Depression / PPD / Anxiety

[cassmat1]

This life sucks for my daughter, we had 3 ok weeks now the downhill crap starts again, we have been at this for 8 months and she isn't any better, if anything she is a lot worse.....I HATE THIS!!!!!!!!

[denim_n_diamonds]

I'm so sad that you and your dd are going through this.  I wish I had some great advice for you, but I don't, dealing with some similar stuff here. (not as bad though)     (hug)

[Mrs Pippi]

Unfortunately it took me from ages 15-25 to deal with my depression and get it under control. And by control, I mean I only have bouts of it and not constant.

I believe my depression started at age 8, that's a LONG time to be depressed..but there IS hope and life CAN have color again.

[happyhearts]

her depression is cyclical, I know I've mentioned this before, but have you been charting her depression and her menstrual cycle?  there is a form of PMS that is quite severe called PMDD. premenstrual dismorphic disorder.  it happens about a week before the period starts and it is a severe mood change that totally affects the persons ability to function in life.

hth

[milwaukeebangles]

So I don't know much about clinical depression, but I do know that regular excersice helps me naturally. Does your dd excercise regularly?

Here is a link that may help. 

 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-and-exercise/MH00043