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Expertise
I can answer questions about symptoms, what you should do if you think you have Postpartum depression, and I can give you, references to websites to help you better understand it. I cannot diagnose you, I am not a doctor.
Experience in the area
I am a survivor of Postpartum depression, I was diagnosed with Postpartum depression, when my son was only two weeks old. I was told that the Postpartum depression I had was one of the worst cases. I was on Antidepressants, that saved me.
Education/Credentials
High school
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Recent Answers from Melissa
2012-02-23 postpartum deppression:
Hi there! First off I'm sorry that you feel over whelmed. What you are going through sounds more like Postpartum blues. However if you are concerned, you might want to talk to your doctor about it.
2011-11-02 worries of pregnant woman:
Hi there, If she thinks something is not right within her pregnancy she should speak with her doctor, explain to her doctor what is going on. If her doctor does not acknowledge what is going on, and
2011-10-11 worries of pregnant woman:
Hello! I believe that the worries you mentioned are pretty normal. Postpartum depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, it has nothing to do with worries. Now the disgusted feeling from the girl
2011-05-21 I miss my mom:
Hey hon, I am sorry that your mom left you guys. Why do mom's get depressed? Not all mom's do. I was depressed after having my son, I did not just up and leave him I got help for myself so I could be
2010-03-23 ppd:
Hello, I really can't tell you a diagnose, however it sounds like you could very well be going through depression, it may not be as sever as some PPD, however it can increase if untreated. My suggestion
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