Mom with anxiety and depression...

Antoinette - posted on 09/16/2011

I only have one child. he is about to turn two and the terrible twos came a month early. i have already been diagnosed with anxiety. i'm scared to take the meds because i've heard horrible stories. i've tried acupuncture, yoga, breathing, meditation. pretty much every natural stress reliever. My problem is that I don't think my husband has a real clue what i'm going through. Yesterday he asked me why I couldn't put ari's clean clothes away. knowing that he had been throwing tantrums ALL day, that I had class in the morning. My son took a nap for an hour and a half. i took a shower and sit down for a minute. i know how hard my husband works to take care of us, because i also did it at one point. but he thinks it's so easy to just do ALL of this! as if the depression and anxiety aren't enough... have aaanny of you had to deal with this?....

Selina - posted on 02/19/2011

Hey i just wanted to let you know i am totaly hear to chat and be a here for you if you need someone as i suffer from Anxiety disorder and Depression my doctor had me on meds for my disorder.I have a 2 1/2 yr old daughter named Adrianna and i am curently 16 weeks pregant with baby # 2 and even though i am happy with my family and couldnt love them anymore than i do now ♥ I have such a hard time focusing on everyday life and am always worrying or depressed and crying.i work a full time job and take care of my daughter and sooo all of that gets very overwhelming and come home sometimes depressed and distant from everyone around me,i even suffer from bad anxiety attacks :( But i wanna let you know that i will be here if you need to talk :) You seem to be a very buisy women :) having twins and a toddler "Wow" I give you a thumbs up and think you are a great mom :)

Jessica - posted on 05/31/2010

Hi Jennifer,
I understand how you feel, my daughter is 22months and we are expecting our second in 8weeks. My husband works really long hours and sometimes has to work away. On top of this I suffer from social anxiety which resulted in serious depression and have been being treated (with meds & concelling) for over a year now. My social anxiety makes it extremely hard to meet new people as I find any situation involving people I dont know EXTREMELY stressful. I really recommend seeing your Dr, treatment has changed my life, and look into playgroups or mother's groups in your area.

Shanique - posted on 05/30/2010

I've got to give you guys the crown because I'm only on my first child and I feel so depressed and lonely sometimes.

Gina - posted on 05/30/2010

I completely understand. I am a stay at home mom with no friends that can relate to me and i have issues to depression as well. i have been on pills before but went off due to the huge number of recalls. the best way to help depression is tanning...no joke my dr. recomended it. running and eating well....exervise helps so ooooo much.

Erin - posted on 05/29/2010

I'd talk to your DR because you could be suffering from postpartum depression! Your DR can give you the referrals and information to help you deal with your issues and a therapist, who ideally works in conjunction w/your physician, can get you on some meds for your anxiety.



It's kinda hard making new friends! i'd look into your community centers for play groups that you could maybe jump in on! When you go to the park you can start talking to other parents, its a great way to meet new ppl! Its quite poss. that other moms are there for the same reason! Any place where kids congregate is a great place to make a new friend! Say your daughter starts playing w/another kid, identify their parent and set up a play date!!!



I recommend taking some walks, get out in the sun, do some exercise...Exercise does wonders to lift your spirits! GOOD LUCK!!! It gets easier

Anna - posted on 05/29/2010

Hi Jennifer. My name is Anna. I have a 3 yrs old. I am a stay at home mom. I get so bored and lonely by myself and adding the task of taking care of a three yrs old who still do not sleep well at night doesn't help either.



I can't give you a whole lot of advice. But what i do is really just take one day at a time. Is hard, i know. And is ok to be "not perfect" all the time. You only have 2 hands and you are only human. Don't have to be so hard on yourself. If you like. I am here to chat. :)