Symptoms to look for:

* Sudden and excessive weight loss, or weight gain.
* Depression symptoms often manifest with obvious negative changes in mood or attitude.
* Sufferers will often become anti-social and detach from friends and family.
* Being tired for no reason all the time (I.e., you haven’t done anything taxing, but still don’t feel like being active.)
* Lack of self worth such as: hopelessness, feelings of guilt, pessimism, or like you’re not wanted by friends and family.
* Having an intense desire to cry, but not being able.
* Hallucinations, delusions, thoughts of suicide.

Other Things to Consider

Depression symptoms at their worst typically plague people most of the day, every day, for at least two weeks. Some forms of depression will come and go through the course of our lives. Natural forms of depression include: coping with the loss of a loved one, mood-swings during pregnancy or menstruation, aging, etc. Some things we just can’t control and it’s quite natural that we’ll not feel well and need time to heal.

When depression symptoms linger, action has to be taken in the form of therapy, supplementation (natural or prescription), or getting out and doing more (social and/or physical activities.) For those of you out there who have a history of depression in your family, it’s important to recognize symptoms from their onset and treat them appropriately. Many people feel they have to live with this disorder, when there is often very simple steps each of us can take to prevent anxiety from taking over our lives.

Depression symptoms in women is extremely typical. In fact, women tend to be twice as prone to create clinical depression as males. So that as many as 25% will probably experience a chapter of major depression at a point in their lifetimes.

What’s depressive disorders?

Depression is a serious as well as pervasive mood condition. This causes feelings associated with sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness. Depression could be moderate to moderate with symptoms of apathy, small urge for food, trouble sleeping, low self-esteem, as well as low-grade fatigue. Or even it can be main depressive disorders along with symptoms of depressed feeling the majority of the day, reduced interest in daily activities, weight loss or even gain, insomnia or hypersomnia (oversleeping), exhaustion, emotions of guilt just about every day, and recurring ideas of passing away or even committing suicide.

What are the the signs of depression in women?

Symptoms of depressive disorders in women consist of:

* continual unfortunate, nervous, or even “empty” feeling
* loss of interest or pleasure in actions, such as sex
* uneasyness, becoming easily irritated, or excessive sobbing
* emotions associated with guilt, worthlessness, vulnerability, hopelessness, pessimism
* resting an excessive amount of or not enough, early-morning awakening
* appetite and/or weight reduction or eating too much as well as putting on weight
* reduced power, exhaustion, feeling “slowed down”
* thoughts associated with passing away or committing suicide, or committing suicide efforts
* difficulty concentrating, recalling, or even producing choices
* persistent bodily signs and symptoms that don’t respond to treatment, for example head aches, digestive disorders, and persistent pain

Do you know the symptoms of mania in women?

Mania is really a highly raised mood which occasionally happens along with bpd. Moods within bipolar disorder golf swing from the levels of depressive disorders to the highs associated with mania. Despite the fact that mania is definitely an raised feeling, it’s severe and requires medical assessment and treatment.

The actual the signs of mania consist of:

* abnormally raised feeling
* becoming easily irritated
* decreased need for rest
* grandiose ideas
* greatly increased speaking
* rushing ideas
* increased activity, including sexual activity
* markedly increased energy
* bad judgment leading to risk-taking behavior
* improper social behavior

Exactly why is depressive disorders in women more common compared to depressive disorders in men?

Prior to adolescence, the rate of depressive disorders is about the same in girls and boys. Nevertheless, with the oncoming of puberty, a girl’s risk of creating depression increases significantly in order to two times those of kids.

Specialists believe that the increased possibility of depressive disorders in females might be associated with changes in hormone levels which happen throughout a woman’s existence. These modifications are evident throughout puberty, pregnancy, and the menopause in addition to after giving birth, having a hysterectomy, or going through a miscarriage. Additionally, the actual endocrine fluctuations that happen along with every month’s menstrual cycle probably bring about premenstrual syndrome, or even PMS, and premenstrual dysphoric condition, or PMDD — a serious affliction marked particularly by depressive disorders, anxiety, cyclical mood changes, as well as lethargy.

