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By: Jeannine

Jeannine — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:44:31 +0000

What an excellent post. Many new moms might not intially put 2 and 2 together. Some might not want to admit that depression is at play. Positive posts like this do wonders. Thank you for opening your heart.

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By: REbecca

REbecca — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:16:54 +0000

I was doing a little 3am food porn while feeding my baby and came across this post. First off, I want some cake. Second, I didn’t realize irritability and all around crankiness was a sign of PPD. I mean, I thought the midnight cries were a little concerning but my baby is only 2 weeks old so its gotta be baby blues. I guess I should be more concerned with how I feel like screaming at my toddler 90% of the time than with if I like or dislike my baby. The babies are the easy part.

By: Kearby

Kearby — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:29:12 +0000

Wow, Kristen, thanks so much for sharing information that will help countless others suffering from various types of depression. I’m so glad you found the way to overcome your challenges. I never had postpartum depression, thank God, but I’ve always suffered from mild depression. About a year and a half ago I began having anxiety/panic attacks. There were some stressful things going on then, but really not anything more than usual, so I’m not sure what triggered this. Anyway, the anxiety attacks began happening more and more often, until one week I had anxiety attacks on both Thursday and Friday when I was trying to work and I had anxiety attacks so badly on Saturday that I was unable to leave the house, although I had appointments for a haircut and color (fun stuff, you know?). Sunday I drove just down the street to do an errand and was in a total panic. I was dangerously close to becoming agoraphobic.

Fortunately, my beloved husband stayed home from work Monday and took me to his internist and stayed with me throughout the whole visit. His fabulous doctor, now my doctor also, listened to my description of symptoms and prescribed Zoloft to me. He also prescribed something called Ativan to be used in case of an acute anxiety attack.

Now, all these months later, I take the Zoloft daily and have the Ativan for “just in case.” When I describe my emotional state to my doctor now, i.e., feeling positive and hopeful regardless of my circumstances, he says, yes, that’s what people are supposed to feel like normally.

I can’t recommend highly enough that if you’re suffering from depression or anxiety you should talk to your doctor about medications that can help. There’s no reason for anyone to suffer unnecessarily.
.-= Kearby´s last blog ..Tips and Tricks and Helpful Hints =-.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:54:02 +0000

I want to thank you for this post, it made me realize that I am also struggling with Postpartum Depression. Since then I have been able to understand why I have been short with people and unable to handle stressful situations in the same way I did before. It really has made a difference in my life! Thanks.

By: DianasaurDishes

DianasaurDishes — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:44:37 +0000

I am SO PROUD of you for being so vulnerable in your post. Although I haven't had children yet, I have several friends who have suffered postpartum depression. I live a life of transparency, willing to share my pain and struggle in the hope it will help others. I think that's why in each case I was the first person these friends told about their struggles, fortunately I knew the symptoms and recommended they see their doctor immediately. It's so important to be real, and I think your post will make a difference in a lot of lives. .-= DianasaurDishes´s last blog ..Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe for Two =-.

By: Allen

Allen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:33:18 +0000

Great recipe and love your blog.

By: Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food.

Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:05:35 +0000

would it be Ok to link to this post and point to reading the comments?
.-= Nurit – 1 family. friendly. food.´s last blog ..Steamy sweet and sour pork meatballs =-.

By: Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food.

Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:03:33 +0000

Thank you for this post. I found it just in time. I was trying to write something about my own sad feelings today, different reasons, and was a bit scared to blog about it.
Yes, it definitely helps to know there are other people out there that are having hard times and sharing and talking about it openly is helping others. Sometimes i wonder do some people are truly only happy or do they only blog about their happy times?
Glad to hear you are feeling better.
.-= Nurit – 1 family. friendly. food.´s last blog ..Steamy sweet and sour pork meatballs =-.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:10:55 +0000

I think this is more common than we like to believe, mainly because people don’t want to admit that things aren’t perfect. I was treated for depression a few years ago, and I can’t tell you what a difference it has made in my life. I’m so glad to hear things are better and manageable for you now!!
.-= Deborah´s last blog ..Cookbook of the Month Recipe – Sweet and Sour Chicken =-.

By: emiglia

emiglia — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:53:14 +0000

I’m so sorry you had to go through that–hearing you describe your symptoms reminded me of my issues with anxiety… I was never able to be medicated and still function properly, so I’ve had to deal with it through diet, exercise and lifestyle change. Either way, it’s so brave that you’ve actually done something about it! Good for you!
.-= emiglia´s last blog ..La Rioja =-.

By: Psychgrad

Psychgrad — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:14:04 +0000

Kudos to you for sharing your experience. Even though postpartum depression is more well known now, it’s important to discuss the range of symptoms. So glad to hear you’re doing well now.

By: Margie

Margie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:20:40 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story. I admire your grace under pressure. Wishing you the best of luck on your road to recovery.

By: Kate at Serendipity

Kate at Serendipity — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:36:49 +0000

Thank you for this courageous post. Speaking about depression is difficult and rare, and I hope you know that you’ve helped many other people with your willingness to do it.

…and now it’s been almost two weeks since you posted and I’m hoping you’re ok.
.-= Kate at Serendipity´s last blog ..CESTINI DI SALMONE =-.

By: Cris

Cris — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:12:16 +0000

That is a beautiful testimony that might help many other moms out there who are struggling, your post gives hope to cope with ppd. .-= Cris´s last blog ..Mud hens =-.

By: Kai

Kai — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:22:46 +0000

I had postnatal depression at six weeks when the eldest was born – already diagnosed with recurrent depression, and then discovering my partner at the time had cancer really pushed me over the edge. I never recovered – I’ve never been told I can work again, and I’m still treated for it, and he’s now 10.
It’s important to underscore in my case that I had a pre-existing condition (bipolar disorder) which was only discovered BECAUSE of postnatal depression and I’m not a typical case, but you’re right – we should talk about it more. I got past being ashamed of my own disorder when I realised that the only story I needed to worry about was my own, and that no one could say *I* was a bad person for whatever because in reality, the only thing wrong with me was ‘bad wiring’. Mental health of all kinds is a stigma that destroys lives – not because of what it is in many cases, but because we don’t talk or get help when we should.
*hugz* and I’m glad you’re helping others – that cake looks delish. I ended up solving mine with a scottish recipie called Tablet (it’s going to be one of the posts on my new blog, when I come out from under dealing with family stuff!)
.-= Kai´s last blog ..Hello world! =-.

By: Kathy - Cooking On the Side

Kathy - Cooking On the Side — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:29:56 +0000

I’m so glad you had the awareness to reach out and talk to someone about what you were feeling. Postpartum can really sneak up on you, as I hear. Reading about your experience was a good reminder for me to be aware of these kinds of symptoms a few months from now – with all the hoopla surrounding the arrival of a new baby it’s often easy to forget your own needs. Thanks so much for sharing, Kristen – and I hope you’re feeling better!
.-= Kathy – Cooking On the Side´s last blog ..Pecan Praline Cookies =-.