There are some things you need to avoid or be cautious of if you are suffering from perinatal mood or anxiety disorders. Read on below to know more about these dont’s:

Scary or creepy stuff

You tend to become suggestible if you have perinatal mood or are suffering from anxiety disorder. You tend to hear or see things that are disturbing, eventually you get convinced that these scary things relate directly to you. For instance, if you see a scary movie, it will get stuck in your mind and you find it hard to take it off your head, hence, endlessly terrorizing you.

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Depression runs in my family. Pretty much everyone has/had it, including me. I just found out that I’m pregnant again (which is wonderful!), but I’ve been feeling down about it ever since I found out. My first pregnancy, which was just several months ago, ended in a miscarriage. All I really want to do is sleep and sometimes cry. Plus, because my husband works late, I get so needy for him and I feel lonely when he’s gone. I’ve been going on with my life, though; I’ve been going to work, eating, etc. So I don’t if I should be concerned about prenatal or post par tum depression, or just shake it off because it’s hormones…What should I think?

In the past I have been prone to depression but I can’t imagine getting it after the baby is here. My husband and I are SO happy and excited about this baby! I won’t be sad about losing attention (as I’ve heard others say they were) because I actually don’t like all the attention being pregnant has brought, I’m just so excited about this baby! Do I still have a chance of getting PPD? I’m worried about getting it for some reason..

Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a type of anti-depressant medication and are typically prescribed for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders such as eating disorders and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Studies show that by elevating the levels serotonin, some symptoms of the disorders may be relieved. Low levels of serotonin are often found in men and women suffering from depression

Adverse Reactions

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Whatever the causes of depression, the condition can have serious detrimental effects on your life.  It is therefore important to find a good way to treat it. However, it’s important to be properly diagnosed before pursuing any treatment.

Many times psychiatrists and other professionals will readily prescribe medication, which can have serious side effects that have been well-documented.

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Feelings of sadness are normal, appropriate and even necessary during life’s setbacks or losses. Or you may feel blue or unhappy for short periods of time without reason or warning, which also is normal and ordinary. A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. People with a depressive illness cannot merely “pull themselves together” and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who suffer from depression.

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Amanda started a discussion in the pregnancy group about Depression during pregnancy . I thought this was a wonderful topic! Much has been covered about postpardem depression , but you don’t hear too much about depression during pregnancy …

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Some new research shows that antidepressant use during pregnancy may be linked to certain problems in newborns.

Read more from the original source:
Coping With Depression During Pregnancy – Well Blog – NYTimes.com