Post Partum Depression?
79- hinckles koma
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Did anybody go through this and don't mind sharing. I went through this and i was not myself. How to beat it and what are the real symptoms? iam ready to talk, are you? Guess not.
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85- Cagsil
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Hello hinckles koma,
I saw your post in the unanswered category, and wanted to see what you said about it, relative to your headline.
I know, that might sound foolish, but it's the truth.
I know a lot of people who suffer from depression, all kinds. And, I am not a firm believer in the diagnosis.
Any form of depression is an imbalance in your mind. Your mind is an object that you can control. If you're unable to control your mind, then you have a weak will.
Your ability to cope with a situation is directly cause by your inability to believe in yourself, regardless of what made you depressed, to begin with.
Yes, your body is going to give you obstacles, only because your mind reacts negatively to things that stress or pressure your consciousness. Anything weighing on your consciousness is going to weigh on your body. If you LET it get the best of you, then you're forced to seek medical assistance, which at best- is only a band-aid, masking the real problem.
Your inability to control your mind.
Hopefully I didn't offend you, but it's the truth.
75- DIY Better Health
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Depression - post partum or for what ever reason is not something you can control by will power.
Feeling the blues may be!! Your thinking is pessimistic & you can't quite get your head around it. Mood drops & you feel depressed. I am talked depressed not depression here with this paragraph.
You have a chance of doing something with a low mood. Go for a walk, talk it out, gather your thoughts together & develop a strategy out of your problem or what ever it is that has upset you or made you feel this way!
Depression is so much more involved, excruciating & not something you can just do & make it all better.
Depression is a result of not the Mind only (thoughts creating feelings) But CHEMICALS - Brain chemicals are the problem here.
Totally Different - Totally overwhelming & crucial to reach out and get help early in the piece before the depression is overwhelming.
Our bodies, brain etc all function via electric impulses & chemical reactions.
After a various situations such as Massive Hormonal changes of pregnancy & birth or ongoing distressing circumstances / major health problems etc.
These chemicals may slowly change. Imagine a coffee machine. Put in $2.00 and get a white coffee, 2 sugars. or however you may prefer it.
When the coffee machine isn't configured correctly there is a communication breakdown.
It may add 6 scoops of coffee instead of 1 - it may add no sugar instead of 2 and it may forget the milk altogether.
You will not like it - It is not how you have your coffee & it is not what you ordered it is totally unfamiliar to your personal taste & it you may want to kick the machine because it wasted your money.
Your brain chemistry should be producing & transporting feel good chemicals regularly. When it isn't producing what it should be you do not feel as happy as usual. Life begins to get you down. Things that would normally give you enjoyment - minus the feel good chemicals man, they are not going to do much for you. We are chemically designed like it or not.
Hinknles if you are feeling something like I have described here. It may be a few simple adjustments to get you back on track.
Do not go it alone. Discuss it with loved ones, explain it to a doctor & then consider what options you may be presented with.
You will work through this - because you have reached out ready to share your feelings - Do not please ignore it!
Cagsil I get where you are coming from. In the first instance I stated where you can feel low & have the option of doing something about it. That is thought based / circumstance only not chemical mix gone mad.
I almost didn't survive a massive Depressive episode because i thought what you have expressed. Get it together, get on top of your thoughts, wake up, do something anything but fix it.
You can't!!! In most cases clinical/chemical depression won't respond to will power because the chemicals don't let it work.
Please be very careful that your words don't cause someone to give up when they are unable to will it right!! Not weak - Malfunctioning.
It is sooooo important that we share thoughts on subjects like this but please remember always that when you are speaking with someone about a severe depression - They are already on the verge of giving up. Don't help them Give Up!!!
I hope I haven't stepped on anyones toes but trust me the amount of times I have had others give advice on this subject that have not experienced more than period blues - would have killed me a thousand times should I not have reached out for help.
Act wisely, You will make it sweety. Look forward to hearing that you feel yourself again.
87- JennTellsAll
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I had a baby three months ago, this is my fifth child and I never thought I would have the baby blues. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to say something. There is the fear that in some way you have failed as a mother, wife etc.
I was so sad, I would hear my baby cry and I would cry as I was overwhelmed , and was questioning my bringing this child into the world. I have four boys and I wanted so badly a little girl yet I was sad when she was born.
I remember thinking I need to say something and I did , my doctor gave a prescription, I swallowed my pride and went forward and received the help. I am so grateful that I found the resources and strength to fight.
I too felt that I could not admit to this , as I am mother of five and I need to always have it together. I was wrong this is normal, and asking for help can be the most courageous thing one can do.There is an answer to Post Partum Depression and it is NOT will power - believe me. I had to go through the Mayo Clinic to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. Anyone suffering with Post Partum or Premenstrual Syndrome needs to know that it is hormonal. It is NOT in your head - it is an endocrine dysfunction that can throw you for a loop. Once the hormones get back in balance - you get your life back... those of you with these conditions know exactly what I mean. Here is a website of Women's International Pharmacy. It is a compounding pharmacy that uses natural (soy beans and yams) ingredients to produce progesterone that your body will accept and absorb. http://www.womensinternational.com/ I suggest you call and talk to a pharmacist at Women’s International about your situation. They have a list of physicians all over the U.S. who understand hormonal imbalance and the use of natural hormones. I used to teach classes with the assistance of Psychologists, Physicians, and Dieticians trying to get the word out. Thanks for the opportunity to help get the word out here.
91- prettydarkhorse
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I had given birth and I was really thanksful i never experience this post partum depression, but I am feeling for you all newly mother out there, just hang on and have proper diagnoses
