When I found out that I was pregnant, I made three phone calls. The first was to my husband at work, the second was to my parents and the third was to my psychopharmacologist (a doctor who specializes in psychiatric medication).
My pregnancy was planned, so my doctor and I had already talked about what my options were in terms of antidepressant treatment. Even though I suffer from severe depression, I decided to taper off my medication once I became pregnant. I figured I'd just cross my...
Far from being a time of relaxed contentment, pregnancy can be the first time that some women ever experience depression. The emotional... Read more »
I've been taking antidepressant medication for almost twenty years solid, with the exception of the period when I was switching... Read more »
Although there is limited evidence from research studies to guide the treatment of women with depression during pregnancy or lactation,... Read more »
Hi everybody I am going to talk about some of my personal experiences living in places which added to my depression. The search for a... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 6 weeks postpartum Size of the Baby: Nearly 11 pounds Biggest Obstacle: Settling into a sleep schedule I've... Read more »
Having a baby can be a joyous celebration. But what happens when the happiness and joy you were expecting to feel is replaced with feelings of... Read more »
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Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Treatment In general, treatments for depression include: ... Read more »
____________ ResourcesDepression is difficult enough, but for pregnant women, it can present additional problems. Most antidepressant medications... Read more »
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Depression is a treatable illness, with many therapeutic options available including psychotherapy, antidepressants, or both. In general, the... Read more »
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Other TreatmentsElectroconvulsive TherapyElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is commonly called shock treatment. It has received bad press, in part for... Read more »
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