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If you would not mind, I really need some encouragement...how did you do it? What helped you to feel better? How long were you ill? What symptoms did you have? I have been trying for almost...
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Hi Kris, I too am in the process of working through postpartum depression without the use of drugs. I am trying a few natural methods that a doctor suggested to me. I take vitamins that include:...
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Chriropractic care, a naturopath, and Omegas do help ease the symptoms. Talk therapy is also key. Please know that if you decide to pursue the antidepressant route, it's ok. Many of us used them as...
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Great suggestons! And I also appreciate the encouragement!!! Kris
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Just a quick update; all still status quo here. My LO turned one on May 7. Still trying to get past this thing. UGH. I still have never had a symptom free day (and though every day is difficult,...
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Your symptom sounds more like anxiety then PPD. Have you talked to your counselor about it?
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Hi Missy, I do have some anxiety, but never experienced panic attacks; I sleep well these days, do not have a racing heart, etc...no intrusive thought issues. I think it may just be the anxiety that...
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BTW, I did see a therapist for a few months, who was nice, but not particularly effective, beyond being a good listener and validating my feelings. Cost is an issue for us right now. And the meds I...
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I used natural methods for several months but ended up using antidepressents because while the natural things really worked it wasnt quite enough for me. I saw a naturopath and osteopath and they had...
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i still use GABA And bach flowers too btw, just to be clear. I agree with Venessa about modern and natural medicine both helped me. I tried healing naturally without meds for months, I defintely...
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just read that you tried alot of meds and didnt work.. thats reallly frusterating I am so sorry! The natural things I tried might be extremely effective for you who knows its really wierd how...
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i also thought of this haha i just keep thinking of things for you.... but, have you had a hormone panel done? cortisol? thyroid? I looked up a couple of things and the hazy vision could be your...
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Hello again, thank you so much for your replies, as well as the suggestions; do you have any personal experience with hormone panels? I have thought about going in for further testing, but not at all...
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You are not stuck Kris. Talk to your primary doctor about what is going on with you. If they can't perform the hormone testing at their office, they will definitely be able to point you in the right...
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Thanks, Jamie! I have a physical upcoming, and I will do that. I just feel reluctant about asking for more testing, as I think she may try to "pressure" me into medication again, and I feel awkward,...
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I have had hormone testing in the past, my primary doctor specializes in internal medicine so she knew to do all that. I would look up an endocrine specialist doctor and have them do a FULL metabolic...
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Thanks for all of the information! I will follow up with my dr.!
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Still taking it one day at a time. Just trying to make each day, somehow, enjoyable (which isn't always easy, as I am home much of the time with the kiddies)...the weekends are somewhat better, as I...
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KrissMMHang in there and stay positive. You will make it through. I am trying not to take meds also. I have been taking myself to the YMCA lately to exercise. And it has helped me out quite a bit. I...
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Thanks so much for the reply. I wonder if because I am 40 now, it is maybe taking my body a bit longer to bounce back? I imagine that with only around 10-20 percent of moms seeking treatment for...
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