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Are Sadness And Irritability After Pregnancy Indicative Of Depression?

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Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017
Question: I'm 30w pregnant and I don't feel connected with my baby... Now a days I don't like anything... feels less interested in doing thing...I feel irritability even to talk with my dad on call... weekdays my mind will b good since I'm busy in office but weekend if Im in home I feel depressed... If I go out in weekends then after coming back I will b fine for sometimes after that again I starts feeling sad... Now a days more often I miss my mom whom I lost 5 yr back... I feel no one to pamper me like her at this point of time.... I want to know if I'm going through depression or its normal behaviour
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It seems depression but it is more psychological rather than biological

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

From the available description it appears that there is depression but it is more psychological and not biological. I mean to say that there are symptoms of depression but they are situational rather than the true depression.

If I answer as per your question I would like to state that it is not normal but still it does not require any form of medication. Here the most important thing is stress management and optimistic attitude. I understand it is difficult time for you as sometime we are faced with such problems but having optimistic attitude pays at such times.

I also like to acknowledge that if the problem persists or there is little social support medication can be considered as form of treatment.

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (38 hours later)
Thanks ... can you please tell me how can I come out of this without any medication
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

First of all I like to make it clear that there is no short cut route for cutting down stress, anxiety and depression.

However I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress leading to reduction of depression.
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1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits( One preferable citrus fruit). proper diet does miracles and rejuvenates.
Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets

2. Ensure adequate water intake: Recommended intake of water is 2 to 3 litre a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in causation of symptoms.

3. Early morning Exercise: gentle walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful. Walking is the best exercise, it also promotes release of Endorphins( naturally occurring pain killers released in brain) which causes mood elevation and generalised feeling of well being and happiness.


4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine : If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water. It is very much refreshing.

5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. have a good breakfast.


6. Spend time with your family and friends.

7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning.
Close your eyes and rotate the eye balls for couple of minutes

8. Avoid late night socialization

9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time

10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing

11. Meditation and Yoga

12. Most importantly having positive attitude about every possible thing helps.

Wishing you a very happy and healthy life
Thanks again.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Are Sadness And Irritability After Pregnancy Indicative Of Depression?

Brief Answer: It seems depression but it is more psychological rather than biological Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description it appears that there is depression but it is more psychological and not biological. I mean to say that there are symptoms of depression but they are situational rather than the true depression. If I answer as per your question I would like to state that it is not normal but still it does not require any form of medication. Here the most important thing is stress management and optimistic attitude. I understand it is difficult time for you as sometime we are faced with such problems but having optimistic attitude pays at such times. I also like to acknowledge that if the problem persists or there is little social support medication can be considered as form of treatment. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks and regards.