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I totally flunked my Postnatal Depression test :o(
Turns out despite my efforts the dreaded postnatal depression is back.
I really though I wasn't going to get it this time. My health visitor asked lots of questions and I do have it again. I knew deep down inside, but I was ignoring it. I have never treated PND with meds before, and I won't, just like I didn't with the antenatal depression. I know people and doctors say some drugs are safe, but while i'm breastfeeding I refuse meds as I worry that in years to come they may discover that meds have bad effects on your child after all. I have started taking my Bachs Rescue Remedy, is there anything else homeopathic that could help? I am struggling with getting out of bed, i'm moody, tearful and can't face the housework. I will muddle through this, it usually takes until the baby is around 1 for it to go away. ( I love my baby, he isn't the problem hormones are. -- Andrea mom of 5 - latest addition Kamron David 9 weeks old weighing 15 pounds. |
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I totally flunked my Postnatal Depression test :o(
*having major posting session now whist baby is happy*
Turns out despite my efforts the dreaded postnatal depression is back. I really though I wasn't going to get it this time. My health visitor asked lots of questions and I do have it again. I knew deep down inside, but I was ignoring it. I did that test, I failed miserably, but this was quite obvious beforehand, I'm taking meds for it, but no improvement yet. I have never treated PND with meds before, and I won't, just like I didn't with the antenatal depression. I know people and doctors say some drugs are safe, but while i'm breastfeeding I refuse meds as I worry that in years to come they may discover that meds have bad effects on your child after all. I have started taking my Bachs Rescue Remedy, is there anything else homeopathic that could help? I'd also be interested in the answer to this I am struggling with getting out of bed, i'm moody, tearful and can't face the housework. bad days I don't get out of bed, I just listen to radio 4 and breastfeed, housework, what's that? in the good bits I manage to get some clothes washing done. I will muddle through this, it usually takes until the baby is around 1 for it to go away. ( I love my baby, he isn't the problem hormones are. I agree, I love Nathanael to bits, I love to hold him, cuddle him and kiss him, I just seem to have this roughly weekly up and down cycle that doesn't seem to be triggered by anything it just happens |
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I totally flunked my Postnatal Depression test :o(
Andrea wrote:
Turns out despite my efforts the dreaded postnatal depression is back. I really though I wasn't going to get it this time. My health visitor asked lots of questions and I do have it again. I knew deep down inside, but I was ignoring it. {{{{{{Andrea}}}}}} this must be tough! If you really want to know if there are homeopathic alternatives, the best thing to do is to find a homeopathic doctor. Not all homeopathic medicine works the same for everybody (it's not like standard medication in that respect), and also not all of them are safe during breastfeeding. In some occasions the PND can be caused by low thryroid function, and thyroid supplements are among the safest drugs to take while BF-ing. Also without you can boost your metabolism by changing to a low-carb, high protein diet and adding some iodine and selenium supplements (I don't know how safe those are, but the diet cannot do any harm). Mental strength and good health to you! -- -- I mommy to DS (13m) guardian of DH TTC #2 War doesn't decide who's right - only who's left |
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I totally flunked my Postnatal Depression test :o(
Sue wrote:
If you don't want to take meds that the FDA (I know your not in the USA, I just don't know what it is called where are are), why do you feel that taking a homeopathic medication is any safer? I certainly would trust approved medication over a homeopathic medication that isn't even approved. Hey, it's not like there's anything in homeopathic medicine that can harm you -- unless you're allergic to water or sugar. I am sorry your having a hard time though. Do take care of yourself. (((Hugs)) Seconded. Please do whatever it takes for you to feel better and be a good mom. -- Sara, recommending http://skepdic.com/homeo.html I check this e-mail account infrequently |
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I totally flunked my Postnatal Depression test :o(
In article , "Andrea"
writes: Turns out despite my efforts the dreaded postnatal depression is back. I really though I wasn't going to get it this time. My health visitor asked lots of questions and I do have it again. I knew deep down inside, but I was ignoring it. I have never treated PND with meds before, and I won't, just like I didn't with the antenatal depression. I know people and doctors say some drugs are safe, but while i'm breastfeeding I refuse meds as I worry that in years to come they may discover that meds have bad effects on your child after all. I have started taking my Bachs Rescue Remedy, is there anything else homeopathic that could help? I am struggling with getting out of bed, i'm moody, tearful and can't face the housework. I will muddle through this, it usually takes until the baby is around 1 for it to go away. ( I love my baby, he isn't the problem hormones are. I feel for you, Andrea! I had (have?) PPD but I did decide to treat it with Rx meds. I'm on a 1/2 dose of Effexor once a day and I feel like the world is a better place for it! I cannot believe what a difference it has made for me. I can certainly appreciate your decision to be cautious about taking meds, though. You know yourself better than me, so if you can handle things in other ways, more power to you! I hope you get to feeling better sooner rather than later. I don't know anything about the remedy you're using or other homeopathic sources, but hope you can find out more and get what you need, even if it's just a sympathetic ear now and then! koa Still nursing James, 02/06/01 EP'ing for Joey 04/02/03 (BCP) |
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I totally flunked my Postnatal Depression test :o(
"Sara" wrote in message ... Sue wrote: If you don't want to take meds that the FDA (I know your not in the USA, I just don't know what it is called where are are), why do you feel that taking a homeopathic medication is any safer? I certainly would trust approved medication over a homeopathic medication that isn't even approved. Hey, it's not like there's anything in homeopathic medicine that can harm you -- unless you're allergic to water or sugar. Oh Ghods! This is very far from the truth. Homeopathic medicine is still medicine. It can still harm you if it's taken incorrectly, or at wrong dosage, or by the wrong people. It can actually do more harm because people take it for granted. I am sorry your having a hard time though. Do take care of yourself. (((Hugs)) Seconded. Please do whatever it takes for you to feel better and be a good mom. I'm also sorry. Please see either an herbologist or a homeopathic doctor before taking too many herbal remedies. -- Sara, recommending http://skepdic.com/homeo.html I check this e-mail account infrequently |
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I totally flunked my Postnatal Depression test :o(
Andrea wrote:
but while i'm breastfeeding I refuse meds as I worry that in years to come they may discover that meds have bad effects on your child after all. hm. imo, it's better to treat my depression, with the remote possibility that it may cause some long-term problem, than to *not* treat my depression and be an awful mother who can't do anything and wants to hurt herself. possible problem vs. definite problem. -- iphigenia www.tristyn.net "i have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. i do not think that they will sing to me." |
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I totally flunked my Postnatal Depression test :o(
Perhaps have your doctor check your thyroid. I have read that
temporary low thyroid levels after pg can be a part of PPD, and the treatment for that is just the thyroid hormone, not a drug. KC "Andrea" wrote in message ... Turns out despite my efforts the dreaded postnatal depression is back. I really though I wasn't going to get it this time. My health visitor asked lots of questions and I do have it again. I knew deep down inside, but I was ignoring it. I have never treated PND with meds before, and I won't, just like I didn't with the antenatal depression. I know people and doctors say some drugs are safe, but while i'm breastfeeding I refuse meds as I worry that in years to come they may discover that meds have bad effects on your child after all. I have started taking my Bachs Rescue Remedy, is there anything else homeopathic that could help? I am struggling with getting out of bed, i'm moody, tearful and can't face the housework. I will muddle through this, it usually takes until the baby is around 1 for it to go away. ( I love my baby, he isn't the problem hormones are. |
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