Depression and Grieving - With Jean Mayer, Brittney Crabtree, Shannon Korza & Jody Warshawsky

10/24/21 • 58 min

If you have ever or currently been depressed, this is a great episode to listen to dial into different perspectives and times depression has hit other parents walking the autism parenting journey.

Depression can be really sneaky sometimes. It can also be a very heavy topic. Here are some signs + symptoms how it may present or manifest:

Persistent feelings of sadness + hopelessness

Anxiety + Irritability

Sleeping to much or too little

Loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable

Difficulty concentrating, making decisions + remembering things

Low energy + fatigue

Thoughts or talk of Suicide

Some others not so quickly correlated but to be considered:

Temporary Mood Boosts

Significant Weight gain or loss

Increase appetite

Heavy Feeling in arms + legs

Body aches or headaches

Insomnia or extended sleep

Extreme negative response to perceived criticism or rejection

It's important to recognize when you need to help. Know that medication is okay if it is prescribed + doesn't mean you are a terrible a parent. It means you are a great one, because you are willing to take whatever steps necessary to support your child. Depression is a real disorder, even in the absence of grief, some of us are easily predisposed to experiencing it more than others. When symptoms are lasting longer than a week, reflect and see what you might need to put in place or in play to take care of you.

We love you + we want you to love yourselves just as much!

Check us out and say hello

Where to find Moms Talk Autism

Website

Instagram

Where to find Jody

Website

Instagram

Where to find Shannon

Instagram

Where to find Jean

Instagram