Question 1

what will treat postpartum depression?

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Medication/PsyhoT: Medication to help you manage sx, psychotherapy to help you build coping skills, identify maladaptive thoughts, help you re-establish self-care routine and help with managing stress.

Question 2

what is postpartum depression? is it serious?

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Postpartum : depression is a psychological disorder which occurs in women after child birth. It is a very serious form of depression which can endanger both the mother and child if left untreated. Suicidal and homocidal thoughts can accompany the depression. Psychotherapy and medication can help overcome this disorder.

Question 3

how do i know if i have postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

You may not know...: It is easy to feel overwhelmed as a new mother--reach out! i would recommend speaking with your obstetrician or social worker at the hospital you had delivered at and informing him/her of your current state of mind and how you are feeling. You should not feel ashamed to talk with your family or doctor about how you are feeling nor should any of your symptoms be dismissed or taken lightly.

Question 4

what is the technical definition of postpartum depression?

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Depression: Postpartum depression (PPD) is depression that occurs any time within the first year after delivery, although it usually happens within the first 4-5 weeks postpartum. Some symptoms include irritabiity, anger, guilt, sadness, anxiety or panic (especially about one's ability to care for the child), & ambivalent feelings toward the baby. If you think you may have ppd, seek help from your ob.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: postpartum depression?

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After pregnancy: The short answer is depression occurring after your baby is born. Can be very serious since depression is associated with low energy, motivation, and interest in taking care of you and the baby. Therapy and/or medication is crucial.

Question 6

i feel like i might have postpartum depression, how can i know for sure?

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Call your doc or OB: This is neither unusual or a new issue to most general practitioners or OB's. I would call their office &amp; talk with the staff. They can set you up to see the doc based on your discussions.

Question 7

does postpartum depression involve anger?

Accepted Answer

It certainly can: Yes, it certainly can, but it could also indicate many other things, eg sleepiness, fatigue, burnout, relationship difficulties, or even an emerging mania or mixed mood state. Please discuss this with your doctors asap.

Question 8

how is postpartum depression self-diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

It should not be: Post-partum depression is a serious, potentially life-threatening medical condition that needs to be ruled out by a qualified professional and is a medical emergency, as in get to the emergency room, by ambulance if necessary, if the woman has thoughts of killing herself or others, or seems to have lost touch with reality.

Question 9

is anger a symptom of postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A lot of women don't feel so much sad as angry or scared during postpartum depression.  If you are having anger that is getting in the way of your daily living or affecting your relationships, you should talk to your doctor right away.  Don't be scared to ask.  Postpartum depression is common and there is help.

Question 10

what are the risks of untreated postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

Oftentimes severe: Without treatment, the worst case scenario -- harm to either self or the baby, or both; inability to function, post-partum psychosis, with delusion, and/or hallucination. It's better to get treated right away for your own and baby's sake.

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