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A member asked:

Im suffering from severe postpartum depression. i feel like i do not want my 4 wk old baby. i have been placed on meds. should i seek counselling?

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Certainly: The situation is one where meds alone are unlikely to help you gain the skill set needed to deal with these issues. A therapist can help train you in this process while the meds may eventually kick in & give you more relief than you have now. Your regular doc should know someone in the area that can help.

Dr Kwok and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/16/2019

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