post partum depression?

Question

i had my son may 19th....its still early but my horemones are still crazy out-of-whack and i have severe depression. when is it going to end? can i get some help and info about this crap?

Answer 1

Talk to your OB/GYN. They can advise you on what you can do.

Most OB/GYN Start you out on a low does of Zoloft an antidepressant. Usually 25mg or 50mg daily. It cuts the edge off your anxiety.

Don't really know when yours will end. Mine never will. I have Bi-Polar Disorder or Manic Depression.

I take an antidepressant (Prozac) PLUS a mood stabilizer (Tegritol) PLUS an anti-psychotic for sleep (Seroquel)

If your OB/GYN won't/can't help you, contact your local mental health clinic. They can do wonders!!!

Answer 2

She needs to talk to her doctor immediately. She does not need to suffer for no reason, and post natal depression is nothing for her to be ashamed of. After pregnancy, a woman's hormones are all out-of-wack and sometimes when a doctor prescribes a certain medication, they can realign themselves, so to speak.

When the baby blues just won't fade, chances are it is post natal depression.

Postnatal depression is fairly common, affecting about 10 to 20 percent of women.

Postnatal depression can last from a few weeks to a year or more. It may begin at birth, but more often not until a month or two later

The symptoms of PPD are crying and irritability, sleep problems, eating problems, persistant feelings of sadness, hopelessess and helplessness, an inability to take care of yourself or your newborn, and memory loss.

Call your doctor and ask for a thryroid test, since irregularities in thyroid hormone levels can lead to emotional instability, this is usually one of the first steps taken when evaluating post partum depression. If your thyroid levels check out normally, ask for a referral to a therapist who has clinical background in the treatment of post natal depression, and make an appointment ASAP.

Antidepressents, combined with counselling can help you feel better fast and there are several that are safe even if you're breastfeeding.

Bright light therapy may also bring relief from the symptoms of PPD and can be used instead of or in addition to medicine.

Whichever route you and your therapist decide is right for you, keep in mind taht swift intervention is crucial. Without it, depression can prevent you from bonding with, caring for and enjoying your baby. It can also have a devestating effect on other relationships in your life, as well as on your own health and well-being.

Answer 3

Have you recently given birth? Are you feeling exhausted, anxious, depressed, or just not yourself? If you are—you are not alone. Many women are not prepared for the wide range of emotions they may experience after the birth of a child. They often feel sadness, anger, anxiety, or a sense of inadequacy.

These feelings may vary in frequency and intensity, but are collectively known as postpartum mood disorders. Help and support is an important part of getting back to feeling like yourself again.

The important thing to remember is that the symptoms are temporary and treatable with skilled professional care and social support. Whether you think you are depressed or just want more information, Postpartum Support International (PSI) is here to help.http://www.postpartum.net/
http://www.obgyn.net/femalepatient/default.asp?page=leopold Where millions of moms come together for advice, connections and rewards http://www.clubmom.com/jforum/forums/show/1059.page?lastMid=204288&kid=7177&keyword=post%20partum%20depression%20group ......you may also look into this http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm i have pcos...Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Answer 4

i had my daughter on the 14th of may. for the next week i would cry all day. i didnt know what was wrong i just felt so down. the nurses and midwives told me it was all normal and ontop of everything i couldnt succesfully breastfeed like i planned, amelia was litteraly starving and they refused to let me put her on formula. i was diagnosed with post partum depression two weeks after i had her. i know how hard it is. i felt like i had noone, like i couldnt get anything right and beacause i was told by al;l the nurses i was fine i never got a chance to bond with my daughter. i went to my gp and he put me on medication and im slowly building it up. also im receiving councilling. im from australia and here they have clinincs which mums can go to if they are not coping. it does get better even though it just seems never ending. try www.beyondblue.org or you can just do a search on google. thats what i did and came up with some grat sites. good luck and i hope your feeling better soon

xxx

Leisha

Answer 5

i had it after having my son but i dont remember a whole lot about it. for me that was 23 years ago. just keep in mind that it is your hormones and you know that it will end. dont let it get the better of you. watch your child, look into the eyes and know how much you are loved. the depression will pass. when you feel it just tell yourself that you know what it is, it has a name, and its not going to win. you are stronger than it is.

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Answer 6

talk to your doctor, post partum depression is a very serious concern, i was suicidal after i had my son, the depression did not go away until after i was pregnant with my daughter (ten months later), your doc should have more information

Answer 7

This is normal there are vitamins you can take if you are not in to the whole anti-depresant thing. Not that there is anything wrong with them. I take one myself but some people don't like them. Talk to your OB/GYN and see what is safe for you to take.