An estimated 1 in 10 U.S. adults report suffering from depression. Even with that number, there is still a stigma surrounding the disease. I am someone who has suffered from depression my whole life. From the time I was in junior high my parents knew it was something more than sadness. I think that having gone through it so young really helped me stand up against the stigma. I have known from a young age that I need anti-depressants to function in the world. More than once I tried to go off the my medication, wanting to not carry around the disease in my back pocket. To not have the need for a small blue pill every single day. But each time ended in disaster, and I have reached a point of complete acceptance of the need for prescription medication in my life.
Once I got pregnant with my first, I had to switch medications so that it was safe for my growing baby. {Did you know you can buy prescription & over the counter medications at Canada Drug Pharmacy online? It’s a great way to save money on the meds you need!} Switching medications can be so tough, and getting through the two years of having my babies with different medication, not to mention all the other hormones in my body, was really tough. I had those same awful depression symptoms I thought I had long since left behind, and sometimes I wonder how I got through.
Depression is an awful thing for anyone to go through, especially us mothers who have so much responsibility in life. If you are someone who is silently suffering, I urge you to break free of the stigma of depression and seek out help- you can get better, and you can go back to being the “old” you! There are so many great resources out there, some of the best being your family doctor! Being able to have depression explained medically can really help. It made me feel better knowing that my brain simply wasn’t producing enough serotonin and norepinephrine, and I was MEDICALLY unable to be happy without help. For some, simply seeking counseling can make a huge difference. Please know you are not alone, and there are ways to feel better.
