What is the best method of treatment for post-partem depression?

Answer 1

one realizing you have it is a big step talking about it and visiting with your doctor for a treatment together is best it is nothing to be embarassed about it is very common and there should be a lot of research online find a friend to get out with and laugh and have a little fun would help some and sharing this with a friend for support good luck

Answer 2

• Postpartum depression is more common that people realize and it is after a mother gives birth. There are constant hormonal changes in the new mother's body and some new mothers are lucky enough to be just fine while many new mothers slip into a depression. Postpartum depression can be sneaky at best and the new mother may feel she is just tired and lethargic from getting up through the night to feed the baby. However, postpartum depression can come at anytime with a new mother; shortly after the birth; months during the year or even a couple of years later if the depression is not caught by her family physician. Postpartum depression with the help of medications from the person's phyician can be get them over the hump and they are fine after that.

Answer 3

Exercise, good sleeping habits can help a new mother's emotional well-being. It's important for a woman to learn to recognize her own warning signs of fatigue, respond to them by taking a break.

Answer 4

Talk to your doctor about it and between you decide if it's severe enough to consider medication and/or talk therapy. It's nothing to be ashamed of - your hormones are all out of whack from being pregnant and many women don't readily adjust to being new moms. The worse thing you can do is keep it to yourself and just feel bad about it and yourself; you need to talk about the feelings and the sooner you do, the sooner you'll get help and start to get over it.

Answer 5

Several treatment options exist, including medication, psychotherapy , counseling, and group treatment and support strategies, depending on the woman's needs.