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5 Tips to Reduce Holiday Depression
5 Tips to Reduce Holiday DepressionWhile war and poor economic conditions begin to affect people all over the world, more and more people suffer with depression. The more we focus on news events and the business climate, the more we are depressed. ...
Major Depression and Manic-Depression - Any difference?
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What is Bipolar Depression?
Around 10% of all Americans suffer from some form of depression during their lives. If you did your research you'd find that almost all developed countries around the world suffer from similar statistics. Depression in general affects the way we behave ...
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Postpartum Depression is a type of depression that a mother experiences immediately after childbirth. It is more serious and lasts longer than 'baby blues'.
Postpartum depression occurs in approximately 10 percent of childbearing women.
Postpartum depression often requires counseling and treatment. Postpartum depression can occur after any birth, not just the first.
Does every mother experience postpartum depression?
No.
Symptoms?
The most common symptoms are:
strong feelings of sadness,
anxiety or despair trouble coping with their daily tasks, withdrawal from family and friends, trouble sleeping Loss of sexual interest Severe mood swings
Treatment options?
Without treatment, postpartum depression may become worse or may last longer.
Why does Postpartum Depression occur?
It is unclear exactly why postpartum depression occurs. There are many factors that will determine whether a mother develops postpartum depression.
The most common factors:
Decreases in levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Fatigue after childbirth Feelings of doubt about the pregnancy Lack of support from others. What is the difference between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression?
The biggest difference is that Baby Blues goes away within a couple days of the childbirth.
Treatment Options?
Postpartum depression can be treated. The type of treatment depends on the severity of the condition. One of the most common treatments is attending a support group to talk with other women who are going through the same thing.
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Has depression become a cliché?InjuryBoard.comRecently, Cleveland, Ohio's medical writer for the Plain Dealer wrote “Depression: some experts think we might be over diagnosed and overmedicated.” Since 1 in 10 Americans takes an antidepressant, she wondered if people are actually sad or if they're ... |
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Depression, Obesity Linked in Older Women but Not Older MenFamily Practice News Digital NetworkThe odds of depression are significantly elevated for older, obese women and significantly decreased for older overweight men, a study of almost 8000 adults found. The results of the study also held in a longitudinal analysis of the same cohort 5 years ...and more » |
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