A major addition to both maternity and psychology literature, here is a guide to self-help and professional treatment of postpartum depression--one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental illnesses. The authors debunk the myths surrounding PPD and provide compassionate support and solid advice for women with PPD.
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"A thorough description of postpartum emotional problems and their treatment can be found in a comprehensive new book....(It) includes a very valuable chapter on how husbands can help their wives when postpartum depression overcomes them."--Jane Brody
"At long last, mothers and families suffering postpartum depression have a book of hope."--Nancy Berchtold, founder and director, Depression After Delivery
"At long last, mothers and families suffering postpartum depression have a book of hope."--Nancy Berchtold, founder and director, Depression After Delivery
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"A thorough description of postpartum emotional problems and their treatment can be found in a comprehensive new book....(It) includes a very valuable chapter on how husbands can help their wives when postpartum depression overcomes them."--Jane Brody
"At long last, mothers and families suffering postpartum depression have a book of hope."--Nancy Berchtold, founder and director, Depression After Delivery
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You are not alone,
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This review is from: This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression (Paperback)
I suffered from PPD/OCD 2 years ago...This is the wonderful book that helped me through a very difficult time in my life. This book is so informative from recognizing your symptoms to coping strategies to finding the right help. The list of medications and possible side effects were more helpful then any information I recieved from my own physician. The individual stories give you comfort in letting you know that you are not alone in this illness. The book makes you realize that this is a very treatable condition and the way you are feeling is temporary...It helped me jump in the shower, get dressed and put makeup on even if I was staying in all day...it make me feel better about myself....I was able to explain to my husband what I was going thru from the understanding I recieved from reading this book... I would recommend it to anyone out there...Thank you for writing this wonderful book and for understanding this condition..
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This book is lifegiving! Peace amidst the storm of PPD!,
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This review is from: This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression (Paperback)
What a storm it has been! My baby is 13 months old and I have PPD. She is my second child. This has been the most awful experience of my life, as my PPD was pretty severe. This book helped me to understand all of the symptoms and stages of PPD. The book is very detailed, yet easily understood. One night I was searching for books on the subject and found this jewel. I read it daily as it reassures me throughout my recovery.
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Why didn't I get this book sooner??!!,
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This review is from: This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression (Paperback)
I love this book! It gave me so much insight on PPD and all the different ways I could help myself and get the professional help I needed. It also helped regain my relationship with my husband! I would reccommend this book to every woman who is pregnant. It's good to know what to look for as far as symptoms go, that way you can get help sooner. I was in denial for several months thinking I would "snap out of it". This IS an illness, and can be treated!! I still have bad days, but they are fewer and farther between. On the bad days I just pick up this book and go to one of the earmarked pages on self help therapy and within a few minutes (instead of hours of crying) I'm feeling better. If you even THINK you might have PPD this is the book to read! It's also great to give to someone who is in denial...they might not appreciate it at the time, but will love you for it later! Good luck to all those women out there going through PPD right now!!!!
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"Will I ever feel like myself again?" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
postpartum stress syndrome, secondary automatic thoughts, postpartum panic disorder, anxiety after childbirth, has postpartum depression, initial insomnia, heterocyclic antidepressants, postpartum psychosis, intergenerational issues Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Make This Go Away, Putting Feelings First, Still Wearing My Nightgown, Depression After Delivery, Recognizing Postpartum Depression, Working Through Intergenerational Issues, What's Happening, Getting the Support You Need, Coping Techniques, Helping Your Husband, Postpartum Support International New!
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"Will I ever feel like myself again?" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
postpartum stress syndrome, secondary automatic thoughts, postpartum panic disorder, anxiety after childbirth, has postpartum depression, initial insomnia, heterocyclic antidepressants, postpartum psychosis, intergenerational issues Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Make This Go Away, Putting Feelings First, Still Wearing My Nightgown, Depression After Delivery, Recognizing Postpartum Depression, Working Through Intergenerational Issues, What's Happening, Getting the Support You Need, Coping Techniques, Helping Your Husband, Postpartum Support International New!
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