I am new to your group. I was diagnosed with severe depression about 4 years ago. I was married to a very abusive man which is my fathers son. My son also has depression to he is 17 but is doing alot better now that were no where a near him anymore. Would love to talk with anyone that would like to talk to me. Thanks for letting me join. Colleen
I have been diagnosed with depression for years, i had it before my kids and moreso after their birth. i take meds for this and a nonexistant thyroid for what they call pseudotumor cerebri which now the doctors say may just be permanent brain damage due to too many smacks or bashes in the back of the head from my kids' father. Depression is hard enough to deal with without someone telling you how worthless you are 24/7. Thank god i finally had the guts to kick him to the curb before he did to much damage to my children unfortunately it took nine years to get the guts. Someone wonderful is in my life now that loves these kids as if they were his own and my oldest wishes he was their real dad. I let my kids think their own. my son is old enuf where he has seen and experiencede his father's wrath. My daughter on the other hand knows nothing since she is only 3. I never want her to feel that pain i went through. I tell my kids everyday anything that comes to mind to heighten their self esteems, my three yr old now goes around saying " I'm pretty!" . My son is more of a challenge at nine with ADHD on top of all.
I have good days and then i have BAD days. Days where everything and any thing makes me cry. Even commercials! I have many days where I feel someone is out to get me, days where I believe everyone would be better off if i was dead or never existed. Usually my kids snap me out of these spells. But i still feel as though everything is my fault. I'm scared of I swear just about everythging.
Just a reminder to all who visit this site, from one who knows. Depression is NOT anything to be ashamed of! Think of it the same as diabetes, a screwed up thyroid or high cholesterol. Depression is an illness that can be treated with medication. Tom Cruise is a great actor, but he knows NOTHING about post-partum depression!! If you have concerns about some of your feelings (about motherhood in general or toward your baby, PLEASE talk to someone...whether it be a doctor, minister or priest, a counselor or a close friend. Don't let depression get you down, talking helps and medication WILL help, also. I have been on Zoloft, Neurontin and Wellbutrin for almost 10 years. Once my doctor and I found the right combination of meds for me, I feel 200% better!! I can deal with the everyday ups and downs of parenthood and life, now. Don't be afraid or ashamed of depression...you CAN beat it!!
Hi everyone. I am new to this site. I am a single mother of a 5 month old baby girl. I have been struggling with depression since I was about 10 because of things that have been happening in my life and also I had some bad things happen in my child hood. I've also recently had trouble in my marriage, and muy family disowned me for not following their religion. I am going to counseling for all of this. I thought I would go ahead and join this group. Thanks. Misty
im new to your group.let me tell you a little about myself.my first daughter was born with a birth defect.my second child was not.it was harder for me after my second was born.i had severe post partem depression.nobody understood why becaause audriannah was born perfect and healty.but every time i would look at her i would have this feeling that i failed with briannah my oldest.
i was depressed a lot before i had my first child and you know what when you look into your baby's face and see the cuteness there is nothing but happiness and warmth that takes over. sure there will be times that you will want to pull you hair out but knowing that this little person loves you no matter what and depends on you is all the reward well that is how i felt just trust yourself and you will be okay if you need to talk we are all here for you
Hi to all, I am 25 and about to became a first time within weeks. I have suffered from depression for as long as I can remember now. There are good times but do have a lot of bad times. Concerned about what will happen once baby is born. Any advice will be much appricated.
I have been battling depression for what seems like my whole life. As far back as I can remember, I have been depressed. I hit rock bottom back in 2002, after a series of life events. I sought help, but after my Medicaid ran out, and I couldn't afford to buy the medication, I took myself off. I am basically depressed most of the time, but in between times, I have good times, even some great times.
HI! I am the mom of 3 boys andrew 11, and 5 year old twins zach and alex. My husband is disabled. I have been struggeling with depression for years and was recently told I have bipolar 2. Very hard to accept at first but now trying hard to work on it. Some days I can barely get out of bed. Not much support. MOther wants nothing to do with me and father died 2 years ago. I had gastric bypass 1 year ago and lost 150lbs. That is going well but I am now finding more health issues. Just want to find others with the same struggles.
Hi! This is a great forum! I have 3 kids with special needs and 1 ex-husband! Oh and did I mention my health problems? lol Some days are just harder then others.
i wish my mom and i were close but we are not. my family disowned me when i chose to stay with my boyfriend that they didn't like. he treats me 100% better than they ever did
i know its hard but just keep fighting for you children mate in the end the children will thank you for it.my mum had mine for a month an that made me feel pretty piss weak of a mum.
i have 4 kids also kayla 8, ryan 7, michael 3 and john who is 8 months. at the moment kayla and ryan are in foster care. a year ago CPS took kayla ryan and michael. i've done everything the court has asked me to do but i have a social worker who doesn't like me they gave me michael back in oct. of last year but my social worker said she doesn't plan on giving the other 2 back until sept of this year i feel so depressed on this whole situation
I have 4 children and I have had depression for 5&1/2 years now so I know how you feel. We can get together and talk about it or we can just talk about something that will take your mind off it.
