Parenting with depression?

I have a toddler (2) who I love to pieces. Unfortunately, I also have dysthymia and currently suffer from major depressive disorder. I am seeing a psychiatrist and am on medication. However, I frequently worry about weather or not I am giving my child enough emotional support. My psychiatrist assures me that I most likely am, but I still worry. Are there any other parents out there with major depression who could give me advice on this subject??

there's absolutely no reason why a parent with depression cannot be an emotionally supportive parent.
I have two, one of whom is very ill and requires 24/7 care. I think in many ways, having a child to focus on sometimes takes the emphasis away from the depression, and I have had some of my happiest days just being 'a parent'.
As long as you have good medical support, be aware of your triggers, have some coping mechanisms in place to help you with any unpleasant or distressing thoughts, and know who you can call in the event that you need support, there really is no need for you to worry.
If you still feel anxious, talk it through with the psychiatrist. Find out if there are any support groups in your area, where you can meet and share experiences with parents in a similar position.
But most of all have faith in yourself and your abilities.

I am acquainted with a lady who has had clinical depression for 40 years. Meds galore.She just recently had it eliminated from her life. It did take her 2 weeks to accomplish it but, she did make it work. She not only feels she has a new lease on life but also feels much younger. Has found more energy control in her secondary profession. Relief can and does happen when the right approach to the problem is used.

As a father of 6 I can tell you this. All you can do is all you can do and it will never feel like enough.
But if you do too much over time you can ruin the kids you want to help.
Relax do what you feel is right but each year make the kid do more for themselves because you need to get a life to live outside the kids.

Hon, I am willing to bet that you are giving your child more than enough emotional support. You are likely doubting yourself as a result of your depression. I also have suffered from depression (i am currently managing it therapeutically) and have doubted myself in the past. Dont doubt yourself as a parent, just do the best you can for your child and also for your mental health. GOOD LUCK!

I'mnot a parent but I think have the worst depression in the world I think ifyou are like me when your depressedits hard to express love