This is a great article

[guestmama9911]

I don't normally come here because when I'm happy, I want to stay away and when I'm REALLY depressed, I "hate" people. However, this is a great article that needs to be shared. God bless all of you.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/...uicide15.shtml

WARNING: Graphic descriptions

[Nora'sMama]

That is really, really disturbing and scary. I feel heartsick. I worried so much that I would get PPD, because I have risk factors (prior depression, etc.). I didn't, but I did have a lot of anxiety, and I didn't share it with other people. It bothers me that I don't know how bad things would have had to get before I'd have been willing to seek help. And this poor woman sought help repeatedly, and no one helped her.

Her poor, poor husband and son.

I think you should warn people though that this is a very graphic and disturbing article. I doubt I would have clicked through and read it if I knew it was going to describe the details of a suicide.

[guestmama9911]

I'm sorry, my intentions were not to make anyone more sad. I am sad that this happened to this family but relieved that he is advocating for important changes, and that this story got publicity.

Throughout my pregnancy I told my therapist that I was worried that I'd end up a crazy mommy and he assured me I would not because I was seeking help. But that wasn't all - my DH joined us and we went over signs and created plans and did as much preparation in advance that we could. It has made all the difference. I think every woman should have access to this kind of care, not only if she needs it, but if she thinks she might need it.

Again, I am very sorry if this story saddened you. Please accept my apologies.

[lauraess]

Thanks. That a moving and intense story. It is so true though, that more awareness is needed.

[lauraess]

My first child came and despite lots of signs (head banging, screaming,sleeplessness despite exhaustion) I was in denial. WE were scare when we got preg again and by this time, in retrospect, We knew what to look for and were prepared.

I think that this poor woman got help, just not enough and not the right kind. people didnt take it serious enough it sounds.