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Suggest Remedy For Postpartum Depression And Nonstop Washing Hands

Hi. 7 mo ago I was diagnosed with postpartum depression. Long treatments with antypshychotics and antidepressants gave no results. My biggest problem-nonstop Hands washing because everything seems very greasy to me. I can t take care of the baby. feel likje dying. Any advise please?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,
This repeated hand washing problem suggest that you have OCD. For its treatment, antideprssants like sertraline are used but in higher doses than that for depression.
Please mention what doses of drugs you have been takibg? Or consult your treating doctor.
I think if you had only depression, antipsychotics were not required.
Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Postpartum Depression And Nonstop Washing Hands

Hello, This repeated hand washing problem suggest that you have OCD. For its treatment, antideprssants like sertraline are used but in higher doses than that for depression. Please mention what doses of drugs you have been takibg? Or consult your treating doctor. I think if you had only depression, antipsychotics were not required. Thanks.