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09 Aug 2006 06:59 AM Depression topic
I have a 19 year old daughter and 7 month old granddaughter. Ten months ago I also had a child. He is wonderful. I was being treated for pre and postpartum depression. I feel I was not being medicated correctly. In May I was admitted to the hospital with depression/addiction. My discharge diagnosis was bi-polar with addiction. I became addicted to benzodiazapenes after my son was born. I should not have been on Prozac or Xanax/Klonapin. With my new diagnosis I am on Depakote, a mood stabilizer. I am feeling like a new human being again. But it took a long time to feel this way. With the article that I read on this site I totally agree with the stigma of these diseases. I believe it is the fear of the unknown by other people who claim they have not experienced any of these symptoms. It is pure ignorance. I will admit myself I never understood it, but now being in the middle of this turmoil, I fully understand it. I would have such euphoria and think nothing in the world is wrong and then not want to get out of bed for a couple of days. That does not work when you are a parent. Anyone out there, if you think you are going through any mental illness, please get professional help. I'm so glad I did. Sometimes it can be a matter of life of death. Remember, these are illnesses that are like any other illness, like diabetes. Any comments would be appreciated.  Brownie (1011) 15 Aug 2006 08:53 AMI wish more people would speak up about this as you did. I had no idea there was any such thing as PRE-partum depression, until I had it! And there I was, happily married, two great kids, looking forward to the baby, but still, a crushing depression and sometimes rages that left me wanting to do something terrible. You're right, getting help is best; we're in no fit state to help ourselves when it hits. Hope you're doing all right these days... hang in there! Community Tags bi-polar, baby, depression, mental illness, mental health, parenting, pregnancy Discuss this article
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