Thanks, everyone, for your patience, kinds words, and support during my absence. I made a bunch of medication changes earlier this month, and it sent my low-level postpartum depression into a crisis. In retrospect, I’m glad the crisis happened, because it spurred one other medication change … onto antidepressants. (I’m using Cymbalta, which is both an antidepressant and an anti-pain drug for my fibromyalgia.) While I was “more or less functioning” before, I feared I was missing the fleeting, precious joys of Vera’s first year. The drugs helped almost immediately, and I’m feeling much better and am a happier, more patient Mommy to boot.
Hopefully also I’ll be a more energetic, more regular blogger….. Looking forward to lots of good bloggy conversation to come!
Glad that you are feeling better, and that you are being so open and honest about some struggles – I think it helps all of us a little bit to know that others experience difficulties with depression too. Elsa is adorable!1
Thanks, Anne! I absolutely agree that hearing about one mother’s struggles helps others. On the postpartum depression front, knowing about Brooke Shields, Dooce, and a few other bloggers went a long way toward making me feel less stigmatized, and that in turn helped me speak out and seek treatment.
I’m so glad you’re doing better! And thank you for being willing to share what you’ve been going through. Oh, and cutest. Baby. Ever.
These are great news Tara — with a most beautiful photo of Elsa to accompany them!
Wishing you continued strength. Thank you for sharing your journey with the rest of us.
Post-partnum depression is AWFUL. Seriously, depression is always horrible (I’m quite familiar with it) but never as bad as when you are expecting yourself to be high functioning and full of joy and taking care of a new human. The good news is it passes, it really does. Don’t pressure yourself about blogging. Your plate is full. You know we’ll be back when you are.
Glad to hear you were able to get some help and I"m so happy you’re going to be able to enjoy more of your little girl, the time just flies so fast!
i just wanna run and wrap my flabby arms around you and wallaby-vera
((((((((((((O))))))))))))))now get back to loving that babygirl, i gotta live vicariously thru u!
You all are the greatest! I have the kindest, most supportive, smartest readers anywhere.