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Depression
I was diagnosed with post partum depression over a year ago when my son was about 6 months old.... I'm on medication to help me cope and generally doing ...
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- Hi S.....my heart goes out to you!!! At the risk of sounding like I am promoting my businesses I will try not to...I really could not help to see a couple of things t...
- Get on a different kind of antidepressant.The one your on is"nt working. Try CYMBALTA.Maybe it is not PPD anymore.
- I was also diagnosed with ppd a week ago. My daughter is 5 and a half mos. and I thought I was in the clear. The first six weeks after delivery all I could do was cry....
Depression and Anxiety
I don't know a lot about effexor or what type of medication it is but chronic depression stems from a chemical imbalance and an SSRI might be your best bet, ...
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- you could be suffering from Dysthemia which is chronic depression, it isn't fun i was diagnosed while pregnant with my last child. I'm currently not on meds but it's ...
- Hello B., I know exactly how you are feeling. I too suffered from post pardem depression after both children. I was even prepared for it with my second child and st...
- I too have had similar issues. I finally broke down to my doctor. After thinking I should be able to handle anything, I just couldnt take it anymore. My background is ...
Getting off Depression Med's for Pregnancy
One thing that you get to know is that any medication that you take will not affect the baby until you know ... "Anti-depression & Anti-anxiety Medications" ...
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- I know my friend was on prozac during her pregnancy because her doctor felt that her emotional well-being far outweighed any affect the medication would have on the ba...
- Could you try Prozac for during your pregnancy? I took Prozac through both my pregnancies and my kids are "normal." Prozac is the oldest (over 30 years) and most studi...
- I have a friend that took Lexapro through her pregnancy. Her dr. weaned her off of it the last month. Everything was perfectly fine! I wasn't on Lexapro during my preg...
Dealing with Depression While Pregnant
I also suffer from depression. I just had my third child and could not go with out medication this pregnacy. I went on Zoloft 3 months into my pregnancy and ...
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- Hi, Just wanted to write to let you know that there are a ton of options out there for dealing with depression naturally. I think a lot of people tend to get "down" a...
- Hi there, I sympathize with your predicament. HAve you ever tried acupuncture? If you have questions or need to find someone in your area let me know. M.
- Please check out Tahitian Noni Juice at www.tni.com/1049768 and www.noniforhealth.com. It will change your life forever! It can also be found in the Physician's Desk R...
Struggling with Anxiety and Depression
She has severe bipolar disorder along with anxiety and depression and she said these tapes have really helped her along with her medication. Good luck! ...
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- Many people are pleased with Bach's Rescue Remedy for anxiety. Worth a try. A book that helped me out was The Miracle of Mind Power by Dan Custer...and I also believ...
- It is so funny that you mentioned this because I was at a class at church the other day and the lady sitting next to me mentioned that she used them! She has severe b...
- My husband got the tapes at a very stressful time in his life and I being the happy go lucky person in our marriage said I would help him. I started the program with h...
Depression or Just Moody ?
I'm the author of Postpartum Depression For Dummies, and your question is an excellent one! ... Postpartum Depression · depression medication ...
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- I felt like this when it seemed like all of the responsibilities of the family (shopping, cleaning, caring for DD...) were mine. When I went back to work and DH did m...
- Hi.. I agree with the first response.. Go to the doctor and talk to him about bipolar and manic depression. My sister was diagnosed with bipolar 4 years ago. She was...
- Hi D., I'm the author of Postpartum Depression For Dummies, and your question is an excellent one! Many moms wonder if their ups and downs are normal or if they've...
Postpartum Depression After 1 Year of Giving Birth?
Read all 6 responses: "Has anyone ever experienced postpartum depression ... I was on medication once in my 20s and they do help if you need them. dont be ...
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- Hello D W, Have you considered Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to help you to restore the balance to your body? I have treated women who have experienced Postpartu...
- D, I truly understand how you are feeling as a MAMA myself. Experiencing the BABY BLUES is downright depressing and so overwhelming, especially when you want to be the...
- I had that happen too. Probably a little sooner than the 1 yr mark I was for sure in a slump. But it took me close to another 2 yrs before I realized what was going on...
Need Advice on Living with a Husband Battling Depression
Most of the people I know are on some kind of anxiety/depression medication. It might take a bit to find the medication that works best for him but I think ...
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- I am so sorry you are dealing with this. I know how hard it is and don't really have any answers. After my husband and I were together for about 10 years he started ...
- My heart went out to you as I read your request. I agree with the other respondant that you should definitely put out some deadlines for your husband. It had to have b...
- Well, an MD and a therapist have totally different approaches. I am all for meds for stabilizing the situation, however, the underlying issues need to be dealt with,...
Treating Depression Without Medication?
Read all 9 responses: "Has anyone had success treating/managing their depression without medication? I get the side effects of EVERYTHING. I found Sam-e to ...
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- Hi A., It sucks that you seem to get the side effects of traditional medications. I am too lazy to do the natural thing :) I just take my 'happy pill' every morn...
- I did the candida diet too! Eating a super super clean diet---like super clean and close to raw, drinking lots of water, is strangely miraculous and makes you feel pow...
- Hi A. - I used a vitamin product called "Nutri-Calm" by Nature's Sunshine sold to me by a lactation consultant. It was very effective, but she told me to double the d...
Thinking of Taking Medication for Post Pardom Depression - Need Advice
Read all 11 responses: "I will be having baby #2 in a couple months. After my first child, i was pretty depressed for a long time. A nurse suggested taking ...
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- I suffered from post pardom depression after my now 6 year old was born. My sister actually drug me to the doctor and they put me on meds. I did not believe in them. W...
- I also had problems with post partum depression with 2 out of three kids. I did try med. with the last one and it did wonders. I also recomend as much exercise as poss...
- Hi M.. I had PPD badly after my second child was born. I prefer natural methods when it comes to my health so, I took St. Johns Wort in liquid form (Suggested by my mi...
