How Antidepressants Can Help Postpartum Depression Author:
February 8th, 2010
How Antidepressants Can Help Postpartum Depression Author: Irene Parks
Of course if you think about it objectively youre happy that youre baby came out beautifully, with ten fingers and ten toes, and youre so lucky that your husband is taking some of those night feeds, and that your mother is changing diapers, and that your baby isnt even screaming all that muchbutif everything is going so smoothly, why do you feel sosad?
Getting the baby blues is one thingevery new mom gets a little sad, due to anxiety, lack of sleep, and just a flood of overwhelming emotionsbut if youre feeling truly depressed and are unable to cope, then you probably have postpartum depression (PPD).
You may have postpartum depression if you experience:
Insomnia
Extreme fatigue
Severe mood swings
An inability or lack of desire to bond with your baby
Loss of appetite
A loss of interest in sex
Feelings of anger, guilt, or shame
Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
And an overwhelming feeling of depression, joylessness, and anxiety.
Heres another tip: If your baby blues dont go away within a few weeks after your babys arrival, then you should consider that a red flag. Baby blues last for a few weeks or a month; PPD is longer lasting and is less likely to go away without medical attention and antidepressants.
If you experience one or a few of the above symptoms, or if your baby blues seem to drag on forever and you just always feel sad, then you should speak with your doctor immediately about antidepressants. There are many choices out there, but few are recommended for nursing mothers. Your doctor will probably suggest that you buy Paxil. This is an FDA-approved anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication that will help calm nerves, take the edge off, help you relax and relieve tension, reduce panic, and most importantly, help you bond with your baby.
After all, youre a new mom with a precious bundle of joydont you want to enjoy your new addition to the family like you always imagined you would?
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How Antidepressants Can Help Postpartum Depression Author: Irene Parks
Of course if you think about it objectively youre happy that youre baby came out beautifully, with ten fingers and ten toes, and youre so lucky that your husband is taking some of those night feeds, and that your mother is changing diapers, and that your baby isnt even screaming all that muchbutif everything is going so smoothly, why do you feel sosad?
Getting the baby blues is one thingevery new mom gets a little sad, due to anxiety, lack of sleep, and just a flood of overwhelming emotionsbut if youre feeling truly depressed and are unable to cope, then you probably have postpartum depression (PPD).
You may have postpartum depression if you experience:
Insomnia
Extreme fatigue
Severe mood swings
An inability or lack of desire to bond with your baby
Loss of appetite
A loss of interest in sex
Feelings of anger, guilt, or shame
Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
And an overwhelming feeling of depression, joylessness, and anxiety.
Heres another tip: If your baby blues dont go away within a few weeks after your babys arrival, then you should consider that a red flag. Baby blues last for a few weeks or a month; PPD is longer lasting and is less likely to go away without medical attention and antidepressants.
If you experience one or a few of the above symptoms, or if your baby blues seem to drag on forever and you just always feel sad, then you should speak with your doctor immediately about antidepressants. There are many choices out there, but few are recommended for nursing mothers. Your doctor will probably suggest that you buy Paxil. This is an FDA-approved anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication that will help calm nerves, take the edge off, help you relax and relieve tension, reduce panic, and most importantly, help you bond with your baby.
After all, youre a new mom with a precious bundle of joydont you want to enjoy your new addition to the family like you always imagined you would?