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According to Postpartum International, 1 in 8 moms suffer from Postpartum Depression (PPD)

Check out this great radio interview on Breastfeeding and PPD with Kathleen Kendall Tackett

Ma'at Grant offers postpartum soothers in Mothering the Mother

Facebook page for Postpartum Depression Survivors

Postpartum Support International Warmline: 1-800-944-4773

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Other Emergency Resources

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Depression and menstrual cycle started by UK Mom (11/8/04 at 9:32am)	re: exercise. Are you able to exercise in the home? via tape... 11/9/04 at 11:45am by boomingranny	8	1,117
Lexapro started by Kathryn (2/12/05 at 12:19pm)	Everyone reacts differently to anti-depressants. I was taking... 2/15/05 at 10:48am by JessicaS	6	1,116
Anyone have any experience with Wellbutrin? started by mum5 (10/5/08 at 5:49pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Surfacing Dh commented today... 12/15/08 at 10:25pm by Milkymommi	14	1,115
PPD, Dh driving me crazy, he doesn't get it started by goodmomma76 (8/20/09 at 11:06am)	I was pretty angry at DH in the beginning...I actually for the... 9/11/09 at 11:52pm by ShineliketheSon	12	1,115
DH is very worried about the effects of zoloft on DD started by Jenine (7/29/10 at 11:45pm)	Dr. Thomas Hale has done a good bit of compiling research of... 8/9/10 at 11:01pm by friskykitty	17	1,114
Wellbutrin (sp?) started by KEMommy (7/14/05 at 10:39pm)	Thanks for the references, I will try to find a copy of his... 7/18/05 at 11:24pm by tnmama	8	1,110
Can't stop thinking about it. started by stilltrying22 (10/8/10 at 4:03pm)	Congratulations! Hoping for all the best for you and you family. 2/7/11 at 6:24pm by APvegmama	13	1,110
1 week postpartum and falling apart started by Learning_Mum (6/2/08 at 5:08am)	Oh mama I felt the same way. All I had was rescue rememdy and... 6/16/08 at 7:15pm by Elijahs Momma	12	1,107
Anti-depressants in Pregnancy? started by loudmama (7/31/11 at 7:44am)	Coming late to the party here -- I was on Paxil (Paroxetine)... 9/16/11 at 4:05pm by LynnS6	10	1,102
What's your PPD story? started by tara (7/16/02 at 5:16pm)	Good to know, NM. Good to know. Thanks... 8/10/02 at 3:00pm by tara	14	1,100
Is depression during pregnancy going to lead to PPD? started by Isis (6/15/07 at 4:07pm)	I was very depressed during my pregnancy until I started... 10/19/07 at 11:49pm by mommahhh	17	1,098
thoughts or images of harm started by lemoni (2/5/11 at 3:22pm)	I just want to say. I had an exe pence where ds was taken... 3/9/11 at 5:50pm by Graceie	10	1,098
Has anyone taken Prozac for PPD? started by speck (9/20/08 at 3:32pm)	I am currently weaning myself off of Prozac, after having been... 10/9/08 at 10:54pm by shell024	7	1,097
Post may trigger: PPD, Rage, and Triggered by Baby Please help started by LilaLove (11/6/12 at 6:06pm)	Lack of sleep will always kick my behind into "scary Mama"... 2/7/13 at 5:01am by sarafi	16	1,096
Medication safe to take bf and wieght loss too?? started by mum5 (4/6/05 at 2:52pm)	I wish I could say the same about my results with Lexapro as... 4/13/05 at 2:50pm by ani'smama	7	1,096
How old was your little one when you started Zoloft? Please Help! started by RachelS (11/8/07 at 5:38pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by RachelS HI mamas! Thank you all... 11/20/07 at 6:06pm by guestmama9904	24	1,092
New problem w/dh started by TypicalSituation (3/11/06 at 10:44am) 1 2	I am going to start looking for counselors this afternoon. We... 3/16/06 at 2:44pm by TypicalSituation	29	1,083
Is this PPD? Feeling hostile towards baby started by Alohamama (11/17/02 at 2:21pm)	I agree with SDmummy, - it might be worth a try to consult a... 11/26/02 at 6:09pm by pioneermama	14	1,082
Depression started in pregnancy? started by Nanner (6/1/02 at 1:10am)	I'm 19 months postpartum, and still struggling! I do have a... 6/21/02 at 2:39pm by ramlita	4	1,078
Just a small vent. I wish people around me understood. started by Super~Single~Mama (11/12/09 at 2:07pm)	I can empathize. I had such a horrible time with DS. He was... 12/2/09 at 11:24pm by MamaArty	4	1,073
4 months of Postpartum depression and anxiety... is there any light ahead? started by IsaIsa (7/29/11 at 10:10am)	Isasla - I know exactly how you feel. I had my LO 11 weeks... 8/2/11 at 12:43pm by Lyns	2	1,071
Women and Happiness started by intentfulady (12/30/04 at 8:48pm) 1 2	No, I'm not a midwife and didn't move to Portland till 1998.... 2/10/05 at 3:28pm by EllasMama	20	1,069
Paxil withdrawl? started by Trac (2/1/05 at 12:30pm)	I went off paxil a bout a year ago and prior to that had been... 2/10/05 at 9:47am by lauraess	4	1,063
Anxiety/Panic attack help please! started by mamaginabean (10/25/07 at 11:52pm)	There's a great book called The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by... 10/29/07 at 4:35pm by thefragile7393	12	1,061
