What is Post Partum Depression
Postpartum depression (also postnatal depression) is a form of major depression which can affect women, and less frequently men, after childbirth. It is widely considered to be tre...
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I am new to this so I will let you know my situation. I have 2 boys, one is 7 and 1 is 9 months. My husband helps out and I live close to family so that part is pretty good. However, I am not myself at all since my son has been born. We have bonded and he is a really good baby no colic or any other medical problems. But I am stresses all the time, I dont want to go any where with the kids cause I am afraid I will get overwhelmed with them and panic. I usually am a very strong independent person and I am not use to not being able to do what ever I want. I scream at my poor husband cause I feel like he doesn't help me enough even though he helps just like he always has. I have a short fuse for alot of noise like the tv or radio being on and then people talking at the same time, I can't be in crowd cause it stresses me out too . I have little panic attacks and I sometimes cry but only after I have blown up at my husband. I don't want to do that to him or anyone else. But it's like I only have patience enough for my youngest son and a little for my oldest and none for anyone else. I took lexapro and it didnt help like I thought it should and now I have been on Cymbalta 30 mg but it doesnt work at all. Any ideas for a differnt med. or something I can that helped you like walks, etc. I will try anything to start feeling like myself again.
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I think getting out is the best tool for depression forcing yourself to be around happy go lucky people was the best thing I could of done for my kids-
I never have taken meds for my depression- I do go on about 3 play dates a week- If I want to go or not also parks and childrens museums or even go to the mall and look around vs. shop etc.... I found the happiness that I see in my kids helps me cope with day to day life... As I do still have my really bad days but keeping your self cooped up inside doesn't do much for you or your kiddos... Hope I was alittle help Hugs, Michelle 
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The best natural antidepressants are those that were proven to relieve depression in clinical studies. Only a handful of the dozens of amino acids, herbs, and nutrients claimed to cure depression. I have read on http://www.projectweightloss.com that anxiety can be treated using relaxation techniques and exercise. Also it helps talking to other people in support groups. Various types of relaxation therapy are available: Thai Chi, yoga, or other helpful exercises. This should be discussed with a doctor first. Also,sugar has side-effects too: it can contribute to hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, crankiness in children, and concentration difficulties.
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