Answered at 8:41 AM October 15, 2009 by Lizzie Bermudez

Therapy was a great option when I went thru ppd. But initially it was time consuming and expensive. Fortunately, my husband reminded me that he refused to put a price on getting his wife back to normal.

Answered at 8:40 AM October 15, 2009 by Lizzie Bermudez

Therapy was a great option when I went thru ppd. But initially it was time consuming and expensive. Fortunately, my husband reminded me that he refused to put a price on getting his wife back to normal.

Answered at 4:43 PM October 12, 2009 by Megan Albertson Fahrenbach

This is an awesome question, Meredith. I am just coming out of a 1yr PPD, and I was given a prescription for medication. At the time, I was so "lost" and consumed, I was unable to find out what else was out there and if I had options. I was completely dependent on those around me, and they all seemed to be doing the prescription dance. As I started to get better, and gain a little more control in my life, I found that when I stopped nursing (at a year), started to exercise, and monitor the foods I was eating (I really tried to take sugary food out of my diet), I also began to even out a bit. Unfortunately, like so many things in life, there are a lot of things that contribute to PPD and I don't think there is one solution. I think changes in lifestyle can help with the depression, but like Jane said, it really has a lot to do with hormone and chemical levels so mind over matter only takes it so far.

Answered at 11:51 PM October 10, 2009 by jane maynard - this week for dinner

I think the drugs really can help because PPD seems to be so linked to hormones and chemical levels in the body...but, as with any depression, seeing a therapist is a wonderful tool.

Answered at 10:34 PM October 10, 2009 by SU-Z-Q

I think we have all experienced this sort of feeling a lack of excitement for the things that usually get us happy or excited or just wanting to hide away from people, places and activity. I think certain foods help the balance of mind and body sugar and carbohydrates in excess makes us feel bloated physically and this can impact us mentally also. I think prescriptions should be the last resort. There are natural ways ayurvedic and homeopathic ways to boost us out of depressions yoga and physical activities help so does having family and friend support which makes for a positive reinforcement.

Answered at 3:18 AM October 9, 2009 by Amie - Mamma Loves

I don't know if they are the only answer, but they can really help. I had a conversation with my ob/gyn and we decided together that the risks of prescriptions drugs were worth taking to be more available to my kids. They can help just lift the cloud enough for other therapies to work. Those hormone shifts can be so incredibly awful.