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By: Acey

Acey — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:24:44 +0000

I cannot believe how your post hit home for me. I have suffered from depression since about the age of 12 (over 25 years), but I didn’t know it until after my kids were born. Or rather, I didn’t face it until then. My mom had passed away and I somehow got through that, but then I had my twins and with them came the full blown post-partum depression. My doctor had referred me to a therapist because she recognized my signs before. I started seeing my therapist at 4months pregnant until the babies were 5 months old. I began taking Zoloft when they were 1 month old. I cried all the time. I had too much anger to count. My whole life’s depression came to a head. The worst part was that I really wanted the pill to work if I was going to take it. It didn’t. It made things far worse. I got to a very dark place. I had difficulty bonding with my babies. I somehow made it through, but barely. All the while, I kept this to myself and felt like a loser for not being able to handle everything life threw at me. The change to Wellbutrin saved me. That worked great up until about 6 months ago, when suddenly, it wasn’t good enough anymore. My doctor suggested adding a half tablet of Lexapro (5 mg)each day. I cannot even begin to tell you the miraculous difference that tiny half pill has made. I have my life back. I take 300 mg of Wellbutrin and 5 mg of Lexapro. The seratonin was left in the dust before, so this just gave a little boost. I do not walk around in a fog, but rather, this lifts the fog. I wish there was not a stigma for depression and meds, but I do think it is getting more acceptance due to more women suffering from depression. Everyone is different. You have to do what works for you. Your family can only be as happy and healthy as you are. To ignore the signs is to ignore whats best for the whole family. I applaud you for taking this step. It is not a weakness. It is a strength to recognize that you need help and to accept it! Good for you.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:38:44 +0000

I have been there. I was the cartoon character that ran through walls…into the sunset, never to return again. i wanted to do that so badly. I was a screaming shrew to my kids. i hated my self. My anger was explosive and came out of no-where. Then I met Lexapro. lol What a God Send. I still apoligize to my kids, now 15 and 12 for my moos swings that i used to have. They can tell right away if I forgot to take my happy pill. It doesn’t numb me. It doesn’t make me someone I am not. it releases me to be who I really am. A nice, loving person that can cope. I can cope. I am happy again. It has been 6 years since my doctor asked me if I was depressed. I just thought I had anxiety..what did I have to be depressed about? He asked me if I cry alot…I immediately started crying..lol My dad also suffers from depression, as did his father. I am sure it runs in my mothers side as well.For my kids sake, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. That tiny white pill.

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:42:09 +0000

Whatever works for you. As long as you post about it =) Yolanda's last blog post..have you seen my eyebrow?

By: Alex Year Two » Growing towards a Goal

Alex Year Two » Growing towards a Goal — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:02:42 +0000

[...] went through a long, dark patch, and had just pulled myself out of it when the shizzle hit the [...]

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:23:43 +0000

I am so behind on my reading. Glad you are feeling together now. Veronica's last blog post..I?¢‚Ç¨‚Ñ¢m Back!

By: Oh, The Joys

Oh, The Joys — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:08:33 +0000

How many months? Oh, The Joys's last blog post..I, Hydrant

By: Mr Lady

Mr Lady — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:39:18 +0000

You are correct. Mr Lady agrees. Good on ya. Mr Lady's last blog post..A Question

By: Sleeping Mommy » Blog Archive » Best (finds this) Week Ever March 2-8

Sleeping Mommy » Blog Archive » Best (finds this) Week Ever March 2-8 — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:34:48 +0000

[...] of Alex Year One takes a raw look at depression and the inner dialogue many face when considering chemical [...]

By: zoe

zoe — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:08:06 +0000

i used to feel like that..till i totally lost my shit. better living through chemicals. i thank god for my meds now! zoe's last blog post..Country Crock

By: Sleeping Mommy

Sleeping Mommy — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:25:12 +0000

Sometimes I think about it. I tried meds once...I didn't stick with it. I think about trying again when the days are as hard as they have been lately. Good for you for being strong enough to get help. It's not weak to get help anyway you can. It's weak to keep suffering when you don't have to. Sleeping Mommy's last blog post..A blessing of simple pleasures

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:26:20 +0000

Oh wonderful girl! You are so brave. To admit to the universe feels like defeat but it is actually a win. I salute you. Tiffany's last blog post..Five things I sleep with on a regular basis these days?

By: Maggie?¢‚Ç¨‚Ñ¢s Mind

Maggie?¢‚Ç¨‚Ñ¢s Mind — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:28:21 +0000

I also can't add much other than to say that you are awesome and brave and bold and wonderful, and I love that you put this out there because not only does it show that you have guts and courage and other really admirable qualities in doing so, but it also just might help someone, maybe even save a life. Seriously. It could. How cool is that? OK, gotta run, need to add you to my reader immediately. maggies mind's last blog post..Haiku Friday 3/7/08