I think I had post natal depression after Dd (she's 5)? In fact let's say that I know I did but no one would listen.
Things got better, as she got easier really at about the age of one.
I had ds and coped ok until he was about 18 months and I think I've been bad since then (18 months ago)
I'm not sure if I'm depressed as I'm not necessarily "sad"
What I am is uptight, short tempered, mildly paranoid, easily upset, volatile, restless and just anxious and angry. Irritable would be the best word
I exercise regularly. I work part time. I only drink socially. Blah blah blah
I went to the gp again (4th visit?) about this but fortunately it was a new doctor and a she and she did listen. She prescribed the pill (hadn't taken for a year or so) and said it may be hormonal.
This last month, on the pill, has been my worst yet. I'm perserverimg as she said to give it 3 months.
If after 3 months (8 more weeks) there is nonimprovement then shell prescribe anti depressants.
I just wanted to ask whether 1) I am depressed? I think I need calming down rather than being made "up"? Is this all the same but just symptoms of depression? 2) has the pill ever been used successfully to modify mood? 3) what would you suggest?
Today is a good day, probably because I've been at work and been to the gym.
I only seem to be able to cope with "space"
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pamelat · 12/03/2013 21:59
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