tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post2521597611642963194..comments2024-03-27T00:31:49.315-07:00Comments on lizzy write: postpartum depressionlizzywritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01769406631790078045noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-89899535449899538372015-05-07T09:43:59.315-07:002015-05-07T09:43:59.315-07:00You are great, Liz!! And this post is great!You are great, Liz!! And this post is great!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13603494913454324767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-89472892125615141262015-05-04T06:58:16.499-07:002015-05-04T06:58:16.499-07:00Just in case this is helpful, I think the book som...Just in case this is helpful, I think the book someone referred to earlier is called "Reaching for Hope" and is published by Deseret Book. My mom wrote it and it does indeed talk a lot about being chemically unable to feel the Spirit when depressed. Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296225105026623275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-28460731094555656412015-05-01T17:30:12.500-07:002015-05-01T17:30:12.500-07:00You are brave and strong. I suffer from GAD, and y...You are brave and strong. I suffer from GAD, and you described perfectly what it is like to suffer from any sort of mental illness. And just like a diabetic need their insulin, my anti anxiety meds are my insulin. No shame, k. Dealing with something is more normal then not dealing. In life we all will deal with something.Islandmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942272727550582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-28727497882654609262015-04-30T09:11:16.164-07:002015-04-30T09:11:16.164-07:00Liz, so sorry to learn of your huge struggles. Gra...Liz, so sorry to learn of your huge struggles. Grateful you are finding solutions and feeling better. Hope that continues and that you can feel joy in your life again. Much love to you and prayers!Nonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673068390727184471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-82485386186880074942015-04-29T08:25:54.275-07:002015-04-29T08:25:54.275-07:00Your posts have been a ray of sunshine in my world...Your posts have been a ray of sunshine in my world and I'm so sorry you have been going through this miserable experience. Please be as kind and patient to yourself as you would be to a dear friend. And know that this will pass and the sun will come out again. I'm holding you in my prayers.GrammaAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09557096314974236759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-37177375199734969322015-04-29T06:19:28.525-07:002015-04-29T06:19:28.525-07:00You are so BRAVE for sharing your struggles. Every...You are so BRAVE for sharing your struggles. Everyone will be able to relate to this post in some way. Be kind to your self. Lots of love. Lizihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314769669005641516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-4169700765734755432015-04-29T03:09:17.648-07:002015-04-29T03:09:17.648-07:00Oh Liz! I'm so sorry to hear you've been d...Oh Liz! I'm so sorry to hear you've been dealing with this. I have struggled with depression my entire life. When I've been pregnant and postpartum though, it's at it's worst, so I can honestly say I feel your pain! It's one of the reasons I was only able to have 3 kids, I always wanted more, but it was incredibly hard for me and my family. I'm so glad you been able to find help, it makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing! Know that you are not alone. :)The Scott Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281322998782864979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-51545836628315222302015-04-29T01:33:32.686-07:002015-04-29T01:33:32.686-07:00Thank you for this open and honest post! I do have...Thank you for this open and honest post! I do have my demons and reading this really helped me. Dusicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02143180635759707981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-10146214972323029172015-04-28T21:09:15.348-07:002015-04-28T21:09:15.348-07:00I love reading your blog and getting the updates o...I love reading your blog and getting the updates on your little family. We miss you guys and I'm so sorry to hear you've been suffering from this horrible disease. I'm thankful that you've sought help and will think of you in my prayers. Love you, and take care of yourself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016331597308061891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-38658602187785472942015-04-28T16:12:53.978-07:002015-04-28T16:12:53.978-07:00I have struggled with depression in my life, as we...I have struggled with depression in my life, as well as others in my family! It is very real, and very hard! I'm so glad you got help, and are doing better! It's a hard thing to admit to people. Love and hugs to you cousin!Apiesyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06795530391861577900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-37452297526268173752015-04-28T14:53:27.902-07:002015-04-28T14:53:27.902-07:00Thanks for writing. I'm with you on all fronts...Thanks for writing. I'm with you on all fronts! I stopped blogging 3 yrs ago because my most regular followers were my family and somehow that made it harder to write what I wanted and easy to just post kid pics. It came another "to do" rather then being enjoyable. I have also dealt with ppd (although it did not fully hit until she was 8 months). Somehow I didn't realize how bad it was until I was coming out of it. It's hars to understand it unless you have been there, and hard to even want to help yourself when you are in that state of mind. I was able to read my way out- basically do cognitive therapy on myself. Would love to chat about it all sometime. Hang in there, you are in good company!stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512143276622975669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-50575198788764930122015-04-28T13:48:27.751-07:002015-04-28T13:48:27.751-07:00Love you girlfriend!Love you girlfriend!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776321004035850458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-80102449648951997882015-04-27T23:27:11.711-07:002015-04-27T23:27:11.711-07:00You are an inspiration to me. Whenever a post fro...You are an inspiration to me. Whenever a post from you appears in my reader, I immediately click on it. I'm always excited to see what new recipe, home update, or, like today, deep and honest personal story you have to share with your readers. While you discuss PPD, most of it also relates to depression. