Jan 18 2009
Post partum depression.
This depression strikes any woman who has given birth.Such women feel very depressed about themselves, are irritable, sore, and not interested in the day-to-day activities, they usually perform without any problem.You begin to feel at a total loss of yourself, feel like being alone all the time, and dont even want your baby near you.The spouse should be aware of this condition, and such people should seek medical help as soon as possible.Your doctor is the one person who can unserstand your problem, so be open with him, and let him know what you are going through. A support system is very important, like a group of friends, or an online community or something, that can help you talk your heart out to like-minded people, it definitely makes a difference.Certain medications prescribed for post-partum depression are the drugs for other types of depression.The most important fact to know, is that the you are not alone, and that you need help, so face the problem bravely.
