menstrual, and postpartum depressive illnesses. Brain chemistry, hormones and physical difficulties can cause imbalances that in turn, cause major upsets of emotional and mental stability. Severe depression has been a result of many women who suffer from postpartum hormonal problems. Postpartum depression has been blamed for erratic, sociopathic behavior that has resulted in murder or suicide cases in recent years. Approximately 10 percent of women suffer from extreme hormonal imbalances due to childbirth and can lapse into a state of continual depressive symptoms that lasts for years if they do not receive a major depression treatment. Those who have a history of depressive symptomology are more likely to develop postpartum problems in severe intensity.
The lack of understanding in past years, about this form of organically induced mental anguish, has left many women to suffer alone. The past few years have divulged difficult side affects of postpartum difficulties creating an awareness in the general public about the legitimate problems associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Severe depression is seen in many people who may not have an apparent organic stimulation for the problem. Many times a traumatic event, personal failure, unexpected life change or other unsettling event or a combination of events can be catalysts that push a person into deep depressive symptoms. While it is true that most people go through short periods of discouragement, sadness or melancholia, many are able to work out of the period within a few weeks. "...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." (Psalm 30:5)
Professionals suggest that if depressive symptoms continue for more than two weeks and continually escalate, it is apparent that help is needed. Symptoms such as loss of appetite, sleeplessness, weight loss, irritability, moodiness, extreme sadness, and listlessness are all part of the symptomology associated with depressive problems. While any one of these are common responses to some events in life, a prolonged and multiple presentation of these symptoms can be dangerous if left unaddressed. The severity of the problem is more apparent when a person begins to loose any enjoyment in life or their life begins to be effected by the symptoms. Those that fall into severe depression may come to the place that they cannot function normally and may begin to skip work, withdraw from friends and give up favorite activities.
While there are many forms of depressive disorders, not all require the same treatment protocol or need the same length of time for recovery. As varied as the types of depressive problems, so are the various treatment options. Most options are used for major depression treatment plans for those who experience the deepest and most problematic forms of the disorder. Current forms of treatment have proved very successful for many patients and include some of the newest medications, hormone therapies, and physical reactive therapies. Medications such as antidepressants and booster meds have been successful for some suffers. Prozac and other antidepressants are popular choices for doctors who regularly prescribe medications to those who are suffering from severe depression. Booster medications are also used to more quickly create mood enhancement while waiting for a typical antidepressant to kick in.
Booster medications are used to stimulate the thyroid which works in conjunction with an antidepressant. Other booster meds are Ritalin and lithium, and may be used in complex medication therapies for major depression treatment. Hormone therapy is more widely used today as health care professionals are becoming more aware of the effects that hormone imbalances cause in many women. Hormones affect the brain through estrogen and progesterone interactions in all females. A successful, delicate balance is sometimes what separates women who are balanced emotionally and those who suffer from serious depression. For many women, undergoing hormone treatments is the key to recovery. Other new treatments are rooted in magnetic therapy and pacemaker implantation that affect electrical responses in the brain. Treatments for depressive symptoms have come a long way since the days of removing teeth and colons for melancholia or putting patents under grueling weeks of highly charged shock treatments. Today, there are many ways of dealing with the difficult symptoms of a depressive disorder and there is legitimate hope for a pain-free existence for many who suffer with depressive problems.
The lack of understanding in past years, about this form of organically induced mental anguish, has left many women to suffer alone. The past few years have divulged difficult side affects of postpartum difficulties creating an awareness in the general public about the legitimate problems associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Severe depression is seen in many people who may not have an apparent organic stimulation for the problem. Many times a traumatic event, personal failure, unexpected life change or other unsettling event or a combination of events can be catalysts that push a person into deep depressive symptoms. While it is true that most people go through short periods of discouragement, sadness or melancholia, many are able to work out of the period within a few weeks. "...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." (Psalm 30:5)
Professionals suggest that if depressive symptoms continue for more than two weeks and continually escalate, it is apparent that help is needed. Symptoms such as loss of appetite, sleeplessness, weight loss, irritability, moodiness, extreme sadness, and listlessness are all part of the symptomology associated with depressive problems. While any one of these are common responses to some events in life, a prolonged and multiple presentation of these symptoms can be dangerous if left unaddressed. The severity of the problem is more apparent when a person begins to loose any enjoyment in life or their life begins to be effected by the symptoms. Those that fall into severe depression may come to the place that they cannot function normally and may begin to skip work, withdraw from friends and give up favorite activities.
While there are many forms of depressive disorders, not all require the same treatment protocol or need the same length of time for recovery. As varied as the types of depressive problems, so are the various treatment options. Most options are used for major depression treatment plans for those who experience the deepest and most problematic forms of the disorder. Current forms of treatment have proved very successful for many patients and include some of the newest medications, hormone therapies, and physical reactive therapies. Medications such as antidepressants and booster meds have been successful for some suffers. Prozac and other antidepressants are popular choices for doctors who regularly prescribe medications to those who are suffering from severe depression. Booster medications are also used to more quickly create mood enhancement while waiting for a typical antidepressant to kick in.
Booster medications are used to stimulate the thyroid which works in conjunction with an antidepressant. Other booster meds are Ritalin and lithium, and may be used in complex medication therapies for major depression treatment. Hormone therapy is more widely used today as health care professionals are becoming more aware of the effects that hormone imbalances cause in many women. Hormones affect the brain through estrogen and progesterone interactions in all females. A successful, delicate balance is sometimes what separates women who are balanced emotionally and those who suffer from serious depression. For many women, undergoing hormone treatments is the key to recovery. Other new treatments are rooted in magnetic therapy and pacemaker implantation that affect electrical responses in the brain. Treatments for depressive symptoms have come a long way since the days of removing teeth and colons for melancholia or putting patents under grueling weeks of highly charged shock treatments. Today, there are many ways of dealing with the difficult symptoms of a depressive disorder and there is legitimate hope for a pain-free existence for many who suffer with depressive problems.
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