This topic is going to be touchy with some, but as a Christian I don't think we discuss this enough.  If we do we don't act upon it.

I have a friend who is struggling with PPd.  I am also.  So, as we walk down this path together we are holding each other accountable for some things.

Get in the word daily

Get dressed daily

Brush hair and teeth

make meals and eat them too

don't eat a lot of junk

take your vitamins

talk it out

Don't let someone else make you feel guilty for it.

There are many more, but that is at the top of our list.  Over the last week I have had a so called friend send me a few emails that are a rather jumbled mess.  They say that there is something wrong with me, but never come to a point of what that is.  They tell me that I take my dc to the dr, and er too much.  I have never taken a child to the dr/er with out dh's approval.  We pray about our decision and so forth and come to the conclusion that it is wisest to be proactive in our children's health rather then inactive and having that child pay for it for the rest of their lives.  We feel that treating something early can prevent life long issues later.  God has given us these children to raise for him, he wants them to be able to do something for him maybe now, maybe later if their health is not good they may not be able to do what he has planned.  So, back to the original topic.

If you had a friend struggling would you send flakely emails or would you give her encouragement and help her get through the issue.  If you decided to send an email are you sure that what you are sending is going to be an asset to her.  If it is going to tear her down or cause her to question herself then you need to reconsider you thinking.  This person is already questioning herself, she does not need you to give her more reasons to question herself.  If you can't do something that will obviously help her then just pray for her.  In fact unless you know and completley understand the struggle she is going through prayer is your only business.  If you understand the struggle then by all means pray and offer your help. 

We all have our down days and you may not know that someone is having one.  If you are going to give un-asked for advice I suggest that you make your that who it is going to is not having a rough time. 

The hurt I felt when reading the emails was very bitter.  I have no desire now to talk to this person or anyone she is associated with.  Therefore it has literally backed me in a corner away from most all my female friends.  I am so thankful that I have God and my husband now as I work through yet another round of PPd and someone's inability to keep their mouth shut.

If you struggle with PPD and want someone who will understand from a Christian perspective I invite you to leave a comment.  I am more then happy to help anyone dealing with this.  I have a few books by Christian authors that have been helpful to me.  I will save them for another post.

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