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 newmom21 |
01-14-2004 @ 2:08 PM |
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Hi. I am a new mother of a 10 month old son. I now stay at home after 8 years of teaching high school. I love being with my son but my emotions since he was born have been a rollercoaster. Some days I am great - other days I have no energy (I am usually an active person - excersise - etc.), I cry a lot and am very irritable - taking things out on my wonderful husband. I have been on medication before - celexa and paxil at different times for anxiety. I have been off of them since I became pregnant a year and a half ago. I am still an anxious person and worry a lot - especially as a first time mom. The depressive episodes are new to me though. I have been trying hard not to go back on medication b/c I don't like how tired they make me - although being depressed is pretty tiring itself. One problem I have is that every time I say I am going to get help again - the next day and few days I feel fine - my moods are just very unstable. I want to fully enjoy my son's early years and I don't want to miss out on things. I also am having sleeping difficulties - I fall asleep but have trouble staying asleep. Any advice or support is greatly appreciated. Does this sound like major depression to you if it's not every day and I do go about my life and do things? Thanks so much.
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| Susanne, Support Specialist |
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01-14-2004 @ 2:21 PM |
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Dear newmom21,
Hello and welcome to the depression center. It sounds as though you may be having some symptoms of post partum depression. I am recommending that you see your doctor immediately and let him/her know what has been going on with you. There is help out there for you. In the mean time, make use of this site. There are a lot of people here that have had similar feelings and are more than willing to help you out. Let me know how it is going.
Take care,
Susanne
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| newmom21 |
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01-16-2004 @ 10:51 AM |
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Thank you for your reply. I am going back to my dr. in a week and I know medication will be up for discussion again. I did pretty well on celexa for anxiety. Does that mean I would probably do well on it for depression? Also, I have heard a lot about Wellbutrin. The only thing that makes me nervous about that is that I have sleep problems and do get anxious and I am worried it will make me jittery. Any thoughts? By the way - I feel pretty dumb that I titled the discussion new "heAr" instead of "heRE" - sorry! 
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| Hopeful in MI |
05-26-2004 @ 2:46 PM |
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I was so relieved to see someone write what sounded so close to what I am going through. I am a stay-at-home mom,too. I am 23 and have a 2 1/2 year old daughter, and an 8 month old daughter. I have battled with depression since adolescence, but my family was not very understanding, so I never received treatment. I never thought I needed it--I expected to "pull out of it" soon. That is until this latest bout. I haven't felt like I've had the energy to keep the house clean or play with the kids, I have to literally fight my emotions to keep from snapping at my family. Like you, I have a wonderful husband--and awesome kids! I would have problems with depression, but then wait so long to do something about it that it would get better. Then I would convince myself it was all in my head, or the problem was solved. Now I know better. Reading your post has already helped--I know I'm not alone. If you would like a email buddy on this subject, please post a reply to this message, and then I will get you my email address. Having someone to talk to would help me a lot I think. If you think it might help you too, I'd love to talk!
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| sara |
05-29-2004 @ 5:53 PM |
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hi im new here,is the first time i use this type of help...any tips, should i just say how i feel?...
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| Josie, Support Specialist |
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05-29-2004 @ 8:22 PM |
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Sara,
Please feel free to roam the site at your own pace. If you look to the left of the screen under "TOOLS" you will find our Depression Test. This test is not a diagnostic tool and is not a replacement or substitute for a physician's advice. The purpose of these tests is to prepare you with information that you can present to your physician. When you're finished the test, you can either print your Final Report or email it directly to your doctor.
If you have any question or concerns with our site or please contact us at [email protected]. We are the Support Specialist for The Depression Center and are open to any questions or concerns you may have.
Also feel free to post any feeling or questions yo have for the online support group. They are wonderful individuals, with lots of knowledge and support to share.
Welcome,
Josie
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