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Nov 18, 2008 09:11AM in the Postpartum Depression (PPD) Community
It doesn't sound as if the medications you are on are working as well as they should be. The Drs should be taking it very seriously that you are still having thoughts of wanting to harm your baby and/or yourself. You are not evil and nor are you a bad mum. You have severe post-natal depression and an overactive thyroid and are going through a particularl...
Am I suffering from PPD?
Nov 18, 2008 09:06AM in the Postpartum Depression (PPD) Community
Hi, You need to go and discuss this with your Dr. It is normal to be exhausted after a baby, but you sound like you have gone beyond exhaustion and are shutting yourself away. I am not a Dr so cannot say whether or not you have PPD but I would certainly advise going and seeking a professional opinion. All the best.
Overdose
Nov 18, 2008 09:03AM in the Depression Community
You should be taking your friend to ER or to the Dr immediately for even considering this. I do not know these medications, but if you are asking because this is a considered attempt at suicide (is the friend really yourself?) then help is most definitely needed BEFORE anything else. Sorry to sound harsh but this is very important.
this is going to be aweful!
Nov 17, 2008 02:31PM in the Bipolar Disorder Community
Hi, I think you are expressing very normal concerns for someone facing major surgery, I'm sure there are not many people who can say they do not go through all the worst case scenarios in their heads. You have done all the right things by making sure you have back-up, letting friends know that you will be communicating by text, e-mail etc and also letting ...
Is this bipolar?
Nov 17, 2008 03:32AM in the Bipolar Disorder Community
Hi, None of us on here can make a diagnosis, we can only offer support and advice based on our own experiences. The Drs should be doing more tests to try and establish the cause of your symptoms, if you are not getting anywhere with your current Dr then find another one. All the best.
Non-medical and healthy ways to cope with mood/excessive energy while in manic state
Nov 17, 2008 03:27AM in the Bipolar Disorder Community
To MistressNomad How is cowgirlnerd wrong? I cannot see that she has written anything that is wrong. cowgirlnerd has made some very valid points and given some very valuable advice. To: yuRang The problem with not medicating is that the chances are high that the BP will get worse, this can take years to manifest but when it does its damn hard and...