WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2000: Re: Post Pardum Depression

Re: Post Pardum Depression

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 16:54:29 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 20 Mar 2000, anonymous wrote: >
>I'm concerned about my mood swings lately. I have a history of major
>depression and have been on and off meds since I was about 16 for
>depression. I have taken meds about 6 different occasions and have
>taken about 10 different kinds of anti depresants. I had a baby about 4
>weeks ago and I'm not sure if it's hormones or what, but I've been
>really depressed, have had no appetite, crying a lot, and just in
>general feel like life isn't worth it anymore. (The same basic way I
>felt when I had a major depressive episode in the past). My question
>is, Will this go away after the hormone levels settle back down or
>should I go back on anti depressants?

See next answer.

>Also, because of my past history
>of depression does that make me more suceptible to post pardum
>depression than other women?

Absolutely. Previous history of depression is a set up for future post partum depression. This cannot be ignored and should be treated as soon as possible for you and the baby.

>Also, I am on Medicaid so I don't have insurance after my 6 week check
>up which will be in about 2-3 weeks. How would I pay for
>antidepressants if i needed to take them?

See if the Medicaid can be extended due to financial circumstances. Contact Social Services at the hospital you delivered to help you.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

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**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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