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isit depression or what?

I am 34 yrs old mother of 3 kids  and suffer from agitation and anger. I get agitated and frustated very easily and becomes snappy at my kids and at my spouse. Lately i feel like crying when my 8 yr old argues or donot listen to me and when i feel angry.I have been taking zoloft for 2 yrs a low dose. Does it sound like depression?
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Thank you for helping me out it was a huge help for me.
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Hi LALEAH summed it all up perfectly lots of things for you to try..I am a mother of 3 too, and when my moods play up the children are always in the centre of things, they either make things worse or are the source of my extreme guilt, either is horrid.

Is there anybody that could give you a break? Just a few hours can make all the difference.My children have been around a lot more with all the school holidays and they are starting to mis behave because they need the routine of school so I am trying to mimic that at the moment, but when depressed it seems a huge effort.

2 years is a long time on the same dose, it is good to maintain things but when things get tough, a stressful time or whatever, it makes sense to up the dose.. it could make all the difference within a few weeks..after being at the same dose for 2 years I think the doctor would fully support that.

I hope you feel better soon!
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The joys of motherhood.  Speak with your doctor to see if an increase in doseage might help,  Ask for a trial period of an increase.  If not, pursue another med.  You are tired and frustrated.  My guess is that the children are growing and the changes in their personalities are more to deal with.  That is normal.  What you are feeling is normal also.  But it may be compounded by the depression.  Are you finding time to take care of yourself.  By that I mean, read a book, or do something for yourself.  Maybe take a soothing bath during the day and listen to music.  It doesn't have to be a lot.  But you have been giving all the time.  You cannot allow yourself to burn out.  Look at your daily routine and see if there is something you can change to make it work better.  Assign the kids different chores or earn TV on a point basis from the chores.  Sometimes we lose control of the daily stuff without realizing it and need a fresh look at what is happening in the home.  If possible and affordable, consider family counseling.  It helped our family and didn't take many sessions.  An outsider gave us a different perspective on what we were bickering about.  The counselor gaveus a pass and we will do a monthly follow up for a couple visits and only when needed after that.  Hope it helps some.  Take care
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1649469 tn?1304329332
It sounds like anger managment. You need to get some help.
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1620360 tn?1318904630
Are you stressed about anything in particular? Often times stress will cause irritability. Have you been worried about anything lately? Any big changes take place?
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1666691 tn?1303754348
Could be,irritability can be a sign and also the feeling like crying it doesnt severe from you what you write but maybe discuss a higher dose to prevent it from getting worse with your doc.lily
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