i suffered from post natal depression after having my first child 7 years ago had the medication the bad counselling but came through it went on to have another child and everything was great. then 2 years ago my eldest brother commited suicide i spent all my time looking after everyone else that i didnt realise what was creeping up behind me. i am now back on the medication and yes it has worked for about a year but now i am feeling that it just isnt working anymore im having weird dreams hot sweats feeling pretty much annoyed all the time not sure whats happening to me!!!
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A year long waiting list for therapy? That is too long. I don't know what your health care situation is, your money situation or where you are located but there has to be a place you can go sooner. Check with a librarian at your local public library about places to find therapy. Many therapists having sliding fee scales is money is an issue.
September 26, 2010 - 8:44pmThis Comment
Hi Clarabell,
I am so sorry for your loss, and it sounds like you may not have had time to properly grieve in the way you needed to, as you were attending to everyone else's needs.
You said you are on medication now, and it is not "working anymore". You have so many options available...you just need to make a phone call! There are many different types of anti-depressant medication, and if you do not feel your current medication is working, please tell your prescribing doctor and you may need a different dose or different medication.
Your other option (that is highly recommended) is to seek counseling from a psychologist. There are many, many GOOD counselors and GOOD talk therapies. You may need to try a few before finding the right fit, but this can be tremendous help to help relieve your suffering.
Please let us know what you decide to do; you do not need to suffer alone and do deserve to seek treatment for your depression.
September 23, 2010 - 2:22pmThis Comment
Hi Alison
September 23, 2010 - 2:53pmThank you and i think your right, i don't think i have gone through the grieving process. its an excuse and denial i know but i havent got the time, ive got 2 kids that keep me to busy to grieve and face up to it all!! i have been on a waiting list for about a year for counselling and i do think that its the counselling i need, not the medication. i have a review with my doctor on the 29th so going to tell her how ive been feeling. thanks again for the message was unsure this site was genuine and just needed to know that im not on my own thank you claire xx
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