can someone help me

[sofysmommy]

I deleted this post the first time I tried to write so here I am trying again

Basically I am having a really hard time with my ppd and extreme mood swings. It is getting bad really bad. Thank heavens for my babies they have kept me from commiting suicide...yes it is that bad I have thought about it. I tried it before but a(thank goodness) nosy boss called 911on me because I did not show up for work that day...What I am trying to say is that this time is different for meand I do NOT want to leave my family ( am holding back my tears dd is here ) I have suffred from depression for a long time, and am using some of my coping skills to deal with it but.... nothing is really working

Therapy and drugs are not an option for me I am also so very tired and lethrgic. I need a natural way to try and fix this. By natural I mean nutritionally, removing certain things from my diet chanching the way i eat. but i do not know where to start. I am too overwhelmed and exhausted and am having a hard time doing reseach since my head is lethargic. I am not looking to take supplements.



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[sofysmommy]

with over 800 people here right now.... I am wondering if i am posting this in the wrong place???

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[Irish_Blue]

First

Second go get the book The Diet Cure by Julia Ross ~ I think it will really help you!

Hang in there hun and if things get worse, please don't be affraid to get help

[Jazzmin]

PPD is very scary, I was there with DS#1

If you are looking into changing your diet I would suggest www.mercola.com. Wheh my mom had cancer and was dealing with a lot of body pain she went to his clinic and was prescribed a diet that did wonders for her.

A good start in diet might be eliminating all processed foods. Avoid foods with chemicals and pesticides. I know you said you didn't want supplements, but fish oil (omega-3, DEA) supports the brain and nuerological system, I take it every day and feel less up and down.

One thing that helped me the most was walking with my child in the fresh air. We took walks everyday in the sun and I always felt a bit more up afterwards.

I hope some of my info can help you.

[sofysmommy]

thank you so much!!

[Warda_Rose]

So sorry you are going through this. Please keep going, keep trying. Your family needs you! It will get better.

[kkar]

This is not a diet suggestion, and perhaps too close to therapy for you, I'm not sure, but my local hospital has a PPD group of moms who just get together once a week and chat. There is a therapist there, but she says very little, so it is mostly just the moms. When I was going, the moms became very close and the sense of community really helped a lot of us out.

Also, joining a mother's group might help - it is something to get you out of the house and involved with a group of people who share a common interest.

[kayla14]

[bri276]

instead of traditional therapy, if you can find the time to meditate it can improve your mood. I know it's so hard with kids to find quiet time to yourself, but even if it's 15 minutes, it's worth it. Put some calming music on, sit comfortably, close your eyes and just let all your negative emotions melt away, breathe deeply, focus on the present moment. It may sound like a waste of time but it's been proven to improve mood and health.

[Lousli]

I'm not trying to be nosy or rude, but I'm wondering why therapy and or meds are not an option? I know that there can be a lot of obstacles: health insurance, breastfeeding, scheduling time, etc. My own personal hurdle to overcome was to admit that I really needed some help and that medication and therapy are not "for crazy people". There is a very strong negative association for many people with going to a therapist or taking medication. After overcoming my attitude towards it, I realized that I needed to do something about my depression and be a better mother to my kids. I've been seeing a therapist and taking medication for about 4 months now, and I feel so much better I can hardly explain it. It made a world of difference in my ability to cope with everyday life, without changing who I am as a person. If you possibly can, it is worth looking into, IMO.

[janebug]

sweetheart, don't give up, this forum is a little slow. we are with you. i don't know any specific recommendations but i want to offer you my full and unwavering love in this very hard time for you. i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. keep at it mama, you will find the answer.