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Well, to be honest, the attacks can happen before the woman decides to get pregnant and after she has the baby in post partum depression. It is noted that six percent of women who do develop panic disorder get it after the child is born. However, both points are still being studied on.

There are several stressors in our lives… both positive and negative events. Example: You take a new job…a positive effect. Yet, there are many things that need to be done that causes stress.

Getting pregnant is the same way. It can be positive and joyous but it is one of the most changing life event ever experienced. It can cause panic disorders through the tension and stress that is caused from the anxiety one feels.

When the stress level rises, physical panic reactions ensue. This can make them feel as if they have lost all control of their mind and body. Some even feel that have lost their self-esteem. This is the time when self-esteem should be at its highest level before the baby’s birth.

In the third trimester, the brain produces a chemical called serotonin which produces during fear and worry times. Since the chemical is released, panic attacks can become frequent and be intense.

As the impact of the pregnancy grows, the woman’s ability to cope with family and the impending birth is starting to take a toll on her. For those who have suffered panic attacks during pregnancy, it is not uncommon to feel even more frustration and fear already felt from just being pregnant.

It is imperative that pregnant women and her family understand what goes on when she is suffering with panic disorder. The body is already in extreme distress from the pregnancy and panic attacks further aggravate the issue. She may find she cannot cope, cannot be trusted to make good judgments and is more tired trying to maintain self control. There are some mothers-to-be who suffer self-doubt about being a good mother.

Physical symptoms of a panic attack in pregnancy is much similar to everyone else who gets panic attacks. They are:

* Shortness of breathe
* Racing heartbeats
* Hot flashes
* dizziness

Psychological effects can be described by the following symptoms:

* fear of losing control
* fear of dying
* fear of being inadequate

Should a pregnant woman suffer from panic disorder, it is imperative she speak with her physician. Sometimes a mild prescription can be given to her if the symptoms warrant it. These effects can be quite debilitating but taking responsibility for the treatment plan can help in reducing anxiety.

Relaxation techniques including meditation and yoga are suitable programs for pregnant women. Plus a woman can change her negative thoughts into positive ones and reduce the low self esteem that she feels.

If at all possible, if there are signs of stress or anxiety, family members and the woman should be seen by her doctor.

Also I do have real severe pain and I read that it can help and I also heard that it doesnt what options do I have for my pain that are non narcodic Like some type of shot they give you every few months im not sure what it is called. But I am on a very high dosage of pain meds that is ruining my life and i have been on them for about 9 years since my 1st car accident then my pregnancy led to more and more issues I have 3 herinated discs and motoscolices and rotoscolises I have a son that I can not play with or pick up I even have trouble changing his diaper I can’t get out of bed in the morning Thank god for a great father, I have post partum depression as well.
I would love to hear any type of stories or information on any of the subjects I’m talk about. I can’t wait to start the suboxen but afraid of my pain still being there I want my life back and to be happy and play with my son without having to be on narcodics.
SO MY MAIN QUESTIONS ARE, WHEN SHOULD I START AFTER LAST PILL? WHAT OTHER OPTIONS DO I HAVE FOR MY SEVERE PAIN.

