My sister had a baby about three months ago and she is acting very depressed all the time and when she took some type of online test it told her she was severly depressed and she needs to go see someone. What can i do to help her and make her think that everything will be ok?
2006-12-03 07:33:12 · 5 answers · asked by josiesmom305 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Please help her by helping her find a good therapist or by going to see her doctor! Depression is very serious, especially after pregnancy.
She needs a professionals help and she most certainly needs all the support she can get with caring for herself and the baby. She needs time for herself and if she is depressed she may need help with the basic stuff (like self care, cooking, cleaning etc).
here is an article I found on yahoo health http://health.yahoo.com/topic/pregnancy/symptoms/article/ehealthmd/Pregnancy_DPR_symptoms;_ylt=Anx.h00s0Z_xDFQdJgTbghVLvs8F
You are a very good sibling. I wish you and her and the baby all the best. :)
2006-12-03 07:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by Sugah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she is convinced she has a problem and nothing you have tried to do has workled yet, so I'd say she has to see someone, a "professional" whether you believe it or not, because she does. I can't suggest anything startling to convince her life is precious and wonderful and that she has plenty to be thankful for. I would think she is exhausted and may just need some rest. If she is nursing I'd hate to think they would put her on drugs, sleep and nutrition would be my personal line of attack. Is she getting along ok with her baby's father? Is she having regrets about having the baby? Maybe in that case a day or two seperation would be good for her, and see how glad she would be to have the baby back. Giving birth is the greatest thing a person can do, next is raising it up right. She may be feeling overwhelmed by motherhood, and maybe just needs support from someone with experience, (like a older relative or midwife?). the main thing is to stick close to her, let her know she isn't alone and try to be there, just to listen if nothing else.
2006-12-03 07:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem like a caring, loving sister. Your sister will need patience and encouragement. She is surrounded by a cloud of darkness and may not be able to see clearly or understand things will get better. You can be her cheerleader and encourager. Gently nudge her to make the doctor's appointment and go with her if you can or babysit while she goes. Depression after childbirth is very common but should not be ignored. Your sister can feel better if she gets some help. Assure her that seeing a doctor will be the start of feeling better again. God bless you for caring about your sister.
2006-12-03 07:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by Tatochka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs to see a doctor. you can be supportive and let her know that you're there for her, talk to her, help out with what you can. Sounds like post partum depression and needs urgent medical attention
2006-12-03 07:39:37 · answer #4 · answered by newcomer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might be helpful
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-12-03 12:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