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Depression And Relationships
Depression can be a very lonely illness and your relationships are a key part of how you cope with your depression. You need friends for support. Not just good weather friends but friends who can support you when you're down. If one of these friends is ...
Depression: Are Antidepressants The Best Choice? (Part One)
Statistical evidence shows that depression affects more than 2.9 million people in the United Kingdom (UK). Figures also show that seven out of ten suicides are by people affected by depression, i.e., a total of 7,000 lives lost every year in the UK and ...
Depression Diagnosis
Proper diagnosis of depression or any other illness is the key to effective treatment and cure. If you suspect that you may be suffering from depression, just ask yourself two simple questions and answer them carefully and objectively. 1. In the last ...
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Postpartum Depression is a type of depression that a mother experiences immediately after childbirth. It is more serious and lasts longer than 'baby blues'.
Postpartum depression occurs in approximately 10 percent of childbearing women.
Postpartum depression often requires counseling and treatment. Postpartum depression can occur after any birth, not just the first.
Does every mother experience postpartum depression?
No.
Symptoms?
The most common symptoms are:
strong feelings of sadness,
anxiety or despair trouble coping with their daily tasks, withdrawal from family and friends, trouble sleeping Loss of sexual interest Severe mood swings
Treatment options?
Without treatment, postpartum depression may become worse or may last longer.
Why does Postpartum Depression occur?
It is unclear exactly why postpartum depression occurs. There are many factors that will determine whether a mother develops postpartum depression.
The most common factors:
Decreases in levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Fatigue after childbirth Feelings of doubt about the pregnancy Lack of support from others. What is the difference between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression?
The biggest difference is that Baby Blues goes away within a couple days of the childbirth.
Treatment Options?
Postpartum depression can be treated. The type of treatment depends on the severity of the condition. One of the most common treatments is attending a support group to talk with other women who are going through the same thing.
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Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
Depression is a genuine illnessSarasota Herald-TribuneDepression is a common illness that affects one out of five people at one time or more during their lives. It's not the ordinary sadness that people feel when misfortune strikes. It's something that often strikes out of the blue and lasts for what ...and more » |
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