[sofysmommy]

Originally Posted by Lousli

I'm not trying to be nosy or rude, but I'm wondering why therapy and or meds are not an option? I know that there can be a lot of obstacles: health insurance, breastfeeding, scheduling time, etc. My own personal hurdle to overcome was to admit that I really needed some help and that medication and therapy are not "for crazy people". There is a very strong negative association for many people with going to a therapist or taking medication. After overcoming my attitude towards it, I realized that I needed to do something about my depression and be a better mother to my kids. I've been seeing a therapist and taking medication for about 4 months now, and I feel so much better I can hardly explain it. It made a world of difference in my ability to cope with everyday life, without changing who I am as a person. If you possibly can, it is worth looking into, IMO.

not nosy at all! Insurance is the reason. dh makes good money but more than half goes to child support of his first son he also pays 100% of dss medical fees. plus I havebeen in therapy and have taken just about every antidepressant on the market. I personally do better without meds...

[daekini]

[Cutie Patootie]

[2sweetboysmom]

Lots of love and prayers.
Could you maybe try using a progesterone cream? I have used KAL natural progesterone from nutraceuticals.com I purchased it at my local health foods store. I have heard good things about Progensen too. Maybe some others will have some suggestions. Anyhow I have used progesterone cream while nursing for fairly horid PMS mood swings with real success. My chiropractor's wife had good results using it for PPD. She was also nursing.

[samantha546]

I'm not into meds (was not an option for me- I refuse) and therapy got V-E-R-Y expensive. But it helped a lot. You might also want to try Acupuncture and Chiropractic. Any good practitioner out there will be willing to work with you.

I have my Acupuncturist get my happy points and for the longest time, my depression point was very sore. My Chiropractor works on the tonal model of my body so that it helps to restore my energy. He's very into natural healing. How about a Reiki master?

I also take my Nordic Naturals Fish Oils as well. I'm on a pretty good diet. Nothing processed, no high sugars (none if I can help it) and of course, no junk food.

Hugs to you and may this raincloud lift for you very soon. There is a lot of support here on the board

[mccelticmom]

Hi sofysmom...I do hope that you are feeling better today. I don't know how, but I stumbled across this Board, saw your post, I'm a newbie here and don't even know if I'll be around much, but I felt the need to register and post to you.

I suffered from PPD all five pregnancies. My worst time being my last child. (I only have three children, but suffered two losts)...anyway, I would like to tell you my experience what I learned and how I dealt with it.

I did take medication, but it didn't work for me. For me, I felt the following "why am I so unhappy? I shouldn't be, I have a beautiful child" (that was the beating myself up part) "why don't you care how I feel, why don't YOU change a diaper occasionally, why do I have to be the one to feed him all the time, why, why, why?" (that was the questions to my DH and everyone in my life...no one understood).

Here's what I did....I've just recently, within the last few months, took control of my beliefs. Yes, I mean spiritually. Everyone was telling me that God (as in dude sitting on the throne) didn't want me to feel this way or that way. I must say, that contributed to my depression. Made me feel guilty. Not until I realized that ALL my emotions were real and VALID...did I start to heal. I had moments that I felt "hey, if I do die, so what, at least I'll get to sleep"...really, that's a valid emotion, we are human. Slowly, as I started realizing that I was wishing I could do this or do that, like, go shopping ALONE (oh, this gets worse the more kids you have)...take a bath ALONE...sit down and eat a meal with no interruptions...etc. What was contributing was the need for my old self. My old self was dying, I was in denial, I was clinging to THAT life. I'm not saying loose yourself totally, no, not at all...there were just some things in the old me that I had to let go...I did, I embraced my new me...and I feel much better now.

I schedule "me" time. I am able to go to the gym three times a week, that helped, not only in exercise in general, but just getting away. There's nothing like making myself a Latte, glass of wine or something AFTER the kids are asleep. Take pleasure in the simplest things. Start this week but going outside, first thing in the morning, let the sun shine on your face. A new day has been born...you've been reborn, as a new mother...there is so much pleasure awaiting you...embrace the new you and love life.

I really hope that I have helped a little. It breaks my heart to see others suffering from PPD.