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Q: Treatment for postpartum depression?
I am six months post partum and I am wondering if Family Planning medicaid covers treatment for postpartum depression? I know they cover things like counseling (at least in my state), birth control and yearly exams…and does anyone know of a site where I can get a list of what drugs are covered under the Family Planning Medicaid? Thanks.

A: Hi, I found this wonderful online resource where they have a whole lot of information on postpartum depression. Refer http://www.substanceabuse.com/postpartum-depression.php?utm_source=YahooAnswers&utm_medium=pv&utm_campaign=postpartumdepression . Check them out and see if it helps. Take care!

Q: What are common treatments for postpartum depression?
Since my wife just miscarried a week and a half ago, I know that it is too soon to say it’s postpartum depression, but I thought maybe if I could get her treatment like antidepressants it might help bring her beautiful smile back. I know I sound selfish, but I have been walking on egg shells since this happened. She’s not that same vibrant woman I married. I truly miss her. That’s why I’m asking so many questions.

A: More than likely she just needs time. It’s only been a week and a half, not very long at all. Losing the baby is a major blow to her and she’s having a rough time right now. Give her some extra TLC, you sound like you care very much about her. Let her know you are there for her, she needs you. Also, Camomile tea, although it tastes terrible, is good for calming nerves. But if you feel she is suicidal, or majorly out of character, talk to your doctor. Antidepressants can help, but they are just bandaids. They do not work miracles. She probably just needs time to grieve and that’s ok. It’s perfectly normal after a miscarriage. And it’s not too soon to say it’s postpartum depression, it starts right after a miscarriage for some women. When I had my son, I had major postpartum depression three days later. As my mother would tell me when things were going wrong, “this too shall pass”. And she was right.

Q: Postpartum Depression?
What’s the difference between regular depression and post-partum (besides obviously that PPD is after you have a baby)? I’ve suffered from depression since my early teens, never used medication as treatment, and never considered myself “cured” but consider the good times to be times when my depression is in “remission” kinda like cancer. Anyway, I just had a baby boy a little over a month ago, and I’m definately experiecing more than “the baby blues.” I already plan to talk to my doctor about this at my appointment next tuesday, but I want to know–how would I know (or the doctor know) whether it’s PostPartum Depression or my regular depression back? What’s the real difference?

Thank you.

A: PPD is brought on by a hormonal imbalance, whereas the more common depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain.

My late wife suffered from PPD, which was treatable and eventually passed as her hormones came back into balance.

Q: postpartum depression?
my baby is almost 4 months and i’m starting to have really strange thoughts and feeling down. could this be postpartum depression 4 months after birth? are their any treatment meds i can take while breastfeeding

A: Absolutely it sounds like PPD. Talk to your OB/GYM this week and tell her what’s going on. Also describe specifically the “strange thoughts” you’re having.

I don’t know what they prescribe for breastfeeding Moms, but I do know that just getting outside for regular walks in the sun can help a lot. So can simply talking to other PPD moms.

Good luck hon, and please don’t just ignore this. Your baby need a healthy, happy momma.

Q: Worried about treatment for postpartum depression?
I had my first child 6 weeks ago, and I’m pretty positive that I have PPD (judging by my symptoms and my high risk factor). I called my dr’s office to tell them this not knowing what to expect and all they did was give me the number to a psychologist. I’ve had bad past experiences with anti-depressants so I really don’t want to be medicated, and I’m not ready to hand my baby over to anyone so I can go to counseling sessions. I’m not sure what to do. Are there alternative therapies for PPD? I’m tired of feeling like this and I don’t want to get any worse. I want to enjoy my daughter’s company, not be anxious all of the time.

A: I’m in the same boat as you:
symptoms of PPD and personal & family history put me at high risk so I called my OB/GYN

I told her about my bad experiences on anti-depressant mediciations
I told her that I didn’t want to go down that road again

I told her about my symptoms
she said the first big thing was to get some sleep

she put me on a sleeping pill for two nights while my husband stayed up and took the night shift with our son (Friday and Saturday night, since my husband only works Monday through Friday)
then on Monday morning I had an appointment with a therapist, I took my son to the appointment, my therapist has no problems with that

I continue to take my son to my therapy appointments and I’m still not on anti-depressants-
if therapy is enough then there is no need for meds
but therapy can only help as much as you put the work into it, no effort equals no help
hard work equals results

Q: Postpartum depression???
I had my baby nov 24th and I still have post partum depression its not as bad as in the begining but its still there and plus not getting enough sleep doesn’t help :( When does it usually go away? If I get an apointment with my dr. what treatment do they use?

A: It depends. Some goes away on it’s own by 6 weeks, others need medication.
Just stay in tuned to your body! If you don’t start to feel better, ask a Doctor about medication.
Nobody will know your body and emotions like yourself.
good luck! God bless!

