Touched by Suicide by Michael F. Myers & Carla Fine

Author:Michael F. Myers & Carla Fine [Myers, Michael F. & Fine, Carla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2006-09-07T00:00:00+00:00

If any of these symptoms lasts most of the day, every day, for at least two weeks, immediate medical attention is recommended. Often, new mothers are embarrassed to ask for help because they are ashamed that they aren’t feeling the expected joys of motherhood. The good news is that postpartum depression is treatable, the sooner the better.

What happens after a diagnosis of postpartum depression? To begin, your doctor will conduct a very thorough examination and start treatment immediately. Antidepressant medication plus supportive counseling will be very effective. You can continue to breastfeed with most of the newer medications. Your physician will also want to interview your husband or partner: Explaining the disease of postpartum depression to people who support you will enable them to understand what you’re struggling with.

FOR IMMEDIATE HELP WITH POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Depression After Delivery (www.depressionafterdelivery.com) is a national support group that provides information and volunteer contacts for women with antepartum and postpartum disorders.

Postpartum Support International (www.postpartum.net) is a support group with international connections and postpartum resources for women and families. 1-805-967-7636

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