Depression Treatment Care

Question by mmo: Is there a way to deal with postpartum depression without taking meds?
I had my baby three weeks ago. He is my first baby. I was the happiest mom ever, even my doctors and friends were shocked that I wasn’t suffering from postpartum.

Everything has gone downhill. I’m sad and all my friends have noticed also.

My doctor is going to prescibe me anitdepressiant pills I don’t want to take those meds because I think they cause more harm than good. Is there anything I can do that will help me get over this without meds?

Best answer:

Answer by Angela M
If you go into medication therapy with that attitude, then no, they won’t work. Just try it for a couple of months, PLEEEZE? Talk therapy helps, but all it does is give you an outlet for your depression, it doesn’t cure it.

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Question by Smart @ss: How to handle manic depression without meds or therapy?
Is this a bad idea?
I haven’t found meds that work for me yet, and it’s getting very tiring I kinda gave up on them.
The meds DON’T make me feel better…or worse. I am like a zombie, with no feelings at all. This is why I have chosen not to take them.

Best answer:

Answer by Joanna
I think your doctor know best of this one. You may need medication. Why suffer if a tablet makes you feel better.

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I had my baby 4 months ago. I am suffering from postpartum depression. I have a family history of depression (my mother grandmas and two sisters are on Zoloft). My midwife’s office is closed right now or I would be calling them. I will call them later but was wondering what you think. Anti-depressants have a history of sucidal thoughts in teens and elderly. I am only 20 yrs. Am I too young to take meds for my depression?

I’m dealing with postpartum depression and I dont want to take meds, because the side effects on a lot of them seem worse than the symptoms I have now. What can I do to relieve this? I have family and friends nearby, but its hard for me to get over my anxeity in asking for help, as they say, “no one likes a downer.” What can help?

I have taken tylonal and other to over dose and nothing works what else is out there. I am 18 suffering from manic depression