i am the worst mother. started by woodstar (1/16/07 at 3:40pm) 1 2	You are not a bad mama. It really sounds to me like he might... 1/21/07 at 12:20am by bnhmama	24	1,061
Now I'm a Little Confused started by QueeTheBean (2/24/03 at 12:19pm) 1 2	I really appreciate hearing the truth about how depression... 3/20/03 at 9:49pm by geogirl	31	1,059
crazy thoughts started by FireWithin (10/14/04 at 2:49pm)	I just wanted to tell you that you're not alone. Good for you... 10/20/04 at 7:48pm by BCmamaof6	12	1,053
Woman & Infants Hospital Day Program? started by braidmama (8/25/10 at 9:04pm)	Did you ever end up going? I was referred to it, but not sure... 10/13/10 at 2:58am by MsStarbuck	5	1,053
Anti depressants and weight gain started by dollface's ma (3/12/03 at 6:18am)	Comparing Paxil, which I just went off after a year and a half... 3/12/03 at 7:21pm by mama2girls	3	1,052
Will Zoloft help Anxiety? started by smashlie (8/7/08 at 12:32pm)	Zoloft is approved for anxiety/panic disorders, and several... 8/10/08 at 3:28pm by bluegrassgirl	16	1,052
Maca helps regular depression, why not PPD? started by herbsgirl (5/19/07 at 1:48pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Emese'sMom Where do you get it?... 6/11/07 at 11:55pm by herbsgirl	7	1,047
when does it stop being baby blues started by mom2tig99Nroo03 (10/7/09 at 1:14pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mom2tig99Nroo03 and start being... 11/5/09 at 4:33pm by lindsey2write	9	1,046
Anyone else wish they had never had their second child? started by UK Mom (7/16/07 at 7:43am)	i won't slam you! i had similar feelings after just one!... 7/21/07 at 3:25am by thebarkingbird	7	1,043
I didn't think I was depressed, but... (long) started by srneda78 (12/29/08 at 11:29pm)	"I used to be Shannon; now I'm Amelia's mommy." I know how... 1/28/09 at 2:06am by asoulunbound	16	1,040
Finally considering medication-Can I hear your story? started by annarose999 (5/25/10 at 10:25am)	I saw a psychiatrist around 2 months postpartum and was... 6/6/10 at 3:13am by jennybear	7	1,040
Internal Thoughts? What helps? started by slish (9/22/09 at 6:51pm)	That's awesome and totally the whole point, to enjoy... 10/16/09 at 11:13am by neveryoumindt...	14	1,039
New baby agoraphobia started by subelite (1/7/10 at 4:32pm)	Do you notice a lot of babies crying in public? Nope. Or... 1/9/10 at 4:37pm by annekevdbroek	1	1,035
Well, he's almost 3 months old.... started by ekblad9 (2/19/03 at 10:04pm) 1 2	I'll have to remember to retake the test in a few months. I'm... 2/23/03 at 7:49pm by ekblad9	24	1,033
If you don't mind... started by mamakah (11/4/09 at 12:38am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Peppermint Poppies Some of my... 11/12/09 at 4:23pm by Litcrit	14	1,032
pregnant, severely depressed, need your positive stories about zoloft! started by flowercitymum (2/21/12 at 8:44am)	Zoloft & other SSRI"s take a minimum of 2 to 4 weeks to kick... 4/12/12 at 7:50pm by heatherfd	10	1,030
So depressed. I can't fit into any clothes, I keep bloating, no one seems to know how to help me started by kaylav1024 (11/16/10 at 9:31am)	If you decide to try the gluten-free plan for a week to get a... 12/11/10 at 2:27pm by brendajw	6	1,028
Will PPD never go away untreated? started by junglefamily (12/9/08 at 10:14pm)	mine just disappeared pretty much the moment i realized just... 1/7/09 at 9:59am by Mimi	13	1,027
Can return of cycle trigger PPD? started by natural4mybabies (2/22/10 at 1:35pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by natural4mybabies Also, another... 2/27/10 at 4:56pm by K-Mom3	14	1,023
Can panic attacks be part of PPD? started by Panicked (2/24/07 at 8:59pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Panicked That is a good question... 3/7/07 at 4:30pm by peypeymama	23	1,022
Surprised at wanting meds! started by sarahariz (3/23/05 at 8:18pm)	Yes, thanks!! I definitely don't want to need an... 3/27/05 at 4:50pm by EllasMama	18	1,022
SIL has PPD and refuses treatment started by blondekids (12/4/04 at 3:44am)	Thanks for responding everyone. I haven't really said much to... 2/3/05 at 12:02am by blondekids	11	1,021
what to do if you are breast feeding?? started by CJ 5 (9/14/04 at 5:22am)	I totally understand where you are coming from. I just had... 2/28/06 at 4:01am by belatina	5	1,020
Your all going to prob read this and shake your heads started by Bartock (4/5/06 at 3:33pm) 1 2	i am new to this forum but i wanted to send a i am visiting... 4/12/06 at 4:18pm by oliversmum2000	23	1,019
Has anyone else had a HORRIBLE time on Paxil? started by TamiJ (7/11/03 at 10:58pm)	I also read "Your Drug..." and got lots of helpful info. 7/29/03 at 8:23pm by pegmom	13	1,018
I miss my husband started by tesskoz (7/2/08 at 12:16am)	Give yourself time. It seems most women LOVE the baby stage,... 7/6/08 at 12:19pm by foxtrot	12	1,018