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speak, and it gets people confused. ... This isn't about being a little down." The National Institute of Mental Health reports that more than 20 million Americans have depression, a condition affected by genetic, environmental, psychological or biochemical causes. "It's not due to a weakness of will or character flaw," Croft says. "There are actual changes in the way the brain functions." Symptoms of depression include persistent sadness, difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, feeling worthless, loss of interest in once-enjoyed activities and thoughts of death or suicide. "I'm stressed about a big work presentation. I barely slept last night." LikeLy diagnosis: Normal stress. When to seek heLp: If stress is constant or you worry excessively for no reason. Have you felt stressed in the past week? Of course. But if your stress is persistent and exaggerated, it could be anxiety. "Let's say you are running late for work. That's a stressful moment for anybody," says Tamar Chansky, PhD, a clinical psychologist and the author of Freeing Yourself from Anxiety. But someone with anxiety might say his whole day is ruined as a result. Anxiety, Chansky says, is "taking that moment and changing the narrative about what's going on." People with anxiety lack the perspective that the stress will pass, Bennett notes. They may even opt out of activities because they worry something bad could happen. Physical symptoms like feeling sick to your stomach, muscle tension and high blood pressure can also accompany anxiety. "People can wake up feeling this way-maybe even without a stressor," Chansky says. "I hate heights and refuse to get too close to the edge of a cliff." LikeLy diagnosis: Fear of heights. When to seek heLp: If that fear prevents you from performing normal activities. Jumping at a spider or getting uncomfortable in a packed elevator is understandable. But when fear hinders a person's ability to function, it becomes a phobia. Some common phobias include flying, heights and public speaking. A type of anxiety disorder, a phobia can cause a person to go to great lengths to avoid the situation they fear. For example, people with acrophobia-a fear of heights-may refuse to attend a meeting on an upper floor of an office building. Help Is Available For most people, a combination of talk therapy, medication and lifestyle changes makes a big difference. If you're uncertain where to turn, start by consulting your primary care physician, who can help connect you with the resources you need. "Never, ever feel you need to suffer in silence," Bennett says. "There is great help out there, and you deserve to be happy. ... Keep searching until you find what works for you." n Shouldn't I Be happy? The birth of a baby is a beautiful event. But for 20 percent of new mothers, it also can trigger postpartum depression, says BMH Ob-Gyn Claude Tolbert, MD. "It's caused by a neurochemical imbalance," Tolbert explains. "Symptoms can include depressed mood, difficulty sleeping or sleeping all the time, a change in appetite, feelings of worthlessness, lack of interest in performing daily activities and even suicidal thoughts." Support groups or cognitive therapy can help. In some instances, antidepressant medication may be prescribed. "Postpartum depression should be taken seriously because of the concern for the mother hurting herself or the baby, and the effects it can have on maternalinfant bonding," Tolbert says. Postpartum blues, on the other hand, are usually resolved with a little encouragement. This form of depression typically occurs in the first seven to 10 days following delivery and is short-lived. "You shouldn't feel guilty if you experience the blues," Tolbert says. "It doesn't mean you're a bad mom. It's triggered by a hormonal shift." CALL Help for Breastfeeding Mothers Having trouble breastfeeding your baby? Don't get stressed. Call Beaufort Memorial's "warm line" at 843-441-4586. Lactation consultant Pam Ehret is available 24/7 to answer questions, offer tips and provide all the support you need to keep you happily nursing your baby. Summe r 2015 17

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