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety when my youngest was 18 months. And I remember feeling all of the things you talk about. The one thing that was really hard for me was that I couldn't feel the spirit. I later read a book written by an LDS therapist that talked about how normal that is. We are constantly being taught that we shouldn't rely on others for our testimony, but when you are deep in depression, you should not feel guilty for relying on others for your spiritual strength. The discussions, prayers, and counsel with my husband not only strengthened me, it has strengthened our relationship with an unbreakable bond that only comes through trial. Thank you for your insight. You are an amazing mother and woman. Don't ever forget that. Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664475273724730656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-63122508921554007972015-04-27T20:38:55.342-07:002015-04-27T20:38:55.342-07:00I don't relate to any of this in the sense tha...I don't relate to any of this in the sense that I don't have kids. Today has been an emotional day for me. For the first time in a long time I received hope for some of the health problems I've been struggling with. All afternoon I've been pondering the concept of hope and how I wish past choices and outlooks would have been different before hope was present. Anyway, it really meant a lot to me that you added the word hope. It was just what I needed to hear even though our situations are different. It's so easy to judge yourself, and soooo easy to let go of it all when hope is visible. Thanks for sharing. :) Glad you are getting back to a good place!Melanie Cooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03943936461854735640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-38658656442235503292015-04-27T19:45:57.508-07:002015-04-27T19:45:57.508-07:00I had PPD after my first, but haven't had it t...I had PPD after my first, but haven't had it this time. Wow. Everything you said is on point. It was especially hard as a first time mother to see "everyone else" functioning so well & I couldn't shower or get dressed. I think I was more susceptible because of my personality & my experience (surprise c-section, NICU baby with ambulance transfer, my mom who was supposed to cuddle my baby had to leave before he even came out of the nicu), but I also think that it's important to remember that prior generations had (generally) more community support. Multi-generational households, living in the same community with parents, cousins, etc. Now we are more isolated than ever. This time around I slept more, pumped milk less. My MIL came for 3 weeks. My husband took 6 weeks off. I hired someone to watch my older son twice a week. We prioritized with time & money and while I think the hormones were better this time, I also think that the support in place helped. <br /><br />Love you, Liz. So glad it's getting better. So glad you wrote this to help others.kthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516403124922573616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-44672059366009401632015-04-27T16:13:57.676-07:002015-04-27T16:13:57.676-07:00I got help for my PPD and severe anxiety back in D...I got help for my PPD and severe anxiety back in December when my son was 9 weeks old. I had a lot of the same thoughts and feelings as you. I don't know how many times I was told to "think positive" when my anxiety was making me unable to function. I'm so thankful for a supportive midwife and meds. I'm so so much better. Thank you for sharing.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313104531475138851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-19965626028681516432015-04-27T15:19:03.457-07:002015-04-27T15:19:03.457-07:00We don't know eath other, but I came across th...We don't know eath other, but I came across this post by accident, and I'm so glad I did. I feel like all the feelings you wrote could have come straight from my mouth. <br />I've been struggling with depression since the birth of my first child, almost 6 years ago. I didn't have the courage to face it or get help until this January. Everything you said is exactly on point. Thanks for having the courage to speak about it. I completely understand your reasons for being nervous, because I share the same thoughts, but please know that your words today helped me, if nobody else.Matt and Camille Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654173985843289557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-80065006147302892482015-04-27T14:06:10.404-07:002015-04-27T14:06:10.404-07:00((Hugs)) Depression is very real and very hard. Se...((Hugs)) Depression is very real and very hard. Sending much love your way. rozannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00636494380912972757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-60691360940421072322015-04-27T08:01:28.098-07:002015-04-27T08:01:28.098-07:00Bless you! So brave and kind of you to share! Bless you! So brave and kind of you to share! greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946915095093524749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-88277600579550531712015-04-27T07:23:09.975-07:002015-04-27T07:23:09.975-07:00Thank you for sharing this. One of the most valuab...Thank you for sharing this. One of the most valuable things I learned while dealing with PPD myself was how many people were struggling silently and afraid to get the help they needed because they were worried about what others would think. Being open about this is so, so, so important! Thank you for having the courage to share your story. Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296225105026623275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307836168930196678.post-85357993350330479002015-04-27T05:59:56.417-07:002015-04-27T05:59:56.417-07:00Thank you for writing this! I'm not a mother, ...Thank you for writing this! I'm not a mother, and probably won't be for a while, but I've known people who suffer with this, and you too are in my prayers. :) Bless!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iris-hanlin.com" rel="nofollow">The Starving Inspired</a>Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937228257232335139noreply@blogger.com