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        <![CDATA[ This is the forum for discussions about symptoms, medications, and treatments for PPMDs. Come here to talk about all types of treatment options including crisis management, ECT,CBT, EMDR, etc. *PLEASE NOTE: We do not diagnose or treat postpartum illnesses, but offer guidance, information, and suggestions. You MUST discuss your illness with your personal health care provider(s). If you are in crisis, call your doctor or local emergency line.  ]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ This Emotional Life - Encouraging New Information! ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4928/t/This-Emotional-Life-Encouraging-New-Information-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I was watching a show on PBS Monday night called, &quot;This Emotional Life&quot; that talked about studies done both on anti-depressants and ECT. These new
studies indicate that not only do anti-depressants correct our brain chemistry, they can actually grow new brain cells. In this study, neurons are shown where
there were none previously. This same study indicated even MORE cell growth with ECT treatments. I hope this encourages you. ECT is NOT the barbaric frightful
thing that everyone... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:49:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Nothing is working ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4926/t/Nothing-is-working.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone, I am here on behalf of my very good friend. In November she had her first baby. The pregnancy was good, the birthing process terrible and the
afterbirth a complete nightmare. While I have no children of my own I was a live-in nanny for my sister and brother-in-law and took the night shift for the
first 4 months with each of her three colloquy children. My sister had ppd with her second baby and at the time I remember thinking it was terrible, my
friend&#39;s is far worse. I have... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:32:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Nothing is working ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4925/t/Nothing-is-working.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone, I am on behalf of my very good friend. In November she had her first baby. The pregnancy was good, the birthing process terrible and the
afterbirth a complete nightmare. While I have no children of my own I was a live-in nanny for my sister and brother-in-law and took the night shift for the
first 4 months with each of her three colloquy children. My sister had ppd with her second baby and at the time I remember thinking it was terrible, my friends
is far worse. I have a history... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:25:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Mental Fatigue/Alertness ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4920/t/Mental-Fatigue-Alertness.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <div>
  I am going for my follow up appointments with my psychiatrist and then my sleep doctor. The only problem that I am having at this point is not thinking
  clearly. It almost feels as if my brain is not alert. I have started drinking coffee to give myself a mental boost. The coffee has helped but over time the
  coffee has not been strong enough to help me remain alert. I am not drowsy. I just feel that my brain is not refreshed. And I don&#39;t know the correct term
  or medical term... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:40:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Meds pooping out? ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4913/t/Meds-pooping-out-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I dont know why but all of a sudden i feel like crap. I was doing &quot;okay&quot; not great but at least i was having good days. Now for about 3 days i just
feel like i am slipping and i feel alot of anxiety like i did b4. I am on celexa and i am wondering if its possible for a med to poop out after only like 7
months. I hate to change meds but i just dont feel good. ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:36:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ ? about medicaiton ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi all, I post here from time to time and have found this site to be a great deal of support for me so I am back because I have a question. The begining of
December my meds were changed from Welbutril XL to Remeron. I absolutely HATE the Remeron. I have seemed to gain about 5-7 lbs since I started this med (which
is a side effect and not one that is making me feel good about myself) and when I wake up in the morning (I take it at bedtime) I just feel so sleepy. I am not
really eating more... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:12:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Angry at dad ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I am new to the site but I am experiencing the lows of PPD. I have &quot;good&quot; days but most are bad. I feel so tired my body hurts, and I am afraid I am
going to make myself physically ill from all the stress on my body. I have a 5 month old and have been struggling with PPD for 4 months or so. I am 22 yrs old
but I feel like I am 89. It is so hard to get out of bed somedays let alone eat or shower or dress my baby. My fiancee is in love with our daughter and I feel
I have lost all... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:26:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Diet for Depression ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <font size="3"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><font size="3">After doing a lot of research, I have decided to make a conscious effort to change my diet. 
According to studies, nutrition can significantly affect depression. Having a baby means that I have less time to cook and enjoy my meals; but, I have decided
that if eating more fish (i hate fish) and fresh fruits/veggies can make me enjoy my time with my son more than it&#39;s worth a try. If not, at least I can
know that I am eating... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:57:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Feel So Bad When I Finally Got It Together ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4888/t/Feel-So-Bad-When-I-Finally-Got-It-Together.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I don&#39;t know why I feel so bad tonight. My psychiatrist told me yesterday that she may have to call DSS if I didn&#39;t get better soon. Although I was in
shock at first, I immediately made a plan to make sure this didn&#39;t happen, and even followed through on part of it already. My therapist was all the more
thrilled. I don&#39;t think anybody &quot;likes&quot; to call DSS. I think the hard part is that I&#39;m only on top of it when I&#39;m not hallucinating. When
I start to hear the... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:23:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Are Antidepressants poison? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I swear I am so irritated.  I am on 50 mg of Zoloft and I can hardly walk.  My head feels like its going to burst.  My eyes feel like they will pop out of the
sockets.  My teeth hurt.  I sleep for 3 hours every 3 or 4 days.  My bladder is acting up and makes me think I have to pee every 5 minutes (It did this on
Lexapro too so I had to go back on Vesicare.)  Tomorrow I will call the doctor but who knows if she will help or think it is all in my head.  I am so tired of
trying so many... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (AnxietyAnn)</author>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:01:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ How do you cope with bad days? ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4876/t/How-do-you-cope-with-bad-days-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I am having good days and bad days now, but when one of the bad days hits it feels almost worse than before.
