Posted by Colleen D. on September 12, 2004, at 20:12:47
In reply to Re: Hormones, Depression Bipolar, esp. Ladies, posted by holymama on September 12, 2004, at 15:09:05
It's been the same with me; my "child-bearing" seems to have triggered something that's made my depression, anxiety and insomnia the worst I've ever experienced. I had my hormones levels tested 3 years ago, but that was when I was undergoing ovulation induction to conceive my #2 daughter and that was done by a reproductive endocrinologist for the purpose of finding the best meds and improving my chances. My GP has never mentioned any such testing and she's the one who prescribed my ADs.
Hmmm...
Colleen
> The first time I started having severe problems with my moods was after the birth of my first son -- severe depression and TORTUROUSLY severe insomnia lasting 18 months -- until the day my daughter was born. Now tell me that isn't related to hormones. Now, (I am now a mother of 3), I am diagnosed bipolar II, and have been swinging all over the place during this turbulent time of life. My kids are getting a little older (3,4 and 6) and my therapist assures me the worst part is over, since my hormones and life should be settling down. But noone has EVER tested my hormones. I've certainly talked about the link with all of my doctors, but noone has ever suggested that a test could be done.
poster:Colleen D.
thread:389968
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040909/msgs/390104.html