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Re: New and Nervous

Posted by Tree on May 14, 2003, at 13:23:34

In reply to Re: New and Nervous » Tree, posted by Ron Hill on May 14, 2003, at 11:03:40

Thanks, Ron. I guess I have been depressed for most of my life, though I didn't always know it. In my younger years, I medicated myself with drugs and alcohol, but when I became a professional, and then a parent, that wasn't an option any longer. My only safe addiction is food. I struggle with weight issues. I am not obese, but definitely overweight. About five years ago, a therapist diagnosed me with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. I was also going through a crisis in my marriage, which did make it unmanageable. I went on Zoloft. After a four week adjustment period during which I could not sleep, I started to feel better. But, two weeks later, I became pregnant, and went off it. Pregnancy, childbirth, and having a new baby (number3), really helped lift my depression. Also, I was able to take leave from my job in which I was miserable. Stress had been building again - 2 teenagers, a two-year-old, a difficult husband, depression creeping back in, and then the cancer trip has plunged me back down - deeper than I can remember. And, yes there is a family history of depression and manic-depression on my paternal side - grandfather, father, aunt, and also my brother(from a different father). I think I answered all your questions, and I look forward to any help you or anyone else has to offer.


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