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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.
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