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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 |
By Mike Shery
 The normal baby blues can happen in the days right after childbirth and normally disappear within a few days to a week. As a new mother, you can routinely have mood swings, sadness, crying spells, loss of appetite, sleeping problems or feel irritable, restless, anxious and lonely.
Usually, these symptoms are not severe and treatment is not needed. However, there are things you can do to feel better. Nap when the baby does. Ask for help from your spouse, family members and friends. Join a support group of new moms or talk with other moms.
Postpartum depression is not normal, however and can happen anytime within the first year after childbirth. You may have a number of symptoms such as extreme sadness, lack of energy, trouble concentrating, a lot of anxiety and feelings of guilt and worthlessness.
The difference between postpartum depression and the normal baby blues is that postpartum depression will often significantly impair your well-being and keep you from functioning well for longer periods of time. Postpartum depression needs to be treated by a psychologist or physician. Also, |
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 |
By Ben Needles
 Treatment options for unipolar depression are many. Your doctor may use a combination of treatments in accordance with your emotional and physical condition. The most common treatment option includes a combination of psychotherapy sessions and antidepressant medications.
If the case is severe, doctors could advise immediate hospitalization. This could be to prevent any mishaps if the patient might prove to be a threat to themselves. In some cases, it could be a partial hospitalization session where they sleep at home at night and spend the entire day in a psychiatric hospital. Doctors may suggest this treatment option for children and adolescents.
1. Psychotherapy
In isolation, this therapy is an effective treatment for mild to moderate forms of depression. Doctors normally recommend it as the first course of treatment for unipolar depression. These sessions could be for you alone or with your spouse and other family members. The sessions help to identify the root cause for your depression and addresses it by focusing on essential behavior patterns and control of emotions. Psychotherapy sessions consist of talking therapy sessions, |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 June 2008 )
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