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In the past week, have you...
- had trouble being able to laugh or see the funy side in things?
- had trouble looking forward to the enjoyment of things?
- blamed yourself unnecessarily when things thing wrong?
- been anxious or worried for no good reason?
- felt scared or panicky for no very good reason?
- things been getting on top of you?
- been so unhappy you've had difficulty sleeping?
- felt sad or miserable?
- been so unhappy that you have been crying?
- thought of hurting yourself?1
If you have some of these thoughts or feelings, you may be suffering from depression. Depression can happen both during pregnancy and during the postpartum period. Talk to your health care provider. Depression can be treated; there is no reason to suffer.
Resources Available:
Postpartum Depression Support Group
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
Nancy Owen (716) 568-3628
Kim Deyot (716) 568-3650
The Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc
Offers professional referrals, education and information, support groups, and telephone support.
109 Udall Rd
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 422-2255
www.postpartumNY.org
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Postpartum Support International
Offers education and information, telephone helpline, and referrals to professionals and support groups.
927 North Kellogg Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
1-805-967-7636 office
1-800-944-4PPD (4773) warmline
www.postpartum.net
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1Adapted from the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
Source: Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M., and Sagovsky, R. 1987. Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry 150:782-786 |
