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Suggest Treatment For Postpartum Depression

hi my name is Danielle and i am 28 yrs old i suffer from postpartum depression and every since i was a teen and i had an embarrising moment later and to this day when i think about it i blurt out all kinds of things and brings back the exact horrible feelings i made quite a few mistakes in my life and this has made it so very difficult to get over my mistakes so im often stuck in the past it is getting worst as i get older and the depression on top of it is disaster what would you reccemend i have been ashamed of this and afraid to get help ..but not any more i want something out of life and cannot take this holding me back PLEASE HELP!!
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. You have mentioned that you have post partum depression, but the depressive symptoms are present since teenage years. These symptoms started after some embarrassing moment and still the horrible feelings are persistent. The feelings of guilt are there. For these persistent symptoms in my opinion you should consult a psychiatrist. As the post partum depression harms both mother and baby so should be treated with proper attention.

Medicines like SSRIs especially Sertraline or Fluoxetine can be used. Sertraline is even a safe drug during breast feeding also. These drugs will help to reduce the unwanted thoughts about past incidents and will improve your mood. Please consult a psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist.
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Suggest Treatment For Postpartum Depression

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. You have mentioned that you have post partum depression, but the depressive symptoms are present since teenage years. These symptoms started after some embarrassing moment and still the horrible feelings are persistent. The feelings of guilt are there. For these persistent symptoms in my opinion you should consult a psychiatrist. As the post partum depression harms both mother and baby so should be treated with proper attention. Medicines like SSRIs especially Sertraline or Fluoxetine can be used. Sertraline is even a safe drug during breast feeding also. These drugs will help to reduce the unwanted thoughts about past incidents and will improve your mood. Please consult a psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist.