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ewing explains, ?as adults, we want to be seen as competent and high functioning?
even
in the face of extreme stress. labeling a person as depressed, anxious, or
even
'crazy' can have significant ramifications to a person's professional and personal life. mothers, especially new ones, may face a difficult time in the postpartum phase. i have seen many new moms in counseling who are aware that "something isn't quite right" but are unaware that certain thoughts or behaviors may actually be dangerous to mom and baby's health.? for those who are apprehensive about seeking
treatment
or unable to recognize the symptoms in themselves, it?s paramount for family and friends to step in, express concern and offer to find help in the way of a professional who can suggest the appropriate course or
treatment
: typically psychotherapy (or ?talk therapy?) and/or a combination of fda-approved antidepressants prescribed by a physician. dr. kelley recommends
treatment
whenever a person is
even
mildly depressed. ??ere are effective medications as well as cognitive behavioral interventions. often time, a depressed parent does not experience adequate positive activities and interactions on a daily basis. a very important
treatment
component is behavior activation where the goal is to increase positive activity and physical activity,? she says. the family secret in the final years before his suicide, miller and her father were waging the same war under the same roof, yet each felt completely and utterly alone. ?it was frustrating at times to feel like i didn?t have anyone around that understood,? she says. attentive and supportive, her mother did everything right according to expert recommendations, but miller still felt alone in what she calls the ?maze of
depression
.? part of the stigma surrounding
depression
is that it is wrongfully considered a problem that only happens to the criminal or the weak-minded. it?s often a taboo topic among
even
the most close-knit of families. cruze says she didn?t
even
know there was a family history of
depression
until she was diagnosed at age 20, and her mother came clean about the
depression
that nearly all of the women on her side dealt with. ?it was just one of those things nobody talked about,? cruze says. ?i didn?t know there was such a huge history in my ? persistent sad, anxious, or ?empty? feelings ? feelings of hopelessness or pessimism ? feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness ? irritability, restlessness ? loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable ? fatigue and decreased energy ? difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions ? insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping ? overeating or appetite loss ? thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts ? aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease
even
with
treatment
signs of
depression
though symptoms can vary among those with depressive illnesses, there are telltale signs that
depression
might be a problem. the national institute of mental health offers these signs and symptoms to watch out for. 64 brparents.com | september 2016
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