Also I know my doctor is starting me off at 8 mg but how many do they usually prescribe I go every 28 days.
And if the suboxone does not help with my pain will my doctor put me back on my pain meds? As of right now I am taking a very high amount of medication oxydose’msir,perocet 10 mg and diladuid 8 mg only because I have built such a high tolerance because I have been on them so long Even with the amount I am taking I still have pain I am completely fuctional and am not nodding out like I see a lot of people do when they are on these medications so please help me

In addition to its central role in reproduction, various scientific findings indicate that semen has certain beneficial effects on human health, both proven benefits and possible benefits:

Antidepressant: One study suggested that vaginal absorption of semen could act as an antidepressant in women; the study compared two groups of women, one of which used condoms and the other did not.[4]
Cancer prevention: Studies suggest that seminal plasma both prevents and fights cancer, particularly breast cancer,[5] reducing risk by “not less than 50 percent.”[6][7] This effect is attributed to its glycoprotein and selenium content, with apoptosis being induced by TGF-Beta. A related urban legend parodied these findings and claimed that performing fellatio at least three times a week reduced the risk of breast cancer.[8]

Semen has been proven to act as a strong antidepressant in women so that women physically exposed to semen are less likely to suffer from depression. It is thought that the psychological effects of semen are a result of its complex chemical make-up including several mood-altering hormones (testosterone, oestrogen, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin and several different prostaglandins). In a scientific survey of 293 college women it was also found that those who did not use condoms were most likely to initiate sex and to seek out new partners as soon as a relationship ended, suggesting that the chemical dependency to semen creates a “rebound effect”. The effect of semen on a male sexual partner (a receiver of semen) is not known.[14][15][16]

Preeclampsia prevention: It has been hypothesized that substances in semen condition a mother’s immune system to accept the “foreign” proteins found in sperm as well as the resulting fetus and placenta, keeping blood pressure low and thereby reducing the risk of preeclampsia. Regular exposure to the baby’s father’s semen, especially orally, may help make a woman’s pregnancy safer and more successful, because she is absorbing her partner’s antigens.[9]

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Me, on the other hand…..

I have secretly started to feel worse and worse about the pregnancy. I haven’t really told anyone, except mention a little to a close friend. I am filled to the brim with fear and paranoia that because of my past and health issues I will have damaged my child and be a horrible parent… I just feel like everything is a mistake. I feel like I am confused to have my baby. I have thought of abortion, I am pro-choice, but I don’t believe in it for myself. I don’t know how I could live with myself. I have thought of adoption too, but my boyfriend would never agree, and I don’t know how I could live knowing I gave away my kid. I can only imagine how upset my family would be. My family is so happy I am pregnant!

I have done everything right, take my prenatals, go to my visits, eat right, keep informed, stopped cold turkey smoking, drinking and smoking weed, even though it was medical. I changed all my skin care and hair products and house cleaning products to safe organic stuff. I was obsessed with doing everything so perfect and healthy. I felt so happy to ‘be a mom’

I have suffered from depression all my life, on and off and have been on various medications on and off. I also suffer from seasonal depression as well, and some years I took anti-depressants through the fall and winter months . (I had wanted to try the light therapy, but all the side effects are things I already suffer from and to risk having more migraines, nausea, sleeping problems wasn’t worth it to me! + they can be costly)

I have not been taking medication for a while now, and was doing well. I’ve been reading different self help books & I had been going to a therapist & I thought it helped, but it has not I guess. I know some medications are supposedly ‘safe’ for pregnancy, but I don’t want to go that route, I don’t buy it, and do not even like taking the medication for myself in the first place.

Each day is harder. I don’t have any fun when I do anything, I can’t get out of bed. Sometimes I can’t bring myself to even work. Sometimes I sleep 18 hours a day.Sometimes I can’t sleep. I think about dieing, but I know I would never do it, because I really want to Iive, enjoy life and be a Mom! I feel ashamed to feel this way when so many others would be happy to in my shoes. I don’t know what to do….if therapy, reading, and medication isn’t working or not good for me, what am I supposed to do? Is this semi-normal/hormonal thing? Will it just pass?

I just want to be feel happy and bring my baby into the world wanted- with a happy mom.

