Cures for Depression

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I have been feeling so down lately, I think I may have depression. I have never felt this way for so long in my life (i’ve been in the "rut" for over a month now). And if I do have postpartum depression, is it something I can see my regular doctor for or will I need to see a psychiatrist?

Yes, PPD is caused by hormonal changes in the body. This can occur for up to two years after birth. See your Ob/Gyn, and they can make a determination on whether you need psychiatric care or not.

Hello,

I wanted to get an advice .Recently I had a baby now 3 months .I have begun to get really sad because of lack of sleep and also Domestic problem .I cant really sleep at night unless i eat 4 her herbal sleeping med.I also have a 4 year old son who i cant handle(tantrum problem) I am begining to really hate this motherhood experiance.Could it be i have postpartum depression is there a natural way to cure it

if you believe you have postpartum depression my advice to you is go to a doctor and explain your situation. mothers have made awful and painful desisons because they didnt get the treatment they needed. i dont believe there is a natural way to cure a depression, medications and counseling though, do help. please get the help you need now, before you do something you might regret later.

I had a baby about 3 weeks ago , I think I have postpartum depression and my husband think I should see a doctor . Should I call my obgyn ?? has any had this and what type of treatment helped ?

Hello, many people are affected by postpartum depression, and i am one of them. For me it didnt come on until my baby was 9 months (she had been very ill for that time and it suddenly hit me). For some people it can come on in the first few weeks. Its important to not get PPD confused with the ‘baby blues’. Most women feel very emotional for a period after the birth. For me it was about a week. You should make an appointment with your doctor, who will discuss your feelings and decide with you what the best course of action would be. Im guessing that your doc will want to wait a few weeks before starting any treatment to see if your symptoms improve.

Please dont beat yourself up about this, its a chemical imbalance that is taking place in your brain, and you have no control over it whatsoever. It took me a while to get it sorted, but i am currently taking a low dose of anti depressants and undergoing therapy… i feel like a new person, the old me!

You are taking the first steps to being a happy and contented mom, and your husband sounds very supportive. Good luck!

This website is very useful

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/depressionpostnatal.htm

I had this with my middle child so I know what it feels like. My youngest is 6 months old and I am suddenly feeling symptoms of postpartum depression. I was just fine until now. I breastfeed only and there have been no changes with that at all. I have been losing about half a pound every day or two also, for no reason at all. Is it just hormones being goofy or something else?

Yes you can develop post-partum depression any time during the first year.

Also some women that previously had post partum depression will develop depression at other times.

However with the weight loss it would be a very good idea to have your thyroid levels checked and low thyroid is also common after birth, can cause depression. While its more commonly associated with weight gain when it causes depression it can also cause weight loss. While you are there you should get your iron and insulin levels checked as well.

I had a c- section to deliver my son and I became ill after and wasn’t felling myself for about 3 mos. Also I went through a lot of hardships soon after. My son is now 9 months and I feel really depressed, perhaps I have a little the whole time, but now it seems to be unbearable. I feel like driving far away, but most of the time I stay in my room in the dark and sleep sometimes cry. Could this possibly be postpartum depression?

Yes. Cesarean births are often traumatic, and the depression can linger for a long time. It’s best to focus on the positive, and talk to someone.

In the future, please consider hiring a Doula. They really help women and families have a positive birth experience and lower the rate of postpartum depression.

"Do You Doula?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvmB96cRnaU