Courtney McKissick
Courtney McKissick thanked Yin And Yang's answer
I'm afraid I'm just considered a nut job. I had post partum depression and so I had a mental break. Am I a bad person or an insane person for having a mental break and needing pills for two years after having my baby?

No you are NOT a nut job! There are a few things I am concerned about here though..... First of all after two years of depression I do not think it is postpartum anymore. You may have a different kind of depression. Second of all, if you are still on pills after the postpartum ones … Read more

Courtney McKissick
Courtney McKissick thanked Bikergirl Anonymous' answer
I'm afraid I'm just considered a nut job. I had post partum depression and so I had a mental break. Am I a bad person or an insane person for having a mental break and needing pills for two years after having my baby?

Mental illness comes in many forms ... Depression only being one. We as a society have become more aware as to just how common it is, and are understanding more about it. It is nothing to be ashamed of ... Like ANY illness.

Recognizing that you have a problem , getting and accepting help to … Read more

Courtney McKissick
Courtney McKissick thanked Anonymous' answer
I'm afraid I'm just considered a nut job. I had post partum depression and so I had a mental break. Am I a bad person or an insane person for having a mental break and needing pills for two years after having my baby?

NO, you are NOT a nut job. Postpartum depression occurs within 10-15% of women who give birth. Having this doesn't make you a nut job, weird, or different. Our society is slowly becoming more aware of, more informed of, and more accepting of mental illnesses. You can habe a mental illness and not be insane. … Read more