tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833980002201342292.post1495705285506422956..comments2023-11-02T04:09:32.285-07:00Comments on It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: PPDJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910339848371245054noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833980002201342292.post-68727694474154264142010-12-11T07:36:05.543-08:002010-12-11T07:36:05.543-08:00I agree with all of the previous posts. I didn...I agree with all of the previous posts. I didn't experience much of PPD, just a little bit of "what have I done?". But like you (and I think most moms) I took on more than I should have as well. I found a hobby I enjoy, but ultimately it caused me more stress than it relieved. Now that I'm done with classes & only have my thesis to work on, I feel much better. The deadlines were killing me. The only thing I found to really help me through the days was deep breathing. It wasn't a cure, but it did help in the moments I was getting overwhelmed.<br />I've been to therapy in the past, and it was the best thing for me. Just knowing someone has to listen & not judge is fantastic. <br />Just remember there are people out here who love you, understand what you are going through and are here to help.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15150124597323368144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833980002201342292.post-63080247288275144632010-12-10T19:32:13.069-08:002010-12-10T19:32:13.069-08:00I knew a little of what you wrote but not all of i...I knew a little of what you wrote but not all of it. I understand (wish I could underline). When I finished up with Katrina I was where you are now and lots of shoes dropped after that, but I learned a few things and now a few years later I am doing so much better! 1) Let people love you and share some of the burden (this one is really hard) 2) The other shoe may or may not drop but if you live expecting it then life will suck. Plus, even when it does drop, there is always at least a little bit of positive involved. 3) If you can go talk to a professional, I never wanted to spend the money on a therapist but let me tell you it is the best money I have ever, ever spent<br /><br />Those are my two or three cents. Please let me know how I can help and enjoy your time off of school. Our babies are growing so fast and anytime we get with them is a blessing, we will die and leave them some day but until then, we get to have all the joy. Plus, who can really be told "I love You" too much :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540434542464408807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833980002201342292.post-13762236436237302412010-12-09T20:28:30.050-08:002010-12-09T20:28:30.050-08:00I love you Jess. You have so many plates spinning...I love you Jess. You have so many plates spinning right now I am in awe. <br /><br />I think you are brave and wonderful and brilliant for putting this all out there.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760764593118743491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833980002201342292.post-83865354732242808662010-12-09T18:57:04.045-08:002010-12-09T18:57:04.045-08:00This came up on my blog-reader thing, and I had to...This came up on my blog-reader thing, and I had to reply! BIG HUGS! PPD is absolutely awful. I ended up taking meds for three or four months. Things were still awful, but they were less awful. During that time I started exercising regularly, and I just stopped taking the PPD meds and was fine after that. For me, exercise was a miracle. Even though I'm still slow, it made me feel good about my body. I can accomplish stuff when I'm exercising. It's nice to accomplish something because you want to and not because you must (grad school and motherhood stuff). Also, how often do you have time to yourself? Cleaning, working, and doing school stuff don't count. You need time, and you need your own identity outside of being a mother and a wife. Who is Jessica? Exercise might not be your miracle, but there is some hobby out there waiting for you. <br /><br />There's hope. PPD is awful, but I promise you'll make it through this.financecupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781586611582887524noreply@blogger.com