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I believe in education all around beginning with your OB and continuing through the hospitals and even pediatricians, who often see the new mother shortly after the birth. People need to recognize and refer PPD as soon as possible, in order to prevent it from spiraling deeper.

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I did not know it was OCD, till I was screened by a truly competent doctor. What inspired you to share your story in the form of a book?


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I had been volunteering for 8 years and helping other women. What are your goals for your book and what are your future plans?

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I want to reach as many Families in need, supporting anyone who needs it, man, woman, child, sibling, grandparent or otherwise. I dont want to see anyone suffer the way I did. I hope to perhaps write a second book on the dialogues I have had with women from all walks of life, in my phone support.

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What Adele, and other new moms, need to know about postpartum depression. Adele, you are not alone. According to Diana Lynn Barnes, PsyD, an expert on maternal mental health, these are common feelings expressed by women with postpartum depression: Make sure your pregnancy care provider knows about: Personal or family history of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, postpartum depression or psychosis. Personal or family history of thyroid illness, chemical dependency, or alcoholism. Past experience of trauma physical, emotional, sexual abuse.

Strange ideas or beliefs which are often of a religious nature, i. Receiving secret messages from TV, music, books, online, etc. Unwanted and disturbing urges to commit violent or other terrible acts. Need help breaking free from addiction?

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