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Natural medication for depression

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Samantha1571 · 17/01/2026 19:45

Is anyone taking any natural medicine for their depression? I’m feeling really low again and I don’t like taking prescription medication. I’m really struggling with the no sleep and a very needy 8 month old and a naughty 3 year old who constantly is having meltdowns and it’s making me feel so overwhelmed and I’m just so exhausted. One minute I’m happy and within a second I can feel really down and I’m crying. I don’t know if it is the hormones as I’m 8 months PP or it’s my PPD coming back…my toddler was a very hard baby who had colic and acid reflux and would cry all the time but my daughter was an easy newborn but now she is going through the needy stage and I’m unable to do anything without her crying and she won’t let me put her down. I’m just really struggling at the moment (there are other reasons why I feel down too but I don’t want to go into that)

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toiletpaperthief · 17/01/2026 19:51

Sounds like you're too overwhelmed and could need with some help OP. You may also have some sort of Post natal depression and wacky hormones. Do you have a supportive partner or family who can offer a hand? That way you get some off time where you can go for yoga, exercise or read your favourite book. A 3 year old and a toddler sucks the life out of anyone.

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