chatterbox512 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I am not really sure where to start. I have been struggling with so many things for sooo long that I am not sure what I am struggling with anymore. I am the survivor of childhood abuse (sexual, physical, emotional) and neglect. This has had a major impact on who I am today. I have struggled with on and off again depression since I was 14 years old and am currently in the midst of a battle with postpartum depression. I have 14 month old son who most days is the light of my life. However he is the source of alot of my anxiety and depression. My depression has definetly gotten worse since he has been born, and I am finding my anxiety levels souring through the roof several times a week. And my husband just informed me this morning that I am grinding my teeth at night when I actually sleep. I haven't really slept in over a week, which of course is doing real wonders on my depression and anxiety issues. Plus I am going to a conference on childhood sexual abuse next week which I am very nervous about. I am taking my "mom" (she is a choosen mother, not biological) as a support system because I know it will be difficult but I am still nervous. Any words of advice or wisdom would be greatly appreciated. There is obviously much more to this story, but this is just a glimpse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demeter Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Have you tried seeing a therapist before? I've had some friends tell me that seeing a therapist helped them quite a bit with their postpartum. It might help you with your other depression problems.Best of luck to you dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ASchwartz Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Chatter and Demeter,I agree with Demeter that psychotherapy is a good idea. Chatter, seems like you have a lot to work in in psychotherapy and might greatly benefit. What do you think?Allan:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox512 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have been seeing a therapist for 10 plus years. We are working on things but slowly. My doctor just recommended a sleep study to see if there isn't an underlying sleep disorder before she will prescribe anything else. My therapist recommended an anxiety medication to help me sleep because she believes that my issues sleeping stem from my childhood abuse, which I agree with. But what can I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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