Q: What was your Postpartum Depression recovery time?
I think I have ppd, I am going for an official diagnosis appointment tomorrow. But I am wondering how long does it usually last. I am a little over 4 weeks postpartum. They said the sooner you start treatment the less time it takes. Just wondering what everyone else experienced.

A: It is good that you are getting help. I was very depressed after my first child was born, and I didn’t get help. I was miserable for over a year. Once you get treatment, you should start feeling better almost immediately.

Good luck, and congrats on the little one.

If you need someone to talk to, email me through my profile!

Q: I have question about Postpartum depression curing time.?
I am currently taking Fluoxamine 200mg and Serta 25mg for treatment of Post partum depression. I am feeling better but the negative thoughts keep creeping up once in a while leaving me disturbed. What is the average cure time for this disorder? When to stop or reduce drug dosages?

A: Visit the following link & you will have all the informations you need, also you can see the Treatment section for knowing the times.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postpartum_depression

Wish you the best,
Good luck.

Q: Moms who had postpartum depression – did u have another kid?
if u had pp depression with one, did u have another child ? did u have ppd with the second one? was it worse or better? did u seek treatment? how was it for you?

A: Yes I had very severe post partum depression after I had my son two years ago. I was in treatment for almost a year, but I went on to have another child. I do have have PPD this time around as well (at least I’m pretty sure I do) but I am recognizing it and will be dealing with it. A lot of it has been my last two years of life: Have a baby, husband deploys (he was in the Army), get pregnant, lose the baby, husband comes home from Iraq and leaves the Army, we moved to Texas, found out I was pregnant again, husband lost his job last December (found one this last February), and had another baby in May. Lots to deal with in a two year span!!

Point being, you can beat PPD and you can go on to have more kids and lead a happy life.

Q: Is this postpartum depression?
I am now a little over 4 months postpartum. After I stopped breastfeeding my daughter a little over a month ago, I started having horrible mood swings. I feel tired so much. Sometimes I’m angry, then sometimes I’m sad, and other times I feel great! I feel so unmotivated to do anything except take care of my daughter. It feels like such an event sometimes just getting normal everyday household things done. I get bothered by such insignificant things. Would this be considered postpartum depression? I never have thoughts of harming my daughter or myself, it’s just that my mood has been very up and down (mostly down). Also, my hair has been falling out like crazy! This has been making me even more upset! If it is PPD, what treatments are there for this? How long does it typically take to go away? I have an appointment with my family doc tomorrow and want to be better prepared.

A: It could be PPD. Be careful speaking to your physician about it. Many physicians do not know much about it. I’ve seen several physicians about it, and I’ve gotten several, “yup, that sounds like postpartum depression to me. He he.” And then nothing was ever done about it. What good is just a diagnosis, right?

First things first. Give yourself a break. Leterally and figuratively. You have a new baby in the house, and the house will not be perfectly clean. When you feel more motivated, put your baby in the sling (or let her ride in the laundry basket on top of the laundry) and get a task or two done. Don’t try to tackle the entire house at once! (I should really take my own advice here.) Pick one task (picking up the living room). Do it properly. When it’s finished, choose another task (run the vasuum in the living room). One, two or three things, and you’re done for the time being.

I used to say that I had a contract. My contract included one shower a day, privacy while getting dressed and using the toilet, One peaceful meal with no one in my lap every day, and two cups of coffee and breakfast every morning. The children also have certain demands in their contracts, like rocking and singing before bedtime, story time, etc.

Those things helped me maintain sanity for a long time (until my husband came back, *roll eyes and smile*). Your hair will come back, I promise. After each child, I had the hairline of a middle-aged man, but it came back twice and now my hair has such nice texture compared to pre-baby!

Don’t let your doctor blow you off, and do try non-drug treatments like exercise, counseling, eating very healthy, cutting out caffeine and alcohol, etc. I found that I still need 100 mg of Zoloft every day, but the other stuff I tried did help a lot.

Here are some books that helped me a lot:

This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Kleiman and Raskin

The Feeling Good Handbook by David Brown

Mothering The New Mother (author?) This one just explains that we as humans are meant to be surrounded by our family when we have our babies. We are meant to pool our resources, have breastfeeding help, share cooking responsibilities and be codependent on each other. Knowing that helped me a lot.

