The dark side

I haven't posted in over a month.  Nothing crafty, nothing yummy, nothing breast-pump-y.  I still have nothing to talk about except, if you think you are suffering from post partum depression, I recommend two things.  One is required.  Call your doctor.  Don't worry about sounding stupid, about not wanting to talk about things, about medications.  Research the medications, especially if you're breastfeeding, and ask for one you're comfortable with.  The second thing is optional, but you might find it helpful if you can't talk to your doctor right away (like, say, you hit rock bottom on a Saturday, but aren't a danger and don't want to go to the hospital.  DO go straight to the ER if you think you may harm yourself or your kids!).  Download or buy Brooke Shields' book "Down Came the Rain" and read it and re-read it until you get help.  There are lots of books about PPD out there, but hers really spoke to me.

Help is out there and if you ask for it, that makes you stronger than you realize.