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Uncontrollable laughter/crying over very little for 5 mins about 2x a year under a lot of stress had baby 2 mth ago is it worth worrying about?

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Needs tratment: Yes it needs to be treated by a Psychiatrist.You may need therapy with and without drugs as there may be underlying depression.It can also be a sign of Pseudo Bulbar Affect but in that condition you will have these episodes more frequently than only two times a year.Discuss with your Doctor or Psychiatrist

Answered 4/14/2017

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