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How To Treat Depression Post Child Birth?

i m a mother of a 14 months old daughter. I m still breastfeeding her. But I feel very deprresed all the time. I really dont know the reason. I got my period after 2 months of my delivery nd they are regular. Sometime i want to kill myself. pls help me.
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Depression post delivery is called postpartum depression. The symptoms usually begin with in 4 weeks of delivery. In majority of females symptoms like mild anxiety about motherhood, fear, mild suspiciousness etc are seen. Symptoms usually go with proper reassurance and with proper warm family support. In some severe cases symptoms like paranoid ideas against child, crying spells, suicidal ideation etc are seen. Symptoms can persist for long times and can aggravate risk of depression in future.

As you have symptoms like killing yourself. As per my opinion consult a Psychiatrist for treatment. Antidepressants like SSRIs, SNRIs etc are commonly used in depression. Low dose fluoxetine is safe to use even if you are breastfeeding a child.

Thanks, hope this helps you.
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How To Treat Depression Post Child Birth?

Hello Welcome to HCM Depression post delivery is called postpartum depression. The symptoms usually begin with in 4 weeks of delivery. In majority of females symptoms like mild anxiety about motherhood, fear, mild suspiciousness etc are seen. Symptoms usually go with proper reassurance and with proper warm family support. In some severe cases symptoms like paranoid ideas against child, crying spells, suicidal ideation etc are seen. Symptoms can persist for long times and can aggravate risk of depression in future. As you have symptoms like killing yourself. As per my opinion consult a Psychiatrist for treatment. Antidepressants like SSRIs, SNRIs etc are commonly used in depression. Low dose fluoxetine is safe to use even if you are breastfeeding a child. Thanks, hope this helps you.