Postpartum Depression

... ; however, MAO inhibitors also have an affect on another chemical called epinephrine. SSRIs only affect the chemical serotonin (197). Clinical research done on how well different antidepressants treat postpartum depression concludes that about fifty percent of women react better to SSRIs (196). The antidepressant that is superlative, as far as chemical treatment, is SSRIs. The way in which ... is superior for their particular situation. Natural therapy methods, for example self-nurturing and psychotherapy, and biological methods are ways of solving postpartum depression. Postpartum depre...

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... disorders are a complicated set of behavioral and emotional problems that afflict up to eighty percent of new mothers. This form of depression is termed the " baby blues", but if depression progresses beyond two weeks it is considered postpartum depression. If depression persists it can escalate to dangerous levels, influencing some women to experience psychosis and in rare and tragic cases, to kill their ... almost always go away in a few days, but about ten percent of new mothers have a greater problem called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression lasts longer and is more inten...

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... Yates served time she was eventually committed to a mental hospital. Mrs. Young's case did not specifically use the catchall phrase that is postpartum depression or mood disorder but we can see how that played a major factor in why she did what she did. Thanks to the similar case ... of Andrea Yates we can get a clear understanding of how it can affect a mother. The American Psychological Association (2007) defines postpartum depression as a serious mental health problem that is characterized by a prolonged period of emotional disturbance, occurring at a time of major life change and in...

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... this very thing, she found solace through writing yet was not always able to do so due to her condition. She suffered from a "Temporary nervous depression ", in other terms Postpartum Depression. Typically someone who is in a state of depression should go out and change scenery, keeping the mind occupied. Consequently, being trapped with that amount of weight on your shoulders with no outlet will ... ones nerves when afflicted with this emotional weight, but because she was not able to do it often the baggage accumulated. Furthermore, the narrator continues to exhibit more signs of post...

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... Disorders in America. (2001, January 1). In "The Yellow Wallpaper" the woman is "diagnosed" with having stress and anxiety when in reality she has postpartum depression disorder - or so we can assume, it could truly be any form of depression. Misdiagnosing is all too common for people with a mental disorder, as is not even being diagnosed or treated at all. There are no truly ... be her nerves, or anxiety, and while this was part of her disease it was only a very small part, as postpartum depression disorder is now known to be a mix of anxiety disorders, mainly abandonment phobias and g...

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... do not go away and when a woman's ability to function is affected, a woman may be diagnosed with postpartum depression. Postpartum depression can be treated with medication and counseling. If a woman does not seek treatment, symptoms may worsen and the depression may last for as long as one year. Postpartum depression involves many symptoms. Some of the symptoms that one may experience with this disorder include feelings of ... the baby, feelings of worthlessness and guilt, and the fear of hurting the baby or oneself. Women of all ages, economic statuses, and ethnic backgrounds are at ri...

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... inability to cope due to fear of being viewed as week, or neurotic. In recent years however much attention has been given to a more serious condition known as postpartum depression. This paper will define postpartum depression, the pathology and origins of the disorder, as well as presenting symptoms and the criteria used for diagnosis. It will identify those at risk, and finally discuss ... current treatment, nursing management, and prevention. More severe and longer lasting than what is typical for the baby blues, postpartum depression (or PPD) is a period of depression that begins aft...

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... as 20 percent of all women who give birth may develop a mild to moderate depressive disorder. Typical signs and symptoms of postpartum depression are mood swings, despondency, feelings of inadequacy, and feeling unable to cope with the recent life changes. Depression of this kind may last anywhere from 2 months to one year. The risk is increased by high levels of anxiety or ... adjustment and by negative attitudes toward child rearing. The occurrence of stressful life events before birth is also a major factor in post-partum depression. Psychologists and medical doctors are still studyi...

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... are twice as likely to be diagnosed than men. One in four women will experience major depression in the span of their life. A major reason for this increased level in females is due to giving birth. During the postpartum period, many women experience a mild form of depression. On top of these feelings they are also having issues with feeling guilty because of the ... depression when they should be ecstatic to welcome their bundle of joy ("Depression," 2006). In the most severe form of postpartum depression, the child-mother relationship can be affected and even put the infant or mother'...

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