I was diagnosed with postpartum depression and was given Lexapro 10mg. I am really scared to take the pills because I dont want to be hooked on them…. Can I get through this horrible thing with out medication and therapy… I am so frustrated with this crap!!! I want to be myself again!
also, i am breastfeeding..if i start the with this medication I wont be able to, i would have to get on something different to continue breastfeeding. Has anyone done this? been on medication and still breastfed
Other Postpartum Depression Related Info:
- Something About Weight Loss Pills You Must Know « How To Lose Weight
- Medication For Sleep Disorders
- » Medication Errors : Answer if you can..
{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }
Yes. Yes, you can.
My suggestion, which is what worked for me – therapy.
Postpartum depression is crippling. I had it for about 5 months or so after the birth of my second son. It was awful. I was so angry and moody and just overall not myself. I felt awful. Until finally, I was sitting at work one day just so down and depressed, I called for an appointment and literally called every place my insurance took until I found one that would take me the next day. Literally. I felt SOOOOo much better once I got my awful feelings off my chest. I’ve been going every 2-3 weeks now ever since and my mood is improving everyday. My second son is now 7 months old and I am finally starting to completely feel 100% like me. Thank god! It IS possible to get through it without medication. I was specific to my therapist that I NOT have medication. I don’t want to be a zombie and what I wanted was to go back to my normal self and who I always am without help. Medication only covers up a problem. Therapy WORKS on the problem and resolves it.
I promise you, it can be healed.
its not good to test it, you wont get addicted to them, when the time comes where you dont need them anymore you will know. i used to take meds and then when it was unecessary for them i slowly reduced the dosage to 0. good luck :/
Believe me I know what you are going through, I had a very bad case of it after I had my son, I had to be hospitalized. The thing that helped me was thinking about nothing but positive every morning waking up with an open mind. I put my trust in the Lord, he helped me through. I am fine now and I love being around my baby.
First off, Congrates on the new baby. I’m sorry to hear you are feeling depressed in such a joyful time. Some home remidies for this are:
- Avoid hot foods, oily foods, spicy foods and pulses like Bengal gram.
- Restrict your intake of meats and milk products during bouts of depression.
– Avoid too much intake of caffeine, chocolates; beverages, junk and fried foods Patient suffering from depression should stay away from these unhealthy foodstuffs.
- Vitamin C is anti depressant so include lots of vitamin C in your diet. Some fruits rich in Vitamin C are amla (Indian gooseberry), lemons, oranges, etc.
- Do regular exercises. It plays an important role in reducing depression. Exercises not only keep the body physically and mentally fit, but also provides happiness and mental relaxation.
I suggest several times a times a day just look at the positive in your life. Try and read the book The Secret. It helped me get through some pretty rough times. Put out positive/happy energy and that’s what you will get back.
One thing that really helped me was Panicyl. It is all natural and works pretty quick and non addicting.. Also you could go and see a counselor that specializes in postpartum.
Been there and almost started taking meds….but never and now I am 100%
Good luck
My advice is to go ahead and take them. I had VERY severe PPD (to the point of trying to commit suicide) until I finally saw a doctor who gave me anti-depressants. They REALLY helped me get through the worst of it. I only took them about 3 months, total. When I was no longer feeling depressed, but the pills were keeping me from having ANY real kind of emotion, I weaned off of them. It was a painless process to wean off of them, too.
For your sake, and your baby’s, don’t try to face this without help. Please. Postpartum depression nearly ruined (and ended) my life.
Besides the lexapro, sunshine can be VERY therapeutic, so if it’s a nice sunny day, go get some sunshine on your face. If it’s still very gray where you are, you can get a sun lamp. UV therapy is an actual treatment for depression. Good luck. And know you’re not alone, and you WILL get through this, but DON’T be afraid to have some help, and don’t think you’re going to get addicted. You won’t.