QuestionI have been feeling down since the birth of my son and wonder if it's just the baby blues or something more severe. How soon after giving birth do the symptoms of postnatal depression appear, and what are they?
AnswerPostnatal depression will show signs of onset within the first week of giving birth, and will involve malaise, inability to relax, yet feeling drained all the time,
AnswerSymptoms can occur two months after a mother has given birth. Symptoms to watch for are anger, anxiety, crying, irritability, appetite changes, headaches, and difficulty sleeping.
QuestionMy husband and I are thinking about going to family therapy to help work through some issues we are having. What kinds of doctor resides over family therapy?
AnswerIt is typically a family therapist. They are trained to speak with all types of families and allow you to feel completely at ease when you are in the process of therapy.
QuestionI haven't been feeling like myself since I had my son three weeks ago; I've been feeling really down and think I might have postpartum depression. What's a good place to go in D.C. for help with postpartum depression symptoms?
AnswerWhen looking for help with depression I personally went to see my physician. He was able to help me immediately with this problem. If you don't have a regular doctor, please go to a clinic and they will have help for you there.
AnswerFamily therapy is only effective if everyone involved wants help and wants to make the situation better. If everyone is willing, therapy can be very helpful.
QuestionBoth my children have some deep seated issues that revolve around their father who was rarely around. Would family therapy be able to help them overcome these issues?
AnswerFamily therapy would most certainly help your children, as well as yourself, overcome the issues that your children are experiencing. By utilizing a family therapy setting, the therapist can also help with techniques for you to help your children overcome the different issues they have. If you can understand what they are going through, you can understand them better and also be a tool to help get them better.