Women

Women and Depression

Ever wonder, "Why am I always so tired? So irritable? So sad?"
There are LOTS of reasons why women experience depression.

Psychological Causes

Overwhelming stress
Body image issues
Rehashing negative feelings
Low self-esteem

Hormonal/Biological Causes

Premenstrual problems
Pregnancy
Infertility
Postpartum depression
Peri-menopause and menopause
Health conditions

Social Causes

Relationship problems -- spouse, partner, in-laws, children, parents
Work issues; job loss; balancing home and work
Deployment
Money problems
Death and other major stressors

Do any of these sound like you?

If any of these describes your situation, there IS help and there ARE ways to feel better. Please contact me for an appointment or a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we might be a good "fit."

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Know the Warning Signs of Depression

Feelings of hopelessness and pessimism
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt and helplessness
Thoughts of death or suicide
Restlessness
Irregular sleep
Decreased energy
Changes in mood
Insomnia
Difficulty making decisions
Appetite and weight loss
Persistent sad, anxious or empty mood
Tearfulness

Pregnant Women & New Mothers:
Anxiety & Depression can be Safely Treated

Your mental and emotional health while you are pregnant and after the baby is born can be complicated. While our society paints a picture of parents idyllically welcoming a new birth in the family, reality can be much more difficult, for moms as well as dads.

Challenges during these times include:

Depression
Anxiety
Panic disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychosis

Together, these are referred to as "perinatal mood disorders." Sadly, less than half of mothers with symptoms seek treatment. Lack of treatment can result in severe emotional problems in both mothers and children. Fathers, too, can be affected. As many as 24-50% of men whose partners experience perinatal mood disorders fall prey to depression during the first year postpartum.

I work passionately to support women and families experiencing issues with pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and parenting stress.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other symptoms, I encourage you to call for help. I am specially trained in working with women with perinatal mood disorders, and am certified in Maternal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International.