You sound very similar to me. I was diagnosed with GAD in 2015. I was always called a nervous Nelly & startled easily and picked on because I was a people pleaser and never fought back. My severe depression issues took hold postpartum after the birth of each my 3 kids. I didn’t go on medication until after my 2nd child. My 3rd pregnancy was a doozy. I was 36 and had severe morning sickness, sciatica, restless leg syndrome, and midpartum depression. I went to my doctor and begged for depression meds. I was put on Wellbutrin because it wouldn’t hurt the baby. It was a rough 9 months. Fast forward to now. I have a full toolbox that I use daily thanks to what I have learned in therapy and medication that works. I also am a researcher by nature so I try and stay on top of my diagnosis by reading medical studies & journals. I am in maintenance mode so I just see my therapist as needed. I am a better wife, mother & friend thanks to my treatments. I am very open with my tribe of friends about my mental health issues and they accept me as I am. I am a firm believer knowledge is power!
You sound very similar to me. I was diagnosed with GAD in 2015. I was always called a nervous Nelly & startled easily and picked on because I was a people pleaser and never fought back. My severe depression issues took hold postpartum after the birth of each my 3 kids. I didn’t go on medication until after my 2nd child. My 3rd pregnancy was a doozy. I was 36 and had severe morning sickness, sciatica, restless leg syndrome, and midpartum depression. I went to my doctor and begged for depression meds. I was put on Wellbutrin because it wouldn’t hurt the baby. It was a rough 9 months. Fast forward to now. I have a full toolbox that I use daily thanks to what I have learned in therapy and medication that works. I also am a researcher by nature so I try and stay on top of my diagnosis by reading medical studies & journals. I am in maintenance mode so I just see my therapist as needed. I am a better wife, mother & friend thanks to my treatments. I am very open with my tribe of friends about my mental health issues and they accept me as I am. I am a firm believer knowledge is power!
Sounds like we have a LOT in common for sure! I'm glad you have figured out what works for you too.