Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Was told i may have postnatal depression. what can i try first besides antidepressants?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Psychotherapy: Please consider seeing a psychologist or other therapist for psychotherapy. It can have excellent results in all kinds of depression, including post-partum. If sessions don't seem to help within a reasonable time, then you can consider antidepressant therapy -- a psychiatrist can help you with that. Make sure you're taking at least 1-2 g/day of epa in fish oil, too. Getting enough sleep, etc.
Answered 4/27/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have history of depression and alcohol over use, My primar MD gave mi antidepressant Sertraline, 50 mg , told me I can have a few drinks per week.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm on antidepressants but they make me more depressed. Should i try something else?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What's the best 'first time' mild antidepressant for someone who's been depressed for over 4 years? How much mg day is recommended for 110lbs person?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If told am clinically depressed but don't want to take antidepressants, is there something else I can do to increase dopamine & serotonin ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What do you do when childhood memories trigger depression all the time even on antidepressants?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What should I do to postnatal depression without the use of antidepressants?
Could a doctor on here prescribe an antidepressant? I've been dealing with depression lately and am willing to try an antidepressant.
I've been on antidepressants for 3 years. Today I was told I might have hypothyroidism, which causes depression. How is the treatment in this case?
I have a histamime intolerance! I take Remoron for antidepressant, but would like to try a uplifting one because depression is not any better. Thanks ?
Since i'm allergic to Effexor (venlafaxine) xr. My psychiatrist told me to stop until i see him in 3 days. What are good antidepressants for anxiety/depression?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
