Saturday, March 24, 2012

Happy Nine Months, Paul! YOUR MOTHER HAS GONE CRAZY.

Yesterday Paul turned nine months old. I celebrated by going to my doctor and getting a diagnosis of post-partum depression. (We go all out for birthdays around here.)

I have a prescription for anti-depressants and a couple natural supplements to try first to see if I can avoid medication I'd need to be tapered on and off. I didn't think I had anxiety (just depression), but man, this green-tea extract natural anti-anxiety from the hippie supplement store definitely makes a noticable difference. (I don't think it's a placebo effect since I fully expected it to do nothing, as I don't have anxiety. Or so I thought.) I'm hopeful the natural seratonin booster will work, too. (That one will take a few weeks, just like pharmaceutical anti-depressants.)

Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out just when I turned into a full-fledged hippie, what with the cloth diapers and crazy supplements.
I took this picture of my yard 5 minutes ago.
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11 comments:

  1. EricaMarch 24, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    I'd be interested in the name of that supplement! Sounds cool. Hang in there!

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  2. ErinMarch 24, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    I too would like to know the name of that. Also I would like to know where you got that amazing drying rack!

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  3. Sarah in OttawaMarch 24, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I'm so glad that you're seeing an improvement. Go you! Love the drying rack in the sun, too.

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  4. kMarch 25, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    I'm happy you're feeling more...happy? less anxious? I don't know. Just better, I guess. xo

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  5. EricaMarch 25, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I could go for some hippie anti-anxiety supplements too. To match my cloth diapers.

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  6. HillaryMarch 26, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I'm with Erin ... where did you get that drying rack?

    Also, very glad you're feeling better.

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  7. PinkieBlingMarch 26, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Hope you're continuing to feel better! I'm adding to the calls for the name of the supplement and the source of the drying rack.

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  8. -R-March 26, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    You're not crazy. Though you may be a hippie.

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  9. JENMarch 28, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    I am sorry about the PPD. I have a lot of experience with depression. It's brain chemicals and hormones. Don't be afraid to take the meds, you can take them for a short term and then be done.

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  10. Laura DiniwilkMarch 30, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Just catching up on your blog...First off, I'm sorry the weaning hormones have hit you so hard! Also, I can't believe your supply is tanking, you had superboobs in Arizona! Crazy. I am seeing a bit of a boost with the mother's milk tea.

    I am intrigued by this anti-anxiety stuff, mind sending me the brand name?

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  11. Tongkat aliMay 19, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Yes I have a prescription for anti-depressants and a couple natural supplements to try first to see if I can avoid medication I'd need to be tapered on and off.

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