Hi, I'm new here

[stephadams1107]

Hello ladies,

I just joined this group and thought I would introduce myself.

My name is Stephanie, I am a stay at home mom to 3 kids. A step daughter who is 8, and two boys of my own 6 and 13 months.

I was just officially diagnosed today with depression. I am looking for support, as I am having a very hard time with the diagnosis.

[matreshka]

Welcome to the group! I'm glad you found us but I am sorry you are having a rough time, there are many ladies here with depression and this is a great group.

[proudmamaofdd]

Welcome to the group! I'm a mom of 3 kids ages 8, 4 and 3. I have bipolar 1 depressive. Ive suffered from depression for 15 years. It can be tough.

[twistandshout]

 Hey Stephanie welcome to the group. I am 52 and I have chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, anxiety and depression. I receive great support here because the ladies know how I feel and they know just what to say to make me feel better. You have found the right place for understanding and support for you. There a lot of people on this sight with depression and hopefully can give you some pointers on how to deal with it. Remember you are not alone.

[ashleighmama]

Hi Stephanie, Im Ashleigh. Im 40 yrs old, married with 2 boys ages 13 and 8. Ive struggled with depression and anxiety since I was 16. This is an AWESOME group. Youve come to the right place. Welcome.

[zboys]

Welcome, Stephanie.   Getting your diagnosis is a step in the right direction.  Now you can work on ways to manage the depression.  Support groups are very helpful.

[lyrick24]

 you can get through this momma. you may have to be on some meds for it but it is very treatable. being a stay at home mom to three kids can be hard sometimes. i always went back to work after i had my children but my mil was able to keep them and i didnt have to pay her cause thats the way she wanted it and if it hadnt been for that i think i would have lost it. be sure youre getting time for yourself in your life where youre without the kids sometimes. let your so watch them while you go out for a drive or a walk. get plenty of exercise. you can do this hun!

[BeverlySimmons]

bump

[iluvmybabe]

Hi. I am Rina. I have one daughter who just turned 5 on Wednesday. I am in a long distance relationship with her dad. He will be moving back in with us on October. So pretty much a single mom. I think that's where a lot of my issues come from. I have depression and anxiety. Exercise does help a lot. And time to yourself. You need time to be you.

[.Untamed.]

Welcome!

[rhodaj]

Hi Stephanie, Welcome to the group