my friend has postpartum depression and does not eat or drink but is consuming alcohal she has not eaten or had somthing else to drink in 24 hours but is drinking alcohal her baby is fine with dad but what should i do is she harming herself
2007-05-15 10:07:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
yes she is harming herself!!! give it another day if she hasnt ate then you need to call for help she need to go to the ER she mite be mad at you for this but sounds like she really need some help also if she telling you all this she wants help too.
2007-05-15 10:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by truepink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is only so much you can do, it is up to her to wanna help herself.
but you should def sit down with her and tell her that there is a better way of dealing with postpartum depression, and that she is not alone. many mothers experience this and alcohol is not the answer.
inform her about the consequences of alcohol, and how it helps while you're drinking, but after she sobers up, she will be even more depressed becuase of the effects it has on the brain. tell her that antidepressant are approved for helping women with postpartum depression, and alcohol will just keep her in the vicious cycle of depression and there is no way out.
maybe you should get her a brochure, or print out an article that talks about to educate her about her situation and healthy ways of fixing it.
like i said, the best thing to do is educate her, the rest is up to her.
2007-05-15 17:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by A&Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are so many things that are still left unanswered regarding post partum depression. If your friend didn't have alcohol problems before giving birth then maybe it is post partum depression. As mother myself I had experienced great sadness. If you confront her directly or even start an intervention, just like any depressed person, she will think that everybody is ganging up on her and that nobody knows what she is going through. Depending on your location, try to search for clinics that deals with post partum depressions. Counseling. If you know her doctor, it is better to get an expert opinion of the matter.
2007-05-15 17:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by g3l4t1ne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a crisis line in your area? If so call it they can help you. If not try the hospital see if they have a mental health department. I know that that sounds bad but you have to do something now. And one of these two can help you to know just what to do. You well most likely have to take have to take her to the hospital. But trust me 6 months from now when she is better and holding her baby her arms she well thank-you for saving her life. I know I have been there many times and I was never mad once I got better. Just thank full. Someone cared enough to help me when I could not help myself.
2007-05-15 17:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by snow24lion 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Confront her about what she is doing and how it is going to impact her child. If she did not have a drinking problem prior to her pregnancy then it is probably post partum depression and she needs to tell her obgyn. She may need alcohol treatment
2007-05-15 17:15:53 · answer #5 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, hav a drink with her so she can start talking to you. then slowly work in the concern and take charge of the conversation.
2007-05-15 17:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for them and take them to church, God is the only one who can heal them
2007-05-15 17:15:07 · answer #7 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