| Depression is not something you can just ignore and | | | | Bipolar disorder.Postpartum depression affects women |
| hope it will go away on its own or think that you will | | | | who have recently given birth and it normally occurs |
| just "snap out it". Depression is a serious medical | | | | within the first months after delivery. This type of |
| condition and needs to be taken seriously. It is caused | | | | depression affects the mother's ability to bond with her |
| by chemical changes or imbalances in the brain | | | | newborn despite all the joy surrounding the birth of a |
| coupled with other different factors.Many people who | | | | new baby. It is extremely important that the new |
| are diagnosed with depression wonder how and why | | | | mother seeks medical attention if she experiences |
| it has happened to them, but the truth is that | | | | these symptoms. Postpartum depression can |
| depression can happen to anybody. Debilitating | | | | sometimes be confused with the "Baby Blues" which |
| depression can be triggered by many factors, but the | | | | normally occurs within the first few days after the birth |
| good news is that treatment is available to help you | | | | of the child but usually goes away |
| cope. These treatments will help stabilize the chemicals | | | | spontaneously.Bipolar disorder, also known as manic |
| in the brain and make sure all the vital messages to | | | | depressive disorder, affects millions of people every |
| the brain are sent and received correctly.Your first | | | | year. For sufferers life can have intense highs (mania) |
| step in the fight against depression is to understand | | | | and crippling lows (depression). Patients suffering from |
| how it affects you, its causes and the treatment | | | | bipolar disorder describe life as being one giant |
| options available to you. Learn about the different | | | | emotional roller coaster. The good news here is that |
| types of medications, psychotherapy or "talk therapy" | | | | there are treatments that help control these intense |
| and other treatments.Major depression can severely | | | | mood swings.Even though there is no known cure, |
| disrupt your life, affecting your relationships, your sleep | | | | people with bipolar disorder can live normal lives with |
| pattern, appetite and even your daily work. Some of | | | | proper treatment and management. Patients must |
| the symptoms that help the doctor to make a | | | | manage their condition very carefully just like if they |
| diagnosis of depression are:- Feelings of sadness | | | | had another illness such as diabetes or heart disease. |
| - Losing interest in activities and hobbies you used to | | | | Building a strong support network can be extremely |
| enjoy | | | | helpful in treating bipolar disorder.Living with depression |
| - Low energy despite lack of activity | | | | may mean that you have try different types of |
| - Poor appetite | | | | medications over time until you find one that responds |
| - Difficulty sleeping or sleeping excessively | | | | or works best for you. Therapy and lifestyle changes |
| - Poor concentration and ability to make decisions | | | | may also be recommended to help elevate depression |
| - Feeling hopeless or not worthy | | | | symptoms.Change will not happen overnight, but with |
| - Suicidal thoughtsSymptoms of depression may also | | | | the right treatment, therapy and lifestyle changes, you |
| include severe mood disorders. Some mood disorders | | | | can keep depression from overshadowing your life. |
| include but not limited to postpartum disorder and | | | | |