Wow! I know what you mean after I had my daughter I started taking birth control and I noticed wierd things starting to happening to me. My hair started falling out, I was tired all the time, and blew up my weight shot thru the roof! I stopped taking the birth control and I got feelings of depression, lost my labido totally, and became very irritated with my family. This went on for about a year and a half I finally said something to my family doctor at my daughter's appointment and she asked me several questions on my mood, how long my feelings of depression and anxiety had been going on, and lastly when these feelings really flared up. To make a long story-short it turns out that I DO have GAD and SAD: General Anxiety Disorder and Seasonal Anxiety Disorder. I am currently taking 75mg EffexorXR once daily and to tell you the truth I'm so much happier I feel like I'm ME again. I want to play with my daughter, I want to spend time with my husband, and do have the energy to do the normal wifely duties; cooking, cleaning, etc.

Take the time to write down your feelings down in a notebook and talk to your family doctor about them. Because no one truly understands how you're feeling except for you. There are lots of available medicines out there that wont make you feel emotionless, zombie-like, or tired. You and your doctor will find the right one for you, also if the doctor tries one medicine and you still don't feel right then ask for a different one I went thru 3 different ones; Zoloft, Lexapro, and then EffexorXR. But either way I wish you the best of luck and I will be glad to chat with you if you ever feel the need to vent to someone.

hi guys. i too, am new. i just figured out how to set up an avatar. now how do i get one of those BMI graphics as a "signature"? lol
and yes, let's all motivate each other. i sure need it!

Welcome, clownfish... as you can see, I can't figure out the signature thing either. I saw instructions somewhere, thought I followed them, but obviously didn't. If you check back in and figure it out, let me know!!!

i cannot find Ms. Gordon anymore....

Looks like the last time she was on was 6/25/07..maybe she went on vaction?

Jeez, I feel so dense sometimes! That could be it. I've been looking into cohens diet if anyone has any suggestions.