Tom Cruise and Brooke Shields are currently engaging in a word war against each other because of a type of depression, called postpartum depression. Cruise's and Brooke's debacle started when Tom Cruise openly disapproved of Brooke Shield's personal choice of opting to take prescribed medicines to cure her postpartum depression, when he guested at the Today Show. According to Cruise, who is a popular devotee of Scientology (who believes that we can be cured through natural means and that taking medicine is doing our body harm), Brooke Shields should have instead, opted to cure her postpartum depression by doing healthy exercises. Adding that a lot of people have been misinformed about depression and how to actually cure this common illness.
But what is postpartum depression really? We've heard about it often enough, yet are we really sure that we know enough about it for us to actually understand this illness in order for us to help ourselves as well as others? Being pregnant should really be a source of joy for everyone, especially the mother to be, who for nine months, will actually have living being grow from inside of her. Unfortunately, there is another side to this joyous occasion, being pregnant means that you and your body will have to get used to some adjustments for you to have a safe pregnancy. Smoking, alcohol, strenuous activities as well as stress should be avoided at all cost. A healthy baby means having a healthy mother as well. But given that you have been able to successfully avoided all these bad habits for your baby to be, childbirth is a whole different thing, as much as we may try to avoid it, there are still some unfortunate cases wherein the mother's as well as the baby's life might be in danger.
But there's actually more, postpartum depression actually happens after childbirth. Although it's quite common and a lot of women have learned to how to deal with it as well as successfully treat it (like Brooke Shields), it is still quite avoidable. Postpartum depression is actually a lot like depression, but only new moms are the possible victims of this illness. There are actually a lot possible reasons why postpartum depression occurs:
Childbirth as we all know is not as easy as pie, actual physical stress from giving birth is one of the main reasons why postpartum depression occurs. Next postpartum depression trigger is massive changes is hormonal levels. A lot of moms-to-be who were hesitant about bearing a child are also more susceptible to postpartum depression, those who are not ready to be a mother yet are more easily to get depressed as opposed to happy and excited moms-to-be.
When postpartum depression happens, it really is best to go to the doctor immediately. Aside from obviously having ill-effects for the new mother, postpartum depression can prove to be harmful to the child as well. New mothers who are suffering from postpartum depression may be harboring ill feelings toward their children. Their are actually some cases of murder wherein postpartum depression has been cited as the reason. Mothers who suffer from postpartum depression may blame their child for their weight gain, thus feeling like they've become less attractive and unloved. It is really best to consult a reputable cognitive behavior therapist to take care of your postpartum woes, your therapist may prescribe medications to help cure postpartum depression as well as therapy sessions to help relieve whatever pent emotions that you may have.
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
Warning Signs Of Adolescent Depression
Issues like depression may affect the standard of living for your teen, and may even affect their physical health. If you believe that your teen might be depressed, look for the signs described in this piece. It is perfectly normal for a teenager to remain up late and to need to sleep in well into the following day.
This isn't an angle problem, but a rewiring of their brains that drives them to these'abnormal' hours. They'll return to'normal' as time goes on. What's not ordinary is a teenager that sleeps all of the time, heading off to bed early, sleeping late, and retiring for snoozes. While these might be indications of other issues, they may also be indications of depression. Absence of energy - Notwithstanding all that additional sleep, does your teen still appear fatigued or tired a lot of the time? Low energy and tons of sleep might be signals of a difficulty with the thyroid, it may be another thing altogether, or it might be an example of an indication of depression.
If your teen is not inquisitive about stuff like keeping in communication with their mates or in playing the newest Playstation games, whatever he used to be happy about, then it might be cause for concern.
