I am 30 years old and I was told I have postpartum depression. Also, if I experience disturbed sleep and sometimes because of feeding my 2 month baby, I experience body pain in the mornings. So I tend to sleep extra hours to feel fresh. I try lot to say positive things to myself to cope with negative thoughts. I am trying even alternative medicines like ayurveda homeopathy to cope with depression and also mainly for eczema like patch on scalp and neck. I want to know how I can feel fresh through the day, cope with sleep and depression. How long does this depression last?

Dr. Ankita MishraPsychiatrist13yrs exp

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Dear Mam I cam imagine it must be quite tough for you. In most women, post partum depression can recover in upto 6 months time, however for about 1 in 4 women, it may continue to persist. Postnatal depression not only makes you miserable, it can affect your bonding with your baby. So, please do not shy away from taking help from a professional. See a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further management which may consist of medication or psychological therapy. There a lot of misconceptions around taking medications and how it might affect the baby, however the medication used are very safe and can be used while breast feeding. Motherhood can be quite challenging, do please do b not shy away from seeking help.  

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Dr. Ganapathy Vijayakumar VijayakumarPsychologist36yrs exp

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YOU KNOW THAT HORMONAL CHANGES WILL INDUCE THIS PROBLEM TRY TO ADJUST.  

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