Are Sadness And Irritability After Pregnancy Indicative Of Depression?
It seems depression but it is more psychological rather than biological
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that there is depression but it is more psychological and not biological. I mean to say that there are symptoms of depression but they are situational rather than the true depression.
If I answer as per your question I would like to state that it is not normal but still it does not require any form of medication. Here the most important thing is stress management and optimistic attitude. I understand it is difficult time for you as sometime we are faced with such problems but having optimistic attitude pays at such times.
I also like to acknowledge that if the problem persists or there is little social support medication can be considered as form of treatment.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
First of all I like to make it clear that there is no short cut route for cutting down stress, anxiety and depression.
However I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress leading to reduction of depression.
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1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits( One preferable citrus fruit). proper diet does miracles and rejuvenates.
Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets
2. Ensure adequate water intake: Recommended intake of water is 2 to 3 litre a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in causation of symptoms.
3. Early morning Exercise: gentle walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful. Walking is the best exercise, it also promotes release of Endorphins( naturally occurring pain killers released in brain) which causes mood elevation and generalised feeling of well being and happiness.
4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine : If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water. It is very much refreshing.
5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. have a good breakfast.
6. Spend time with your family and friends.
7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning.
Close your eyes and rotate the eye balls for couple of minutes
8. Avoid late night socialization
9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time
10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing
11. Meditation and Yoga
12. Most importantly having positive attitude about every possible thing helps.
Wishing you a very happy and healthy life
Thanks again.