PPD Recovery Update

Janimal · December 2008

Thanks to all who posted such supportive messages to me about my PPD. I am feeling much better.

Zoloft has helped. BFF came up from Florida this week and she has been an angel. She is helping with Delilah and it's just lovely to have her here. I also have seen a great therapist who is so incredible insightful. And I foiund a great nanny who is spending some time here so I can get a break.

I think my body was so pumped full of hormones for so long, it doesn't know what a "normal" level is! PPD snuck up on me. I never anticipated to have my sweet baby girl that I dreamed of and get depressed. My feelings of wanting to run away totally freaked me out.

The therapist has been comforting. She made sense out of my feelings. And it helps to have a mental health professional tell me that I am not crazy, I am not losing my mind, and that this is an illness I contracted. She asked me if I would feel guilty if I got an infection, or a cold. Or course not! And to try and see this the same way. The guilt has really been tough.

DH has been wonderful. He's relieved that I am getting better. I haven't been crying all day, and I am eating. Food still doesn't have much appeal for me, but I am eating. When my love of food returns, I'll know how far I have come.

My mind was in a very dark place when I posted previously. Very dark. It feels good to know I am better now. Not completely over this, and I will likely be on medication for a while, but I can now see the light again and know this is just temporary.

jsusann · December 2008

Oh, I'm so happy for you. Just keep taking some time for yourself and reminding yourself that you are not alone, PPD is very common and almost all moms who get it, don't at all expect it. Keep getting better!!! Yay!

roaringrock · December 2008

brilliant! you're making great progress! nice job mommy. you should be proud of yourself.

MayDayGirl · December 2008

I am SO happy to hear this update. Iknew it was just the stupid PPD talking earlier, but I was very sad for you. Sounds like you have A LOT going for you right now!!! Take care sweety.

kianew · December 2008

I have been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing. I am so glad you are feeling better

lolalillie · December 2008

I am SO happy that you are feeling better. Your therapist is right, this is just somethibg you caught and it will take a little time to get over. You are so brave and such a strong person. Please take care and keep us posted about how you are doing!

choco_lab · December 2008

That's wonderful news! It sounds like you are doing all the things it will take to get you well. Take care!

BoxTer · December 2008

That's really great news. It's so good to be able to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Good for you!

LilSurferGirl · December 2008

I'm so glad to hear you're doing better! I'm glad you've found some wonderful support and help - I hope it only gets better and better for you, sweetie. Keep us posted on how you and Delilah are doing.

GretchenlovesMichael · December 2008

oh honey i am so glad you're ok - i've been thinking about you. it sounds like you are doing really well with the therapist and meds and that is such wonderful news. PPD is no joke, and it is completely out of your control, you didn't choose to have it that's for sure. you sound great. sending you big (((HUGS)))....

muppet.fan · December 2008

I'm so happy to hear your update! It sounds like you have the perfect people surrounding you: your BFF, your DH, your therapist, and your beautiful baby. I'm glad you've already made such progress and that it's continuing. Great news!!

desabean · December 2008

Good for you!! Thanks for updating-- not just for those of us who were worried about you but also for those who may be going through the same thing (or could in the future) to see what coming out on the other side looks like.

I hope each day continues to get better.

12106mrsmun · December 2008

I am so glad to hear that you are improving! I've been thinking about you and praying for you every day.

mrsolsenk12 · December 2008

That is so great! I am so glad that you are starting to feel better. It is great the meds are doing what they are designed to do. I hope you continue to improve.

meringue57 · December 2008

I'm so glad you posted an update, both to know that you're on the road to recovery and so that anyone else who is going through it will hopefully be inspired by you. Good job, girl!

JGirl2005 · December 2008

I'm glad the drugs are helping and there is a light in the darkness.

DenverGrl · December 2008

I'm so glad you're doing better.

laura&dan05 · December 2008

I so glad that things are getting better for you. You were so smart and brave to take all of the necessary steps to make sure you were doing what was best for yourself and your family.

elliek05 · December 2008

I'm so glad you're making steps in the right direction. I hope things just keep getting better and better.

avann · December 2008

I'm so happy you are feeling better. I can't imagine how hard this must be. Good for you for addressing it and getting help asap so you can move forward. I wish you and your family the best.

pamela-matt · December 2008

I am so happy things are starting to improve for you. One day at a time. (((HUGS)))

lnle · December 2008

so glad you are getting better each day!!

JillRock96 · December 2008

I'm so glad to hear that things are improving. I think it is so awesome that you are honest and post your updates here -- I hope that it helps others who are suffering from this illness.

beebe929 · December 2008

I am so happy to hear this. Hang in there and keep taking care of yourself.

5Foot · December 2008

That is absolutely wonderful! I am so happy that you're getting the help and support you need and that you can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

FaithRocks · December 2008

I am so glad to hear that you are doing better. I hope that you continue to improve, I truly admire your strength in dealing with this!

jamalynn · December 2008

I am so sorry you went through that. I had no idea. Feel free to give me a call if you want to get together again. Hope and I loved our playdate! I am glad you are feeling better.

Mrs.McJeep · December 2008

I'm so happy you are doing better!

Many *hugs* to you

ela81 · December 2008

I'm late posting but I'm so glad to hear you are doing better! I was thinking about you today. It sounds like you are doing everything you can to help youself and your family.

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