I had real bad postpartum depression & anxiety. It started the day I had my son. I suffered for 8 months, tried all the meds but could not take them. Then my husband got me this program. It was the only thing that helped me get over it. I had alot of anxiety for the first few lessons. But eventually the program did help me alot. I owe my life back to this program, so please stick with it. It works, but its not ovenight. It took me months to finally get my life back. But persistence was the key and acceptance. The other thing that I did was go back to work. That also helped me alot. I found that the distraction of work really worked for me. Being at home with nobody but a baby to talk to just made my mind anxious. I am now doing great. My son is 2 1/2 now and I still have anxiety now and then. He is in the terrible twos now, and the skills that I got from the program have helped me deal with the tantrums and stresses of motherhood. Hang in there. You are not alone or crazy. You are just going through a very stressful time in your life that triggerd your anxiety. You will get through it. If I did, anyone can. I was non functional. And now I'm doing great. Feel free to private message me if you need support.
Rose
Hormones causing anxiety
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Kayla,
I'm glad to hear you are seeing an herbologist, this may help. I also suffered from anxiety/post partum depression. My doctor at the time suggested B6 and hard exercise, which helped at the time. I am currently 5 months pregnant and have been experiencing anxiety/depression/depersonalization for over a month now. Just tried accupuncture on Saturday, and could not believe how calm I ended up being with my child and husband the rest of the weekend, as well as sleeping very well (first time in weeks without benadryl).
The only other thing I suggest if that if you are nursing or weaning, I remember my hormones were all over the place. Since you've already taken antidep meds, I'll assume no.
Take care and hang in there. It does get better. Use the relaxation tape when you can. If you listen to it low enough, you should still be able to hear baby when napping.
Lucie
I'm glad to hear you are seeing an herbologist, this may help. I also suffered from anxiety/post partum depression. My doctor at the time suggested B6 and hard exercise, which helped at the time. I am currently 5 months pregnant and have been experiencing anxiety/depression/depersonalization for over a month now. Just tried accupuncture on Saturday, and could not believe how calm I ended up being with my child and husband the rest of the weekend, as well as sleeping very well (first time in weeks without benadryl).
The only other thing I suggest if that if you are nursing or weaning, I remember my hormones were all over the place. Since you've already taken antidep meds, I'll assume no.
Take care and hang in there. It does get better. Use the relaxation tape when you can. If you listen to it low enough, you should still be able to hear baby when napping.
Lucie
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Thanks for your replies. It is great to know that other women have experienced what I am going through and are now doing better. I would not wish this on anybody but it helps to know you are not alone. I am seeing a phsycologist tomorrow and will see the herbologist on Wednesday. I am praying it helps balance my crazy hormones. If not I will take a drug reaction test to see how my body metabolizes anti depressants and to see which miligram will work best. Hang in there. They say 1 in 5 women suffer from anxiety and postpartum depression. I beleive god gave it to us because he knew we were strong enough to get through it.