Do I suffer from depression?

I am glad to say that I do not have Depression.  I think I just had a serious case of the blues.  But I have broken free from them.  For now.  The ups and downs of life sometimes seem like an unbearable roller coaster.  The joy of the riding the peak (for however long it may last) makes it all worth while.  But getting through those down moments can be a long, arduous challenge.

Do I suffer from depression?  Have you ever asked yourself that?  Considering 12.4 million women (versus 6.4 million men) are affected by depression each year, you very well could be.  But there are many positive points to make.  If you are depressed, you certainly aren't alone and there is help.  As I mentioned in my last post, three of my dearest friends suffer from various degrees of depression -from bi-polar disorder to mild depression.  They are both happy and healthy.  It was a long road for my friend with bi-polar disorder, but her support team (family, friends and doctors) were invaluable to her daily survival.  If you suspect you have depression, please call someone - friend, family or doctor - for help.

Such a difficult question to ask yourself.  Do I suffer from depression?  Click to find out.  I've actually bookmarked the website.  I think it will prove helpful for many aspects of my life.

I'm Back after a Bad Spell

I am back. It's been a month since my last post.  My last two posts were pretty depressing and I stopped writing because I thought I had to be more positive and helpful.  Then I realized that there were probably many other working moms that were (or are) struggling like I was.  I realized that I should embrace that audience.  The upbeat, outgoing, I've-got-my-shit-together blogs can be helpful and motivating but often times, I think they can annoying and distressing - because I can't seem to do it. Get my shit together, that is. 

So here I am.  My blog name is Multi-Tasking Master Mom and I am anything but a master at this.  BUT, my kids are happy, healthy, polite and love to read.  So I must be doing something right.  And I hold onto that - tightly.  

My "bad spell" brings up a topic I don't see covered much, although I don't have much time to read other blogs, so maybe I am wrong.  Depression.  It's a disease and a very big deal.  I know people who suffer from mild cases and are on medication and that helps them.  So I wonder.....do I have it?  Can it come and go without the use of medication?  Should I be on medication (I'd rather not)? I think the answers to the first two questions are yes, but I am going to do a little research and get back to you.

My parting words are - don't worry if you don't have your shit together.  I think we are in the same boat as a lot of moms.