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I took a picture of myself the other day. LOL.

No wonder motherhood is so tough. You grow an entire human being in nine months, feed it for another dozen or more, and carry it around the entire time, you get tired. Postpartum depression should be expected. We should get a big pat on the back if we avoid it or even get it a little bit. Regardless, we deserve a whole lot of care and respect.

The great news, though, is that I am doing really well with all of the exercise and sunshine I am getting. Hey, that really works! We repeated our hike of the other night, found the tallest bluedick flower I've ever seen and found the somewhat unusual flower that was the favorite of the scientist Jepson who classified California's wildflowers.

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Amanda Rose, Ph.D., is a political scientist and author of "Rebuild from Depression," on the link between nutrient deficiencies and depression. She has been depression-free for over four years, even during the recent pregnancy of her second child. Read her postpartum depression success story.

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Omega 3 fatty acids are critical for brain health and they are disappearing in the Western diet. You need to consume more Omega 3s and fewer Omega 6s. These photos and descriptions of Omega 3 foods will offer you some guidance. Omega 3 fatty acids are one nutrient that helps fight depression. Read more about the Rebuild philosophy on depression-fighting foods.

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There really is life after depression. I am so excited by that point, in fact, that I neglect this blog and find fun/quirky projects to do with my family. We live in the Sequoia National Forest in a house (and former brothel) designed by Irving Gill. My 7-year-old son Frederick and I chronicle our adventures at Gill on the Hill when we're not exploring. Frederick posts some of his homeschool projects at "Frankly Frederick."

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