Hi all,

I've been wondering if I had PPD since LO was born in September. For a while I felt better, but right around 3.5 months PP I started to tank again. I've finally taken the steps to contact a therapist and she confirmed that what I described sounds like PPD/PPA.

A lot of what Ive read says that PPD is best treated with medication. Has anyone beat PPD without medication? The therapist I am meeting with next week doesn't prescribe (well, she can't). She takes a "holistic approach" by keeping in contact between meetings, encouraging nutritious eating, excercise, hygiene, "me time", etc. It's more about postpartum care along with the counseling.
She did say that if I felt I needed medication she could refer me to someone who can prescribe. I would like to try wirbout meds first, but im wondering how successful that is?
Anyone successful with this methodology? Anyone unsuccessful and ultimately needed meds?
I just want to feel better as quickly as possible!

Thanks!