Comments on: How I knew I needed to go back on Medication https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication A Lifestyle Blog from Eva Amurri Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:19:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 By: Jessica https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-322818 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:19:32 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-322818 Thank you so much for writing about this topic. A lot of people don’t understand mental health struggles, and that’s frustrating. I appreciate the reminder that I’m not alone.

]]> By: Erin pinto https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-258085 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:39:30 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-258085 Thank you for this. I have been following you since the beginning.

You give me hope.

Thank you,

Erin

]]> By: lauren https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-252986 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:25:36 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-252986 Alexa. i felt that your comment was so rude and not needed you could have worded that a lot better]]> In reply to Alexa.

i felt that your comment was so rude and not needed you could have worded that a lot better

]]> By: Brigit https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-233435 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 04:31:59 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-233435 Having struggled with anxiety and since my early twenties. I’m now 46 I have tried cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical therapy, relaxation techniques to treat anxiety, worry and ocd. Think it is great that you shared this vulnerable side of yourself. My hope is that all those who suffer from this can get access to the help they need.

]]> By: Brigit https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-233434 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 04:31:04 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-233434 Having struggled with anxiety and fears since my early twenties. I’m now 46 I have tried cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical therapy, relaxation techniques to treat anxiety, worry and ocd. Think it is great that you shared this vulnerable side of yourself. My hope is that all those who suffer from this can get access to the help they need.

]]> By: Melanie https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-229045 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:34:28 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-229045 Thank you for sharing this. I needed it today.

]]> By: Alexa https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-229039 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:57:42 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-229039 Catherine. Catherine, it's important that your boys are also allowed to be children and that you don't parentify them based on your depression/anxiety (or your yelling). They are not there to assuage you or make your mental health better. They are their own autonomous, thinking, feeling selves who need to be held, heard, and loved for who they are, not the role they play for you or a future spouse, as you put it.]]> In reply to Catherine.

Catherine, it’s important that your boys are also allowed to be children and that you don’t parentify them based on your depression/anxiety (or your yelling). They are not there to assuage you or make your mental health better. They are their own autonomous, thinking, feeling selves who need to be held, heard, and loved for who they are, not the role they play for you or a future spouse, as you put it.

]]> By: J https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-229002 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:46:20 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-229002 ]]> Brava—what a beautiful and helpful post. Your honesty, vulnerability and bravery is inspiring. ♥️

]]> By: Jade https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-228980 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 01:45:20 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-228980 Thank you so much for sharing parts of your mental health journey. It definitely helps other moms feel like they aren’t alone. The part about not enjoying those moments with your children and pushing people away especially resonated with me.

]]> By: Catherine https://reztt.com/how-i-knew-i-needed-to-go-back-on-medication/#comment-228974 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:35:57 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=50890#comment-228974 ]]> I’m right there with you! I was on medication after my first born having had severe PPD (though I suspect depression and anxiety has been creeping up on me since before). I got off when my youngest turned 2. I was managing with rest and exercise and outside time but suddenly it crept back up on me slowly like the frog being boiled to death. I stopped eating because that is my response to stress. Then I jsut slept all the time when my kids were at school. Either due to no fuel in my body or depression who knows. My patience with my kids went to nothing. I didn’t want to be touched by anyone. I shut out, and subsequently lost a friend who refused to contact back after I came around. Suddenly I thought to myself this isn’t me and this isn’t right. So I got back on my meds. This time I gave myself the freedom to know it’s okay (versus previous times of feeling like I should be able to handle it) and I’m a better mom and wife. I’m still trying to get acclimated but I think I’m getting there. It’s hard and I feel your pain. The hardest part for me is not finding the joy in my kids or partner. One thing I can say is my boys are becoming very emotionally intelligent. Because for every temper lost and screaming session, there is an apology. I read that is more important than not losing your shit on your kids. And when I’m sad my boys tell me I can go take a bath or a nap…they will make good spouses/partners one day 😂

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