Comments on: Taking Back My Life

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:09:07 +0000

My mother, sister and I all had PPD after every child. Years after my last baby was born I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Medications are what saved my life. Depression is not a mood, it is not a choice, it is a chemical imbalance in our brains, and a misfiring of neurons. There is nothing wrong with you other than the chemistry is out of balance. Medications can get it all back in balance. You have not failed. You didn’t make this choice.
I know how you feel, I’ve lived that way for years. Please don’t feel shame about asking for help.

By: J from Ireland

J from Ireland — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:25:25 +0000

Oh my God I can relate to these feelings. Hope you fell better soon. Good on ya woman!

By: Kelly (Kay)

Kelly (Kay) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:15:29 +0000

There is nothing wrong with wanting happiness, with wanting to be able to LIVE your life instead of just existing.

If the help is available, take it. And hopefully you’ll soon get to a point where joy is more than just a memory.

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:54:44 +0000

I’ve been dealing with anxiety and depression for years. It took several tries before we found the “right” medicine for me. Mostly because I hated taking them. I’ve finally decided that it’s no different than taking diabetic medicine or blood pressure medicine. It’s to help me.

I’ve been on the right meds for about 6 months now. Feel great! Have enough energy to exercise a bit (walk 2-3 miles a couple times a week). AND feel like the old me.

HATED that I needed help, but quite frankly that was another issue for ME to deal with.

Keep your chin up.

By: mamatulip

mamatulip — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:44:23 +0000

Hey Sam – I know you’ve been going through a lot lately and I don’t really know what, exactly, to say that would boost your spirits…but I truly do believe that you will overcome this, that you will take your life back. Hang in there.

By: Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]

Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:59:03 +0000

I’m totally here and waiting for you. I know the feelings you’re having to nearly 100%.

Just know I’m here for you.

I did a post earlier this year about doing actual things other than walking around Target as a family activity. It really did help to just get out with my family and do things that made us all happy.

By: MommaSunshine

MommaSunshine — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:52:18 +0000

There are lots of ways to treat depression. I hope you have a good doctor that you’re able to talk to. Also – there are many different kinds of medication out there, and you may simply have to experiment until you find the right one, or the right combination.

Just know that you DO NOT have to feel this way…and there is no shame in admitting that something is wrong and that you need help.

By: Issa

Issa — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:13:08 +0000

Nodding while reading. Am right there with you. Sigh.

Glad you have an appointment. You have to take care of yourself. Hugs.

By: maggie, dammit

maggie, dammit — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:29:07 +0000

You deserve all that, Sam, and so much more.

By: mrs chicken

mrs chicken — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:16:26 +0000

There are lots of new drugs out there, and talk therapy can be invaluable.

I’m here for you.