postnatal depression treatment

3 Ways To Treat Post Natal Depression

If you have been diagnosed with Post Natal Depression you may be wondering what kind of treatments are available and what treatment is the best.

The truth is, that every person is different, every persons level of depression may vary, people will respond differently to various methods of treatment.

The first step really is to know what kind of help is available and make a decision from there. It is always best to consult with your doctor first, who will help you to decide what may be best for you.

Psychological Treatment

1. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

This type of treatment focuses on the way that you 'think'. Basically, this form of therapy is a program that recognises that the way you think affects the way that you feel. It helps you to replace irrational thoughts with realistic thoughts,. It teaches you to think more positive rather than negative thoughts.

2. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Interpersonal Therapy helps people find new ways of getting along with others and coping in difficult situations. It is common when you have Post Natal Depression, to feel easily upset by others comments, even when others did not mean to criticise. This type of therapy may be offered by psychologists or psychiatrists.

Medical Treatment

3. AntiDepressants

Medication can play an important part in helping people with depression manage on a day to day basis. Antidepressants are designed to balance chemical messages between nerve cells in the brain. Making a decision whether to take or not take antidepressants can be a difficult one. The decision is up to each individual and should be made in consultation with a doctor, after considering all the risks and benefits for both mother and child.

It is important to note that Post Natal Depression is not a permanent illness. It is only a "mood disorder" which can be treated. For further information on how I was able to recover from Post Natal Depression following 10 Steps, please visit my webpage.