More Sadness

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I’m having an anxiety attack over this story: CNN.com – Mom?allegedly cut off baby’s arms – Nov 23, 2004. This woman has a history of PPD and has had psychotic episodes. There must be more we can do to protect women like her, and their...

DAD Closes National Office

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I just got the official letter from Depression After Delivery in the mail last week. Due to financial constraints, they are closing their national office as of November 30. They will no longer have a toll-free information request line, but still plan to keep their...

PPD on Dr. Phil Oct. 25

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Heads up: Dr. Phil is doing a show on Postpartum Depression that will air tomorrow, Monday, October 25, 2004. Check your local listings for time and channel information. After the show check out Dr. Phil’s discussion board to post your thoughts and suggestions....

Strength in Suffering

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I came across the following quote this morning, and thought it was a nice reflection of the “forging” we go through as postpartum mood disorder survivors: “Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes steel and is...

Much to Do

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I haven’t been able to post for a while, with so much going on in my work and family life. But I’m back with a vengeance today, as you can hopefully see by the handful of postings I’ve made. I heard from Shirley Halverson a while back. Her daughter...