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I'm afraid I'm just considered a nut job. I had post partum depression and so I had a mental break. Am I a bad person or an insane person for having a mental break and needing pills for two years after having my baby?

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No you are NOT a nut job! There are a few things I am concerned about here though..... First of all after two years of depression I do not think it is postpartum anymore. You may have a different kind of depression. Second of all, if you are still on pills after the postpartum ones two years ago they may not be working anymore or as well. Hopefully you have a good doctor that monitors that. Thirdly, LOTS of things could be contributing to your depression: Spats with the baby's father, relationship problems, finances, everyday stress, school or careers, an illness, car troubles, etc. Or you could be depressed because your "old" life is no longer available because you have to be grown up now. Or it could be you are so wrapped up in your child that you forget to take time for yourself (or feel guilty if you do) and you just need a night out. I hope you have some support at home. If you are under the care of a doctor I hope they are taking good care of you. If not, you have the right to change doctors. But no, NO, you are NOT a nut job. Please get that out of your head. Be good to yourself and be good to your child. Seek help if you are still very depressed. Remember this..... If you don't take care of yourself, how are you suppose to take care of another? 

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Courtney McKissick
I no longer have post partum or any depression according to my doctor. I feel great now but I was just afraid of what people would think
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What matters is what you and your husband and your child thinks. Not your mother in law and definitely not a bunch of strangers. :0)
Glad you are feeling better! :0)
And having another baby should be up to YOU and your HUSBAND not his silly "sticking her nose in your business" mom!
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Mental illness comes in many forms ... Depression only being one. We as a society have become more aware as to just how common it is, and are understanding more about it. It is nothing to be ashamed of ... Like ANY illness.

Recognizing that you have a problem , getting and accepting help to remedy it is commendable.  Considering you are doing that, I applaud you.

I, for one, know first hand how someone with depression struggles to find balance. It has inflicted a few members of my family. The best thing to do is to respect your meds and listen to your doctor. 

Don't worry so much about what negative speaking people think .. They may just not understand what it is you are going through or know little about depression. Don't let their ignorance derail you.

Do your best. Be the best mother you can be. Learn, Live well and laugh often.

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Courtney McKissick
I had to go to a behavioral health unit in a mental hospital and I feel like that's what I am a nut. But I met a lot of normal people that had depression and ended up in the same place. My husband's friend had a similar problem as me just he's a guy
Bikergirl Anonymous
You can call it what you like .. but, knowing what I know about depression, bipolar disorders, depression etc etc etc .. I prefer a more dignified approach to illness.

Your visit to a 'mental hospital' does not define you .. especially not as 'a nut' .. nor does it define anyone who suffers from illness of anykind .. mental or physical. No one deserves to be spoken down to, nor do they deserve to be treated with anything but respect, concern and dignity.

There are many people that are inflicted with all kinds of challenges .. people that you may know yourself and aren't even aware of it. We all have challenges of one sort or another, and on many levels.

You want to get well .. or at least find traction .. then, think positive .. and think about moving upward and forward .. if not just for yourself but for your children.
Courtney McKissick
Thank you! 😊

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