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Anyone Beat the Blues without Meds?

BriellabellaBriellabella member
in Postpartum Depression

Sorry this is long...

I don't know if I have PPD or anything in that category, but I definitely haven't been feeling myself lately.

My DD is 9-months old and I haven't experienced anything that really led me to believe that I have PPD, but I have been feeling a little down lately. I've suffered from anxiety issues for years and within the past two weeks I have been feeling anxious again. Ridiculous anxiety, like worrying someone will call CPS on me for any little thing, like having DD in clothes with baby food stains on it. I don't know why I'm worried like that. I have been feeling guilty for any little thing too, like I'm not a good mom and my kids are gonna grow up to have issues because of me...but the funny thing is, I know I'm a pretty good mom yet I still worry.

I have had many major life changes in recent months that seem to be what started these feelings (new baby, lost job, move out-of-state and away from everyone I know, etc.). I know I should find a doctor to talk to, regardless of whether it's necessary or not. My main concern though is having to go on meds. I really, really don't want to take medication and I want to get through this little down period on my own through diet, exercise and therapy.

Has anyone else beat the blues without meds and been successful?

 

*I think meds can be beneficial, and I know they help most people, but I've just stopped taking Effexor after being on it for 12 years and I don't want to be on meds again.

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Re: Anyone Beat the Blues without Meds?

  • sammi2884sammi2884 member

    I am interested to hear responses on this as well. My baby is also 9 months and I am experiencing PPD (also many major life changes). I was on Prozac, Effexort and seroquil for awhile and do not want to go back on medication again either.

    Im sorry you are feeling anxiety, there are many people on this board and a lot of support. PM me if you ever want to talk.

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  • britniejobritniejo
    I am interested as well. I also have a history of anxiety, and many life changes. There's days I don't feel myself and days I do. I would say the best bet would be talking to your Dr. and telling them you want to avoid taking medications, and see what they recommend. Having a good support group of people to talk to definitely helps. Regardless, feel better. And know there is lots of support out there
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