plagio and depression/anxiety

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Ok... this might be somewhat off topic considering that we usually talk about our kids, but I'm wondering if any other plagio moms out there have been diagnosed with/treated for depression (post partum?) and/or anxiety related to what's been going on with your child (PT, helmet, etc). My daughter graduated from her STARband a little over a month ago and it looks like everything is going to be fine as long as we continue the PT until she's walking and then do monthly follow-ups as she grows (in other words, she probably won't need any further treatments such as botox or surgery-- thank goodness-- and there have been no developmental delays at all). When I found this out I really thought that everything was "all better" since our plagio journey was essentially over. Instead I've sunk into this depression/anxiety that I can't seem to shake. Everything else in my life is fine, but these feelings all seem to center around my daughter (I work full-time and have been having feelings of separation anxiety) and I'm wondering if it's something that's left over from all those months of worrying and trying to keep myself from breaking down. Another part of me wonders if maybe I have undiagnosed post partum, but my daughter is nearly a year old and I don't know if that's even possible. Anyway, I'm seeing a therapist and planning to see my doctor to see if I can get on some sort of medication to help control my moods. Has anyone had a similar situation that they'd be willing to discuss or offer any advice? I'd really appreciate talking to anyone who has been through something similar... I really feel like a crazy person at this point.

Alison

mom to Leila, born 9/25/05 (tort/plagio, STARband grad)

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