<br>
People say &quot;hang in there&quot;. What exactly helps one to &quot;hang in there&quot; and not end up a puddle on the floor with the kids standing over you?
<br>
<br>
Liz
<br> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:08:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Stopping Birth Control ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4874/t/Stopping-Birth-Control.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Ummm soooo, I was wondering how much of an impact birth control has on our moods?
<br>
<br> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:22:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Why is it so hard to find treatment??!!! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi,
<br>
<br>
It seems more and more I have post partum anxiety/OCD based on what I&#39;m finding on the internet? Why the internet ? Because no therapist or psychiatrist or
even OB is helping me.
<br>
<br>
We&#39;re going on 10 months with symptoms. Some have gotten better but things aren&#39;t still right and I need some clarity/help.
<br>
<br>
In the past I felt:
<br>
overwhelmed
<br>
ridiculously tired
<br>
stressed
<br>
overly protective of my son
<br>
overly worried for his health (even... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (maybebaby9)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:47:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Questions about Seroquell ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4845/t/Questions-about-Seroquell.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hi Ladies,
<br>
<br>
Is anyone out there taking Seroquel? And if so, how is it?  I have been switched from 5mg Zyprexa taken at night for anxiety and insomnia to 25-50mgs of
<br>
Seroquel.  I&#39;m a little nervous about taking it and so would love to hear any postive experiences.  My insurance won&#39;t cover the Zyprexa until I try
the Seroquel first.  Uggh I don&#39;t like all this drug switching that is for sure.
<br>
<br>
Cary
<br> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (CaryO)</author>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Difficulty Managing Psychosis ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4839/t/Difficulty-Managing-Psychosis.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Have any of you experienced difficulty managing psychosis. I have been hospitalized twice since the birth of my last child 5 months ago, and I am still
experiencing auditory hallucinations, despite efforts with medication (now approximately 11 meds). They are now looking at a third stay in the hospital. Does
ECT help with psychosis? What has helped for you?
<br>
<br>
HT ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (HT)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:23:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Medication question ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4819/t/Medication-question.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Good morning ladies. I have a question/concern regarding my meds. Here is what I&#39;ve done this past week
<br>
<br>
Monday-30 mg Nortriptyline 10 mg Paxil
<br>
Tuesday same
<br>
Wednesday 20 mg of Nortriptyline 20 mg Paxil
<br>
Thursday same
<br>
Friday 20 mg of Paxil now done with the Nortriptyline
<br>
Officially on 20 mg of Paxil
<br>
<br>
Would Paxil  make me more anxious before actually making me better? Last night was hell. My main anxiety symptom is still tightness in my chest and... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (kellybobelly)</author>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:13:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Feeling Alone ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4814/t/Feeling-Alone.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Ever felt alone in the midst of a bunch of people. Now that I have all this help around, I feel completely alone. All I want to do is shut people out. Is this
crazy?
<br>
<br>
HT ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:39:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Loss of Freedom ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4812/t/Loss-of-Freedom.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Now home after my second hospitalization, I find myself giving up my car keys having a &quot;babysitter&quot; to make sure I am safe with the kids or maybe
just so I can accomplish the tasks necessary to do so. It&#39;s hard to be positive about that. Something about being 37 years old and having these freedoms
taken away feels awkward and sad. Yet, another part of me sees the need. I can hardly feed myself because my tremor is so bad. So doing things for my kids  is
quite difficult. I&#39;ve... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:07:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Feeling really bad lately ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi Ladies,
<br>
I&#39;ve just been feeling so depressed lately, I don&#39;t understand what is going on, first I had terrible anxiety and now terrible depression, has anyone
else had this happen?! I&#39;m taking 5mg Zyprexa at night and started on 10 mg Prozac for the depression.  I feel so hopeless and horrible and I don&#39;t
understand this cycle of anxiety/depression.  I feel unable to enjoy or engage in anything, not  that I want the anxiety back, but this is rotten the way I
feel.... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:31:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Emsam Patch (An MAOI) ]]></title>
			<link>http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/topic/4790/t/Emsam-Patch-An-MAOI-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hello:
<br>
<br>
Is anyone on presently or has in the past used the Emsam patch? It is an MAOI. After trying many combinations over the past few years, I am now on my first
week of the Emsam patch. I am on the low dose. So, I wanted to hear other people&#39;s experiences with this medication. Also, I am having a few issues with
the MAOI drug and wanted some insight.
<br>
<br>
Also, one problem is I have really bad dust mite allergies. Therefore, I can&#39;t take any medication that will... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:06:20 GMT</pubDate>
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