DO NOT let your medication lapse. I haven't had the money to refill my Zoloft Rx lately, and so it has been out of my system for three days now. Of course, life would choose just such an occasion to kick me the hardest. Pneumonia with a trip to the ER, and then a lovely huge bank issue involving our 2nd mortgage company taking our payment out twice and causing us to majorly overdraft... those things have sent me back to my dark spiraling place of woe. My son saw me cry and I hate that look he gives me. The "mommy, why are you crying?" look. The one that wonders if it's his fault I'm sad. That look breaks my heart.
So, if you're reading this because you are a sufferer of Postpartum depression like I am, please take my advice and make sure you stay on top of that prescription. It's more important than you think.
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Sending good wishes for you. Also thought I'd share this little video with you -- http://www.ahamoment.com/vote/lesley -- about the "aha moment" of a young woman who suffered through postpartum depression and now works to help others. If you appreciate her story, vote for it with a simple click, as the top vote-getters will be used as aha moment TV commercials next year. And a little more awareness about this issue would be a good thing.
ReplyDeleteThx,
jack@ahamoment.com
Thanks Jack. I did place my vote. How awesome that she wants to help others with this issue!
ReplyDeleteGood tip mama! I think I'm gonna have to remember that. I wonder sometimes if I'm going to go through PPD, I guess I just have to remember it's normal and that I can talk about it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry things have been rough lately *hugs* things will get better, and just think... in 100 years all that will have REALLY mattered is your beautiful little family!