hugs!!! Rita

Take a deep breath and count to 10 look around and see the things you have and remember everything that is worth it comes with a dark side and you need to focus on the bright side I do know it is hard (personal experience).My daughter was 4 when I was fiannlly diaganosed with post partum and later I was diaganosed bi-polar disorder. The reason it all came to a head was the hormonal changes that came with having a baby. If your meds don't seem to work get with your doctor and maybe he/she can advise you to find someone you can talk to and maybe find a med more suited for your particular situation. I have also found venting to some one and getting a little perspective from someone who is on your side helped alot. My mom helped me realize I had alot going for me and that the little crap that was taking me down was just that "little crap". If you ever need to just get it all out (cuss words and all)feel free to e-mail me at elezimo@hotmail.com

I wish I had seen this yesterday. I hope you are feeling somewhat better today. I would like to note that your body can adjust to medication. You may need a higher dose, or a different med altogether. I would call my prescriber if I were you. That being said, you are not alone, I hope you can surround yourself with the support you need. Being a wife and mother are hard jobs, and we all have our seasons of frustration and depression. Being honest with the people around you is a good start. Good Luck, feel free to pm me if you need to talk.

sorry to hear about feeling depressed. I know that the advice that some of my friends that are depressed that was recieved from the doctor is to get some exercise or spend some time in the sun. I believe that certain kinds of foods help as well. I think that it is always important to remind yourself that everything is going to be ok. We sometimes can't change the circumstances that we are going through but have hope that it is only going to get better.

Have you tried any anti-depressants? My OB told me that PPD can last up to a year after giving birth! Hope you feel better soon!

I wish I had any more advice than the others who've posted, but I don't. I do want you to know that we've all been there at some point or another, and I feel your pain. I write that with deepest respect, and also the recognition that none of us have really walked in your particular shoes, but sometimes hearing that others have struggled, too, helps lighten the load.
I got the blues after both babies, but especially after the second one. My husband and I were both working lots of hours, opposite shifts to cut down on daycare costs, and we never saw each other. We made some pretty major life adjustments since then, but, honestly, I think the biggest thing that helped was the simple fact that our daughter got a little older. They say that time is the ultimate healer, and, in our case, that was true. Time also allowed the baby to begin sleeping through the night (That alone made a huge difference), eating by herself, potty training, etc. It just gets easier as they get older . . .
Good luck to you, and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep working with the docs and your spouse to figure out what will work best for all of you.
As a psychiatrist friend of mine once said to me (and I think this makes a lot of sense) "When life is really in the crapper, always give up the JOB instead of the SPOUSE. The first one you can replace; the second you can't."

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Gosh, I am so sorry to hear your are struggling. I have been where you are so many times. Its gets to the point you feel as though your drowning. My depression started during my pregnancy and that was 7 years ago. Is there certain times of the month you feel this way? I Become worse before my period. I have PMDD. It is a simple fix, my dr.prescribed yaz and there is a huge difference. What helps is a huge support group. If you would like to email me please do. I would love to help you through. I wish I had people that understood my feelings and how I was feeling during those sad times. Hang on, things will get better.