I am not sure if I am posting in the right place

[DreamingMama]

but I had PPD which in turn ended up bein bi-polar disorder. My doctor has me on a celexa/effoxor cocktail for depression. I still crazy days and wondering if this will ever go away. Today all I can do is feel like a cry baby. I have a bazillion things going on in my life too so that could be why it seems worse now. How on earth do other people deal with all this emotion?

[gotbreastmilk]

Hi there, I can totally relate. I have crazy days too! The only thing I can tell you is to hang in there. Take each day as it comes and try not to dwell on negative things.

[Foobar]

It took over a year to get the PPD to settle down and I could go off of the meds. I remember one night when my dd was 10 months old, sitting in the living room, on the floor crying and eating pretzels and dipping them in a can of chocolate frosting. Life had over run me that day and that was the only thing I could do to keep me from going nuts.

It should calm down, but as to when, that depends on your chemistry.

Crazy days will come, but so will calm days.

Sending you hugs and calming thoughts.

[Jish]

Bipolar disorder is a whole other issue which, thankfully, I haven't had to deal with, so I have very little advice in this arena. We have several members on the boards who deal with bipolar disorder. I know that Bladestar5 is one who has posted here before. Perhaps you could PM her for a little support and guidance.

[Bladestar5]

Ugh. It could be the effexor. I couldn't take that stuff. I am also bi-polar, and I tend to rapid-cycle. I just tell myself if I get 1 load of laundry washed, dried, and sometimes folded, then I have done well. Try not to cram too much in a day. Make sure you get fresh air and relaxation.
I am currently untreated. I am doing better now than ever before, although I have my days, and lots of them.
I was living in Vermont, where it was cold, dark, and dreary. We moved to Florida, and the sunshine really makes a BIG difference. My mom even decided to move here after a visit.

Pm me anytime. Bipolar is a terrible thing to deal with.

[DreamingMama]

Thanks to all the replies

I feel much better today after getting much needed rest. As you said Bladestar one has to slow down and not expect so much from oneself. I think I was on overload and had to stop for a moment. I am not going to go faster then I can handle anymore, just not worth all that emotional up and down.
Thanks