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May 27, 2008, 01:47 PM
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Does anyone know how long post partum depression should last?
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May 27, 2008, 10:43 PM
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Sorry Butter, I didn't want to leave ya without any replys, but I have absolutely no knowlege on the matter!!
Hope someone is able to provide you with an answer. Mel |
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May 27, 2008, 10:56 PM
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Hey purplebutterfly...
Well, I looked into it, and there really isn't an answer on the internet. I think it's dependent on a lot of things... and there are 3 different types of postpartum depression as well! I believe I read it should only (normally) last a few weeks afterwards... but if you're already depressed, or have coexisting medical/psychological conditions already... I'd assume it could last much longer than that. Hope that helps!
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May 27, 2008, 11:00 PM
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Any post partum depression, just like other varieties of depression, probably ought to be treated. Depressive symptoms (if enough to meet criteria) which last two weeks or more constitute a major depressive episode. Post partum is one possible specifier of a variety of depressive episode.
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