Q: Women with/had postpartum depression?
I have postpartum depression and postpartum thyroiditis (an autoimmune thyroid condition that occurs after pregnancy and usually eventually goes away)…so I’m hit from two sides on the low mood part. I’m in treatment for both…but as anyone who has had depression knows it doesn’t get better overnight. My son is almost 4 months old and I feel so awful. I am a stay at home mother – and my husband is so helpful when he’s home – but I’m alone most of the day. I want to be the best I can do my son but I always feel like I’m going to crumble. I just want to go into a room by myself and not deal with anything. How did you make it through the depression?
I should add…I have bipolar and I’ve been through depression many many times…but now with a child I feel so bad feeling bad. I want to be a happy cheery mommy….and while I’m trying to do that I ache so bad inside.
Ditya7 ! – I gave you thumbs up because I’m sorry you have to deal with all of that. And you know what…I have many of life’s issues to deal with as well…my hateful mother-in-law lives next door. BUT I have two medical conditions that cause my mood to be terrible AND then have some bad situations to deal with on top of all of it. Depression is an illness like any other – with an organic origin…you’d never tell a woman to “just not succum to breast cancer”.

A: It’s such a tough place to be in. You’re very fortunate that you have a supportive hubby and you’re seeking help. Even though you’re a stay at home mom, some moms find it very beneficial to find a “mom’s morning out” group or babysitter once a week or so. It’s gives you a little time to relax and mellow out. You could take a nap, get your nails done, do some laundry, watch trash tv, whatever. Or join a group like Gymboree or Kindermusik and meet other moms. The meds will help. Know that you’re not alone.

Q: Postpartum Depression and Relationship?
Ok, so i had my baby almost 3 weeks ago and i just found out that i’m experiencing postpartum depression. I already have set up appointments to find some type of treatment, but my problem is that my spouse doesn’t understand what i’m going through AT ALL. He just thinks that I don’t really love my baby and i’m going to end up harming her, which has never came into my mind. But I’ve been getting angry and lashing out at him on a daily basis and done a couple other things out of the norm like tell him i wanted to give her up for adoption and wanting to just leave her with him. I feel bad for having these things come out my mouth because I didnt mean them, but I don’t know why I would even talk like that. I’m going to be getting help, but I dont know what to so about our relationship…he almost left me last night and he just doesn’t understand what I’m going through and I dont know how to make him see that it’s not my fault and I love my daughter. Does anyone now what I can do to make him sympathize with me in some way??

A: I had my son 8 months ago and i went thru the same problem u are going thru, i’m sorry. i tried everything to get my boyfriend to understand, including reading material and visiting our ob/gyn. i’m sorry to say that he was a little clueless as to what 2 was happening with hormones going back to ‘normal’ in one swoop after being ‘off’ for 10 months.

what helped me the most was taking time out for myself. whether it be 5min or 1hr. just to get out alone for a short walk or run errands was a great relief.

it does get easier, i promise.

Q: still having postpartum depression?
I have been dealing with ppd for 2 months. I am seeing a doctor and am on medication. I have had way more bad days than good. I want to feel good again and am getting discouraged. did anyone else suffer this long with treatment? I know i am putting a time limit on this but i feel like i am the only one who would take this long to feel better. Some days i feel back to square 1.

A: Yes.
I have days like those.
I also have depression. I had it for two months and there are still days where I just break down crying for about 1 hour.
I don’t think it ever goes away…but I could be wrong. Just try to find things you enojoy. Friends, music, or any hobbies. I hope you feel better :)

O and I am also on Prozac. 10 Miligrams(1 pill)

Q: Postpartum depression, severity based on number of pregnancies?
I have had depression after each of my 6 pregnancies. They have become increasingly more severe each time, leading to a diagnosis of psychosis instead of depression after my last child was born. I recently had a ruptured ectopic pregnancy removed and it seems like the depression and related effects are heightened again this time around. This pregnancy was very short, lasted only 7.5 weeks, yet my symptoms are through the roof and came on much faster than before.

Obviously I am seeking medical and psychological treatment.

Has anyone else experienced an increase in the severity of PPD symptoms with each pregnancy or birth?

A: It is a possibility but this one may be more that it was a lost baby. It sounds like it is possible with the added stress of more than one child.

Q: Natural post-partum depression treatments while breastfeeding? Plus, iron supplementation?
I believe I may be dealing with a bit of postpartum depression and am looking for some natural treatments that are safe while breastfeeding.
A few things I seem to recall hearing about are Red Raspberry Leaf and Evening Primrose Oil.
Also, I struggle with anemia and, on top of the iron in my prenatals, I take Floradix Floravital Iron+Herbs. I seem to recall hearing that iron supplementation and red raspberry leaf are not to mix, but do not recall why or even know if it is true.

Can anyone shed any light on this for me or offer advice?

A: Exercise is a great way to fend off mild depression. There are also certain foods that are said to help. Here is a website: http://www.healingfoodreference.com/depression.html

I starred because some of my contacts may be able to shed some light.

* I do not know about the iron supplement. Sorry.

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