Comments on: How My Life Got All Shitty

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:43:37 +0000

Hi, you found my website a year or so ago because my little girl is also name Annabel. She just made 2 and we still nurse at least once a day. I also have a new little boy,name Harry, who turns 5 months this week. I did not have ppd, but when I was on extended bedrest for Annabel I had panic attacks and was depressed (other countries recognize it as ante-natal depression I believe). I had to be on Zoloft and slowly weaned off of it around the time Annabel turned 6 months. It was hard. I did not know myself at times. I could not sleep for months and always needed the tv on. The panic attack were so so terrible. Thanks to my therapist and my husband and Zoloft while I was on it I made it through. I hope you are doing okay. Having two little ones is so very hard (I sometimes don’t know how I make it through the day and I was lucky enough to not have any psychiatric issues with this pregnancy and birth). You will make it through. The day to day of just being a parent gets easier. Make it to three weeks then three months. I am looking forward to six months because I remember that as being the next step. Good Luck and thanks for sharing.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:25:43 +0000

I’m a therapist…but I’m also a mom who has been depressed before. My depression was somewhat related. After I had my daughter I couldn’t produce enough milk. I tried every herb, tea, and even prescribed medicine to be able to breast feed. I did this almost 4 months. For 4 months I would try to breastfeed, pump, and since there wasn’t enough bottle feed as well. The cycle lasted so long that when I was done doing all three-it was almost time to start again. I’d do this all day for not enough enough milk to fill one little bottle. When I let go of being able to breastfeed my life was so much better. I could finally sleep…Ask yourself if there is anything you can let go to make your life simpler. Take one night a week (AT LEAST) and disappear for at least 5 hours doing something like getting a massage.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:37:02 +0000

This sounds hauntingly familiar to what I went through after the birth of my son (now 28 mos.). I ended up begging my husband to take me to the ER. The Zoloft took awhile to kick in but, I do believe it was literally a life saver. Athough, we would like to have another child, I am apprehensive because I am so scared to go through this again. My son was colicky as well, and was never a good sleeper…still isn’t. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know, I feel your pain and can definitely empathize. Hang in there, it doesn’t seem like it now, but it does get better! Hopefully, it already has!

By: TRACYO

TRACYO — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:55:06 +0000

I have been suffering with PPD for 22 months now and I can completely relate with the dark feelings and the confusion. I received help the same time I had the first SCARY thought. I feel everyday that I am getting better so I have hope that this illness will eventually fade away. It is a long journey and 3 doctors later, I have figured out that you can not put a time frame on this… I wish you the best of luck and remember you are definitely not alone!

By: Organicmama

Organicmama — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:29:45 +0000

Jessica,
Still thinking of and praying for you.
Hang in there and know there is a community of women who both understand what you’re going through and love you through it!!

By: MoDLin

MoDLin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:25:56 +0000

PPD is serious and you are amazing for calling it by name and seeking help. Sounds like you have built a good network which is excellent. You are an inspiration to so many of us who feel embarrassed or too ashamed to reach out. Thank you so much for writing about this in such an honest and open way!