double depression part 2

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Registered: 03-25-2004
double depression part 2
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Mon, 04-05-2004 - 12:36am
Hi, I hope you don't mind my popping in. I suffer from PPD, before that I was depressed, on meds thru preg, but then a different sort of depression came over me about 6 wks postpartum. The double depression thing in the other post caught my eye. I have good days and bad days, but (maybe I don't know what I am talking about here) I think I have chronic depression (emotional/stress related) that is pretty well managed by my meds, and I think I have a hormonal depression that changes with my cycle. Does that make any sense? I don't just have normal PMS, it gets really bad. I would say I have mood swings, but mostly for a week I am just a b**** : )I get so angry I can't see straight. (all at dh). Then I cry and cry and cry some more. I am sure you all understand. Anyhow, just wanted some opinions. I am being treated with meds, but I have not spoken to my dr. about the ?dual depression? because it never really occurred to me until I read the post. I also just started a new med, so I will give it some time. Also, I did go to therapy before, thought I was better. Surprise, I'm not! I have an appt. to go back. Thanks!

Annette

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Mon, 04-05-2004 - 1:26pm
Hi Annette :) I would talk to the doctor for sure about what you told us. I would probably even write it down (because I tend to forget some details). I dont have any children but I know its hard to adjust (from what I hear). I know there are also Parenting boards, so I suggest that you continue to write here and in those boards as well so that you can get it out. Anyways I hope everything will start looking up for you, your hormones might have not completely gone back to the way they were before you were pg. So maybe a little bit of time will help? Goodluck and take care!
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Registered: 01-26-2004
Mon, 04-05-2004 - 2:17pm

Hi, Annette!

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