They could also indicate problems like an eating disorder, and so should be regarded seriously irrespective of what the circumstances. Irritation - although it can be tough to say if your teenager is grouchy generally or simply snappy with you as an authority figure, it's good to notice that inappropriate irritation may be an indication of depression. A dour outlook - If your kid is all of a sudden chatting in the negative or talking about suicide, chalking it to'mood swings' could be a mistake that will have threatening results. This is also frequently twinned with self-loathing, that might manifest in a selection of ways including verbally ('I'm such a loser' or'No one likes me, anyway' ), self-abuse like cutting, or talk about suicide. While one or 2 of the symptoms could be symptomatic of other issues or merely of being a teen, they is also evidence of depression. If you see any amount of these symptoms in your teen, it is vital that you get into contact with their pediatrician as fast as possible.
While you could be in a position to talk to your teenager about the depression, it actually depends on your relationship with your teen and how you believe that they will reply to your line of interrogating. You should not accuse if you see danger signals of depression in your teen, but should talk delicately with them to discover if they are prepared to share their issues. Diagnosis and intervention can be the tools that help you save your teen from the hazards and problems of this sickness, and your awareness is what will get them there.
This isn't an angle problem, but a rewiring of their brains that drives them to these'abnormal' hours. They'll return to'normal' as time goes on. What's not ordinary is a teenager that sleeps all of the time, heading off to bed early, sleeping late, and retiring for snoozes. While these might be indications of other issues, they may also be indications of depression. Absence of energy - Notwithstanding all that additional sleep, does your teen still appear fatigued or tired a lot of the time? Low energy and tons of sleep might be signals of a difficulty with the thyroid, it may be another thing altogether, or it might be an example of an indication of depression.
If your teen is not inquisitive about stuff like keeping in communication with their mates or in playing the newest Playstation games, whatever he used to be happy about, then it might be cause for concern.
They could also indicate problems like an eating disorder, and so should be regarded seriously irrespective of what the circumstances. Irritation - although it can be tough to say if your teenager is grouchy generally or simply snappy with you as an authority figure, it's good to notice that inappropriate irritation may be an indication of depression. A dour outlook - If your kid is all of a sudden chatting in the negative or talking about suicide, chalking it to'mood swings' could be a mistake that will have threatening results. This is also frequently twinned with self-loathing, that might manifest in a selection of ways including verbally ('I'm such a loser' or'No one likes me, anyway' ), self-abuse like cutting, or talk about suicide. While one or 2 of the symptoms could be symptomatic of other issues or merely of being a teen, they is also evidence of depression. If you see any amount of these symptoms in your teen, it is vital that you get into contact with their pediatrician as fast as possible.
While you could be in a position to talk to your teenager about the depression, it actually depends on your relationship with your teen and how you believe that they will reply to your line of interrogating. You should not accuse if you see danger signals of depression in your teen, but should talk delicately with them to discover if they are prepared to share their issues. Diagnosis and intervention can be the tools that help you save your teen from the hazards and problems of this sickness, and your awareness is what will get them there.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
The special case of losing a child: dealing with grief and depression
Losing a loved one is never easy. In the case of an elderly person, suffering great physical pain and in poor health, a death is a shock. Death is the line no one has crossed and it's a sense of disbelief that accompanies the initial shock. You grieve because you miss them, but it's hard to think that they are not in a better place, with all these woes behind them.
The most painful loss is that of losing a child. This does not fit in to our definition of what's natural. As adults, we expect our parents to die before us, it's the natural order. Perhaps we unconsciously prepare for this eventuality.
When you lose a child, you are absolutely unprepared, psychologically, for such an event. The grief and depression that ensues is unspeakable.
As adults, we subconsciously know, that at some point, our parents will, due to poor health or simply age, die. So we have an expectation that this will occur at some future moment in time. Because we subconsciously know that we will face this grief, we are actually better prepared to deal with the grief and depression that naturally accompany the loss of our parents.
On the other hand, we never expect our children to die before us. We nurture our children, guiding them towards adulthood as best we can, with all the hope and promise for them at the forefront of our mind and spirit. To have a child snatched out of life is something no one is prepared to face.
This is a life event that surpasses any other loss. The shock lasts for many months, with grief so intense as to make you dysfunctional. Your body feels as though it is made of lead. Depression is a surety. In the case of losing a child, grief and depression combine into a monstrously overwhelming condition, from which there seems no escape.
