I want to reach out and give you a big hug...you sound like EVERY mom I know! You are absolutely not a bad mom, and no doctor would ever think or suggest that. Every mom has good and bad days; every mom is proud of their child one moment, and beyond-irritated the next. Our little kids are constantly pushing and trying their boundaries; that's what helps them becomes adults. It is exhausting day-in-and-day-out to have enough patience and perseverance to be a parent...parenthood is not for the faint-of-heart!
If you find yourself having more bad days than good, if you feel that you are experiencing sadness, depression and can not feel joy or happiness most of the time, it is time to seek counseling. There is not one person that does not have a "root problem" to their sadness or depression; it can be a chemical imbalance, it can be not being able to cope with excess stress...whatever the cause, the reason would never be because you are a bad mom. You are a GOOD mom just by the mere fact that you are writing to us, trying to figure out what is wrong and trying to find a solution. That alone makes you a good mom!
I am not sure if your symptoms would be described specifically as post-partum depression or some other type of depression. I am not sure if it really matters, as long as you receive the proper diagnosis and treatment. Treatment can range from "talk therapy" (counseling) to medications, or a combination. You CAN feel better, you DESERVE to feel better, and you can learn some coping strategies as well as receive treatment for any underlying depression or other condition.
Please call today, and let us know when your appointment is..we would love to hear your progress! If you have any other questions, or would like to just talk, we're always here!
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I want to reach out and give you a big hug...you sound like EVERY mom I know! You are absolutely not a bad mom, and no doctor would ever think or suggest that. Every mom has good and bad days; every mom is proud of their child one moment, and beyond-irritated the next. Our little kids are constantly pushing and trying their boundaries; that's what helps them becomes adults. It is exhausting day-in-and-day-out to have enough patience and perseverance to be a parent...parenthood is not for the faint-of-heart!
If you find yourself having more bad days than good, if you feel that you are experiencing sadness, depression and can not feel joy or happiness most of the time, it is time to seek counseling. There is not one person that does not have a "root problem" to their sadness or depression; it can be a chemical imbalance, it can be not being able to cope with excess stress...whatever the cause, the reason would never be because you are a bad mom. You are a GOOD mom just by the mere fact that you are writing to us, trying to figure out what is wrong and trying to find a solution. That alone makes you a good mom!
I am not sure if your symptoms would be described specifically as post-partum depression or some other type of depression. I am not sure if it really matters, as long as you receive the proper diagnosis and treatment. Treatment can range from "talk therapy" (counseling) to medications, or a combination. You CAN feel better, you DESERVE to feel better, and you can learn some coping strategies as well as receive treatment for any underlying depression or other condition.
Please call today, and let us know when your appointment is..we would love to hear your progress! If you have any other questions, or would like to just talk, we're always here!
November 18, 2010 - 1:02pmThis Comment
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