“I’m Not a Bad Mom Because I Take Medication” has been syndicated on BlogHer today, April 28. Please check it out here and I’d love your thoughts. Thank you for stopping by Motherhood Unadorned , a mom support site dedicated to tackling often taboo topics such as mental health, PPD, suicide, infertility, miscarriage, prematurity, adoption and difficult parenting topics like breastfeeding, attachment parenting, sex, marriage and more.
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I just want to encourage you in your journey. I am now almost 56 years old and I have been on anti depressants since my baby(26 years old–yikes!) was 2 months old. I too have an anxiety disorder, and because the ssri type of medication was not available then, my treatment fluctuated with success. I now feel the best I have ever felt in my life(I an sure I suffered from depression and anxiety as a child). I only wish this type of treatment was available when I was a young mom.It was very difficult at times but with the heip of the Lord,my loving husband,and my doctors, we got through. Despite my fears of damaging my childrens healthy growth and development, they have become outstanding young adults(if I do say so myself!)Hang in there during the transition;it’s not fun but worth it. I have been on the same medication now for almost 10 years, and my doctor believes that since I haven’t developed a tolerance up till now, there’s a good chance I won’t. If I do, I know that I will have other options, and that comforts me.You are a good mom who is being responsible to take charge of her health and to do all to be there for her family.God bless.
I love this! Thank you, thank you for your honesty! I too, took antidepressants when pregnant with my twins. And continue to take them. It does help me to be a better mother. And like you, I often wonder why hubs stays on board… seriously!
Oh, and I have a Ronin too! 🙂
Hi Jae, So cool that you have a Ronin! And oh twins must be so difficult. I’m glad you’ve found meds that help you. Wishing you the best!