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iona · 08-02-2003, 04:39 PM

For the last years I have suffered from post-natal depression but it really reared it's ugly head after we had our 2nd boy.As a result I am now on Prozac,but every day I am getting better.If it were not for the support of Mike ,his mum& my family doctor I do not where I would have ended up!!!.

Has any of you ladies been through the same and how did your friends& family react.

I would love to hear from you ladies out there.

Iona

galaxygirl · 08-16-2003, 07:48 PM

Hi, I was diagnosed with postpartum depression after the birth of my first son - nine years agao. Post partum (post natal) depression usually occurs in the first few months and is short term. Mine didn't go away, and eventually when I moved back to the US from Australia and sought treatment here I was diagnosed as having chronic depression.

It sounds like you have a great support system going there. The best thing you can do for yourself is rely on it. Let hubby or family help out as much as they can with the kids and the house and just take on as much as you feel like youcan do - and gradually you get back tto your old self. The medication does wonders - having been through episodes with and without it - but as with any disease feeling positive and proactive are a great way of fighting it.

sexymama · 08-18-2003, 10:55 AM

I cried non-stop after the birth of my first son. Letting it out helped and I was able to pull myself together within a month. However, after the birth of 2 additional children, my hormones changed and now I take an anti-depresent for PMS. I swear by it! Do what you need to do to take care of yourself and be fair to those you love.

Hash_Browns · 08-18-2003, 12:58 PM

I have two great kids. 3 1/2 and 1 1/2. And I know I am suffering from something! I have been waiting for two weeks to get a phone call from someone to set me up some counseling appts. but that still hasn't happened...in the meanwhile I am feeling better and ready to just forget about it. But I nkow as soon as I do i will put SO thought another stupid fight about some dumb arsed thing...and want to call them...so I will just wait and make sure they get me in soon!!

SO has been great about understanding that I finally admitted to having a problem, and is doing whatever he can to get me in there to talk to someone else...and he's done a lot of changing himself...and helping me do the same. Along with my huge family who reminds me to take things one day at a time (which some days makes me want to tell them I am not in a 12 step program...lol...no offense)! So all of this is helping now until I can go and see what is hidden deep down inside that I need to bring to a head and pop like a nasty pimple in the middle of my forehead...LOL!

Good luck to all of you also!

galaxygirl · 08-18-2003, 02:30 PM

Seriously, one of the best bits of advice I heard for dealing with post-partum (or just general depression, especially when you have young kids) came from a 12 stepper. It's HALT - never get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired.

08-02-2003, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
iona Upright Location: Scotland	Post-natal Depression For the last years I have suffered from post-natal depression but it really reared it's ugly head after we had our 2nd boy.As a result I am now on Prozac,but every day I am getting better.If it were not for the support of Mike ,his mum& my family doctor I do not where I would have ended up!!!. Has any of you ladies been through the same and how did your friends& family react. I would love to hear from you ladies out there. Iona __________________ For sale, 9" Demi-Baguettes... Satisfaction guarenteed!!!

08-16-2003, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
galaxygirl Insane Location: NH	Hi, I was diagnosed with postpartum depression after the birth of my first son - nine years agao. Post partum (post natal) depression usually occurs in the first few months and is short term. Mine didn't go away, and eventually when I moved back to the US from Australia and sought treatment here I was diagnosed as having chronic depression. It sounds like you have a great support system going there. The best thing you can do for yourself is rely on it. Let hubby or family help out as much as they can with the kids and the house and just take on as much as you feel like youcan do - and gradually you get back tto your old self. The medication does wonders - having been through episodes with and without it - but as with any disease feeling positive and proactive are a great way of fighting it. __________________ Drawing strength from His acceptance, offering all that I am and ever will be

08-18-2003, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
sexymama My own person -- his by choice Location: Lebell's arms	I cried non-stop after the birth of my first son. Letting it out helped and I was able to pull myself together within a month. However, after the birth of 2 additional children, my hormones changed and now I take an anti-depresent for PMS. I swear by it! Do what you need to do to take care of yourself and be fair to those you love. __________________ If you can go deeply into lovemaking, the ego disappears. That is the beauty of lovemaking, that it is another source of a glimpse of god It's not about being perfect; it's about developing some skill at managing imperfection.

08-18-2003, 12:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hash_Browns Psycho Location: Right behind you...BOO!	I have two great kids. 3 1/2 and 1 1/2. And I know I am suffering from something! I have been waiting for two weeks to get a phone call from someone to set me up some counseling appts. but that still hasn't happened...in the meanwhile I am feeling better and ready to just forget about it. But I nkow as soon as I do i will put SO thought another stupid fight about some dumb arsed thing...and want to call them...so I will just wait and make sure they get me in soon!! SO has been great about understanding that I finally admitted to having a problem, and is doing whatever he can to get me in there to talk to someone else...and he's done a lot of changing himself...and helping me do the same. Along with my huge family who reminds me to take things one day at a time (which some days makes me want to tell them I am not in a 12 step program...lol...no offense)! So all of this is helping now until I can go and see what is hidden deep down inside that I need to bring to a head and pop like a nasty pimple in the middle of my forehead...LOL! Good luck to all of you also! __________________ Smile It makes people wonder what you're up too!

08-18-2003, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
galaxygirl Insane Location: NH	Seriously, one of the best bits of advice I heard for dealing with post-partum (or just general depression, especially when you have young kids) came from a 12 stepper. It's HALT - never get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. __________________ Drawing strength from His acceptance, offering all that I am and ever will be