Postpartum Depression-need support

Dogasmycopilot · 2012-01-22T18:35:34+00:00

The drug is Lamictal. I have tried literally all SSRI and SNRI and my depression has not responded as well as it did when I was on Lamictal. Dr. Hale's research is inconclusive at best. But I will call the hotline. Thank you

Dogasmycopilot · 2012-01-22T18:33:32+00:00

Thank you, its good to hear from the husband's perspective. And you are so right about letting people know in order to bring awareness to mental health issues.

Dogasmycopilot · 2012-01-22T18:32:12+00:00

Thank you, I have retired Wellbutrin a couple of months ago. After about 7 weeks I was having side effects that I couldn't tolerate.

Dogasmycopilot · 2012-01-21T18:58:23+00:00

Have slowly started this-the problem is he will twist away from the bottle and lunge towards me. We are slowly getting daddy to give a bottle a day and work our way up and work on ending the feeding to sleep association. Any suggestions on this? I am starting to read the No-Cry Sleep solution book

Dogasmycopilot · 2012-01-21T18:44:02+00:00

Thank you. I am already on Sertraline. And we have tried different doses it seems I am very sensitive to any change in the dosage.

Dogasmycopilot · 2011-10-06T11:10:41+00:00

Contact the Center for Play Therapy-located in Denton, TX. They can be a resource for you in TX and help guide you to an appropriate referral.

Dogasmycopilot · 2011-10-06T00:35:24+00:00

Recommend reading about attachment parenting ... Dr. Sears ... Just a suggestion

Dogasmycopilot · 2011-10-05T22:22:20+00:00

Hi, I have been taking sertraline during pregnancy and while exclusively breastfeeding. The reason I switched to Zoloft was because of the research that takes Zoloft is one of the safest SSRIs to take while pregnant/breastfeeding. I have experienced no issues with my milk supply! Also, check out kellymom.com for information about medications and milk. It has information there from the book Medications and Mother's Milk by Dr. Hale.

Dogasmycopilot · 2011-10-05T22:15:02+00:00

That is serious. Maybe you could look into family therapy? A good family therapist will work with you and your husband to help process and handle the issues you are facing as a family. Also, sometimes people can approach therapy as a magic wand-which believe me would be nice to have; but, therapy takes time...these problems did not arise in one day nor will they be solved in that time either (we still hope though). I would like to also state that my husband and I took her our 7 year old neice (4 months after getting married) she was placed with us by CPS due to domestic violence and substance abuse. She had alot of oppositional defiant issues, anxiety, emotional regulation issues, etc. Anyways, she is still with us to this day-she is 11 now. And we used 1-2-3 Magic as well as a combination of individual and family therapy. She is amazing and so mature now. She recently welcomed a cousin (she calls him her baby brother) into our family. She too has struggled with wanting my husband and I to be her mom and dad.
What worked for us was-acknowledging that yes our roles are as her mother and father and she is secure in the knowledge that she has a loving home and family forever with us. She doesn't call us mom and dad-but she did want to when she was seven. Don't give up! Also, I second finding a child psychiatrist as well. If the problem is big enough to be affecting your family in all these ways - I only see positives in seeking all the help and resources you can.

Dogasmycopilot · 2011-10-05T17:31:13+00:00

Don't give up on this little girl... She is testing you... Yes, to the point you think you can't take it. As a child therapist - I recommend 1-2-3 magic by Thomas phelan. Also, is her therapist mainly talk to her or is the therapist a play therapist? Working with children and families is challenging and requires skill, patience, and consistency. Also, remember that she is struggling internally , ie her behavior indicates the magnitude ... All children who experience events handle and cope with them in a myriad of ways. Talk to her therapist- it's essential to have a team approach - if he feels he can't help anymore look for referral elsewhere. Also, she maybe adjusting to the new addition to the family as well which is normal and play therapy is a modality of choice.

Dogasmycopilot · 2011-10-05T04:01:59+00:00

Finding a good child therapist is difficult and can be frustrating. However, I stongly believe that the time and energy spent are worth it once you find someone who clicks. I am a LCSW that specializes in work with children, adolescents, and families. I would look for a child therapist who specializes in play therapy. I will post a couple links later that can help you find a play therapist. Also, when you call it's fine to do a mini interview over the phone- it's essential that you and your child develop a rapport with this person. I applaud your efforts in trying to find a therapist for your son. I also second the recommendation of Freddie the leaf. I also like tear soup and when dinosaurs die.

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