For those who had post pardum depression, what did you do to finally treat it? I have tried different medications, but I keep falling deeper into the down side. Life stress hasn't helped any, but I want to get back to myself and out of this state of depression. What medications, treatments, books, websites, people, anything eventually worked for you?

Did you have another kiddo recently?

I never really had full blown depression, but I did get the baby blues. I left the house as much as I could- did things for me like dying my hair, etc. But I wouldn't really know what to tell you if it's really bad, other than do some research and talk to your doctor.

i never experienced it, but obviously talk to a professional, probably take a med, try yoga or something, get out with other friends and have adult conversations

Isnt PPD from those who just had a child???

Anyway, I would talk to your Dr if the meds you are on are not working.

OH the terrible letters PPD!!!! I had it REALLY bad with my first. I denied it until he was about 6-7 weeks old. It took me trying several types of medicine and LOTS of love and support. I was so bad that my doctor used to periodically call me throughout the day to check on me. She also gave me a phone number to crisis unit where I could call and talk to someone. Talking is the best part. PLEASE PLEASE talk to your doctor.

Did you just recently have a baby?

No, I haven't recently had a baby. The problems started soon after Nathan was born and never really went away. Now that Nathan is older, it is more likely just regular depression. I recently had the Mirena IUD removed, so I was not sure if that could have some impact. I get to be a mess when my hormones are out of whack. I had some mood changes when the IUD was put in, but nothing like I am experiencing now. Granted, other issues in life are affecting me more now. Anyway, hormonal changes made me think of the PPD part, but I am not pregnant and I haven't had a baby recently. (Thank Goodness!)

I never had PPD but I wanted to say hang in there! Have you talked to your doc? He/she I am sure is very familiar with this and probably has some great alternatives for you.

since the iud is using hormones, maybe you should take hormone replacement pills or a different birth control that has it in there.

Melinda, what medications eventually worked for you or seemed to have the biggest impact? I just started taking Abilify and each day seems to a little better. I also take Wellbutrin and Lexapro and have taken them for a while. Just curious as to what medicines seemed to make a difference for you.

Wellbutrin is what I finally ended up taking after Coby and what I was put on as soon as I had the twins. Now I still suffer from depression and am taking Zoloft and LOVE it. I an currently taking 100 mg. Zoloft has been the only thing that makes me feel "normal". Please talk to your doctor. I am here if you need to talk also. Depression is something that a lot of people don't understand. Zoloft has what has helped so far to get me through the 9 year mark (tomorrow) of my mom's death and going through all the grief and sorrow of loosing an officer in the line of duty.

Hang in there girl. BIG BIG Hugs

I had PPD after each child, and after each child it got worse....I had been on lexapro, zoloft and effexor...I like effexor best of all out of those three.....I am currently not on any anti-depression meds...I was only depressed temporarily....but I have bad anxiety....so now I just use a xanax prn.....and honestly I've only used 1, just having that script as back up helps me to figure out other coping mechanisms because I don't want to take it regularly.