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Healthy parents raise emotionally healthy babies and a mother’s influence towards the same is great. No body can deny it. Hence it is imperative that females should have good mental health. The reality is, about 20 to 25 percent of women suffers with depression in their life time against 7 to 12 percent of men. This shows that women are very much prone to depressed than men. Depression strikes older women more often than men

In addition to environmental stressors and psychosocial factors, women are also influenced by biological factors to get depressed. That is why women are much prone to getting depressed than men

Reproductive systems like menstrual cycle, pregnancy, post pregnancy, hormonal genetic systems, infertility, decision of not having children, menopause are the leading factors for getting depression for women as far as biological factors are concerned.

Also other factors like Psychological which are clusters of certain personality traits, physical or sexual abuse and inadequate ways of coping problems leads to depression in women. They also have difficulties, coping with the demands of adjustment in newly married lives. In any family women’s initiative in taking care of old parents and upbringing the children are crucial. In addition to that if a mom goes for work, then she has a great responsibility of managing both the work and family. This keeps her running all the time. If women is housewife or becomes old, then she gets a lonely feeling after the children goes for school or job and husband to work. She will start thinking that the busy husband and children are not hearing and understanding her feelings. And if there is no intimate relationship with the husband the problem will be still worse. It will be so severe in case of divorce.

Women face depression due to hormonal changes after giving birth to child. These hormones have an effect on the brain chemistry that controls emotions and mood.

1) Baby blues – It happens in the day’s right after childbirth. The mother’s mood will swing. One time she will be very happy and immediately she will become sad. They feel irritable, impatient, anxious and restless. This will be only for one to two weeks after delivery and do not require any medication .During this period the new mother should socialize with other new mothers. This will help them to become normal.

2) Postpartum depression (PPD) – It can happen immediately after giving birth or even months after child birth. This is strong and effective than baby blue and persists as long as one year. On seriousness it requires medication. This type of depression can happen after the birth of any child and not confined only to the first child.

3) Postpartum psychosis-It happens to new mother within three months after giving birth. This is serious and severe. The mother will go out of reality. The symptoms are insomnia and angry and they need treatment

Researchers indicate that 74.4% women are not depressed either antenatally or postnatally and 4.8% women are depressed on at least one of two occasions’ .But 1.4% women persistently depressed on both occasions.

During menstrual cycle, in some women there will be recurrent brief depression which will be very brief. Some women experience behavioral and physical changes during the phases of their menstrual cycle. In some women the changes begin after ovulation till menstruation starts. It is called Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) – If the same thing is very severe and occurs regularly with other emotional physical changes including irritability and depression then it is called premenstrual dysphonic disorder (PMDD) which requires medication.

In old age during the transition into menopause, some women experience an increased risk for depression. These problems are not for men. Hence women have double the chance of getting depressed than men.

Depression in women is very serious and as a chain reaction it affects the family. Even stress during pregnancy can increase the chance of child getting depressed when becoming an adult. Hence women should be careful and should be aware of depression on how to avoid it. During pregnancy men should take care of their partner and ensure their partner is happy.

The first thing is, all men should understand the biological factors of women which also lead to depression in them. Having understood about that, men should handle the feelings of women in women’s perspective. They should understand the responsibilities of women at workplace and in family. They should be supportive to women. Seventy five percent of the problem will get solved by this.

A woman cannot avoid the biological factors and family responsibility. But what is in her control is her approach towards the issues and how she manages it. Usually women who are very much pessimistic thinkers and having low self esteem are prone to depression.

Education which brings financial freedom for women plays an important role in improving self esteem. They should have good reasoning power and logical approach in dealing with the issues.

Women should be social, they should not be isolated. Having a good network of friends will help them to share the issues and get genuine inputs and solutions to solve problems; this certainly helps in the event of not able to solve the problems of their own. They should not be shy of sharing their problem with others. Women do not assume that others will think that they are worthless if they seek others help. In fact so many people will be glad to help.

For women–Avoid stress, have good eating habits. Think great of you. Always try to be happy. SMILE. Have good sleep. Importantly, plan your finances. Done, you won’t be affected by depression.