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Suggest Treatment For Postnatal Depression

hello, i think i have got postnatal depression, my baby is 7 mths old. i cry all the time im moody, irritabe. i shout at my elddest child and husband over silly things that dont even matter. ive lost interest in myself and our sex life. im only happy when im with my boys. i cant sleep because im worryin about silly things then im tired. i feel so guilty, my marriage is at breaking point because im so miserable. what can i do, i need to do something before i lose my husband
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It is common in some females to develop post natal mood swings and depression also. The symptoms like crying spells, anger outbursts, shouting on family members, excessive worries etc are seen. Hormonal changes in pregnancy and psychological factors during delivery determine the outcome. As your married and sexual life is getting affected from such symptoms I would recommend you to consult a psychiatrist for treatment. Medicines like anti-depressants like SSRIs as fluoxetine, paroxetine etc can help you. Attend counselling sessions from a psychologist for quick recovery.

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Suggest Treatment For Postnatal Depression

Hello thanks for asking It is common in some females to develop post natal mood swings and depression also. The symptoms like crying spells, anger outbursts, shouting on family members, excessive worries etc are seen. Hormonal changes in pregnancy and psychological factors during delivery determine the outcome. As your married and sexual life is getting affected from such symptoms I would recommend you to consult a psychiatrist for treatment. Medicines like anti-depressants like SSRIs as fluoxetine, paroxetine etc can help you. Attend counselling sessions from a psychologist for quick recovery. Thanks, hope this helps you.