Dealing with the grief and depression of this sort is far more complicated and devastating than any other loss through death. When your beloved grandmother dies, you experience shock, followed closely by grief. Depression may follow. In the case of a child, lost prematurely, shock, grief and depression occur simultaneously. You may well doubt your sanity.
It's been said that time heals all wounds. If you lose a child, this is one wound that never heals. Dealing with the grief and depression of such an event can be the challenge of a lifetime.
What can you do? Although it may sound trite, you need to go day by day, a step at a time. Accept that you will cry, mourn and may never recover your previous level of zest for life.
Understand that friends cannot possibly know what you are experiencing, unless they have lost a child themselves. The depth of your emotions are out of the natural order. If you are religious, pray. Prayer provides comfort. You might also consider making an appointment with a grief counselor. Lean on friends for some support, but don't expect anyone to understand the depth of your pain, grief and depression. This is uncharted territory for most people.
When you're feeling especially alone in the world, you might find relief in forums devoted to this subject. You aren't alone. Others have been through this terrible tragedy. The relative anonymity of the web and forum venue may allow you to express yourself more fully. You can gain valuable insights. It can also help ease your grief and depression simply by knowing that others, who have been down this same road, have experienced many of the same feelings you have. Over time, some healing will take place.
Writing down your thoughts in a journal can be most helpful, because, over time, you can see changes in your own emotions and a lessening of your grief and depression. God bless you and keep you.
The most painful loss is that of losing a child. This does not fit in to our definition of what's natural. As adults, we expect our parents to die before us, it's the natural order. Perhaps we unconsciously prepare for this eventuality.
When you lose a child, you are absolutely unprepared, psychologically, for such an event. The grief and depression that ensues is unspeakable.
As adults, we subconsciously know, that at some point, our parents will, due to poor health or simply age, die. So we have an expectation that this will occur at some future moment in time. Because we subconsciously know that we will face this grief, we are actually better prepared to deal with the grief and depression that naturally accompany the loss of our parents.
On the other hand, we never expect our children to die before us. We nurture our children, guiding them towards adulthood as best we can, with all the hope and promise for them at the forefront of our mind and spirit. To have a child snatched out of life is something no one is prepared to face.
This is a life event that surpasses any other loss. The shock lasts for many months, with grief so intense as to make you dysfunctional. Your body feels as though it is made of lead. Depression is a surety. In the case of losing a child, grief and depression combine into a monstrously overwhelming condition, from which there seems no escape.
Dealing with the grief and depression of this sort is far more complicated and devastating than any other loss through death. When your beloved grandmother dies, you experience shock, followed closely by grief. Depression may follow. In the case of a child, lost prematurely, shock, grief and depression occur simultaneously. You may well doubt your sanity.
It's been said that time heals all wounds. If you lose a child, this is one wound that never heals. Dealing with the grief and depression of such an event can be the challenge of a lifetime.
What can you do? Although it may sound trite, you need to go day by day, a step at a time. Accept that you will cry, mourn and may never recover your previous level of zest for life.
Understand that friends cannot possibly know what you are experiencing, unless they have lost a child themselves. The depth of your emotions are out of the natural order. If you are religious, pray. Prayer provides comfort. You might also consider making an appointment with a grief counselor. Lean on friends for some support, but don't expect anyone to understand the depth of your pain, grief and depression. This is uncharted territory for most people.
When you're feeling especially alone in the world, you might find relief in forums devoted to this subject. You aren't alone. Others have been through this terrible tragedy. The relative anonymity of the web and forum venue may allow you to express yourself more fully. You can gain valuable insights. It can also help ease your grief and depression simply by knowing that others, who have been down this same road, have experienced many of the same feelings you have. Over time, some healing will take place.
Writing down your thoughts in a journal can be most helpful, because, over time, you can see changes in your own emotions and a lessening of your grief and depression. God bless you and keep you.
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