Comments on: Psychiatrist appointment for postpartum depression = A wasted day http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression Pregnancy and baby blog, a couple shares their true story into parenthood. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:19:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Liz http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-45910 Liz Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:58:50 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-45910 This is an older post, but I wanted to say that this is what drives me nuts about healthcare. As a nurse (...and I am) you are forced to adhere to a protocol that often doesn't fit the patient's situation at all, but the MD will have a fit if you don't go by the letter. Often times they have to cover their butts for legal reasons. The sad part is, the patient doesn't get treated appropriately. I think it is pathetic that the psychiatrist dismissed your questions about your husband's caffeine intake with a "because I said so...", how condescending! Psychiatrists are pretty much the drug pushers, and I haven't seen many that actually address concerns on a personal level. On a side note, my friend who has a PhD in psychology hates it when patients are prescribed Abilify. She says it is a psychiatric drug that wasn't good enough to stand on its own and drug companies market it as an enhancement to other drugs to try to make up for financial losses. And the potential side effects are a mile long. I'm glad you met with a professional who fit your needs in the end! This is an older post, but I wanted to say that this is what drives me nuts about healthcare. As a nurse (…and I am) you are forced to adhere to a protocol that often doesn’t fit the patient’s situation at all, but the MD will have a fit if you don’t go by the letter. Often times they have to cover their butts for legal reasons. The sad part is, the patient doesn’t get treated appropriately. I think it is pathetic that the psychiatrist dismissed your questions about your husband’s caffeine intake with a “because I said so…”, how condescending! Psychiatrists are pretty much the drug pushers, and I haven’t seen many that actually address concerns on a personal level. On a side note, my friend who has a PhD in psychology hates it when patients are prescribed Abilify. She says it is a psychiatric drug that wasn’t good enough to stand on its own and drug companies market it as an enhancement to other drugs to try to make up for financial losses. And the potential side effects are a mile long. I’m glad you met with a professional who fit your needs in the end!

]]> By: Kris Costello http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-24384 Kris Costello Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:52:21 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-24384 Jane: What an amazingly honest and moving description of your experience with Postpartum Depression. I, too, went through a terrible bout with PPD several years ago, and the frustration of finding adequate help came rushing back to me when I read your harrowing description. My experience started with the desperate phone call to my OBGYN: All I could hear was a combination of her 2-year-old screaming in the background, the irritation in her voice that I wasn't recovering, and her suggestion that I up the medication -- which I wasn’t taking anyway. From there it actually got worse!! Thank goodness, I finally found help, through a combination of mega vitamins, counseling and other lifestyle changes. This harrowing experience, along with my eventual recovery, inspired me to try to help others who are going through difficult experiences with their health. To that end, I now produce and host a radio show called Wellness TalkRadio. Each week I interview an expert, with the goal of helping others through the advice provided on the show. You may listen to some of my interviews at my website. My company also produces live video broadcasts that – like my radio show -- are dedicated to helping people solve their health issues. On January 16th, our broadcast, which will be available live over the Internet, will feature clinical psychologist, Dr. Shoshana Bennett, author of Beyond the Blues: Prenatal and Postpartum Depression, a Treatment Manual. In this live video seminar, Dr. Bennett will cover many issues regarding surviving Postpartum Depression, as well as ways to get support and recover. She will take questions via phone and email – and will be geared toward both parents and practitioners. I hope that you and your blog visitors will be able to join us. Please go to http://drshoshlive.eventbrite.com/ for more information. And please feel free to email or call me, as well. Kris Costello Jane:

What an amazingly honest and moving description of your experience with Postpartum Depression.

I, too, went through a terrible bout with PPD several years ago, and the frustration of finding adequate help came rushing back to me when I read your harrowing description. My experience started with the desperate phone call to my OBGYN: All I could hear was a combination of her 2-year-old screaming in the background, the irritation in her voice that I wasn’t recovering, and her suggestion that I up the medication — which I wasn’t taking anyway. From there it actually got worse!!

Thank goodness, I finally found help, through a combination of mega vitamins, counseling and other lifestyle changes. This harrowing experience, along with my eventual recovery, inspired me to try to help others who are going through difficult experiences with their health. To that end, I now produce and host a radio show called Wellness TalkRadio. Each week I interview an expert, with the goal of helping others through the advice provided on the show. You may listen to some of my interviews at my website.

My company also produces live video broadcasts that – like my radio show — are dedicated to helping people solve their health issues. On January 16th, our broadcast, which will be available live over the Internet, will feature clinical psychologist, Dr. Shoshana Bennett, author of Beyond the Blues: Prenatal and Postpartum Depression, a Treatment Manual. In this live video seminar, Dr. Bennett will cover many issues regarding surviving Postpartum Depression, as well as ways to get support and recover. She will take questions via phone and email – and will be geared toward both parents and practitioners.

I hope that you and your blog visitors will be able to join us. Please go to http://drshoshlive.eventbrite.com/ for more information. And please feel free to email or call me, as well.

Kris Costello

]]> By: Jen Stoll http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-15234 Jen Stoll Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:10:15 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-15234 Elle-- Will you private message me at jen@kansasppd.org? We can then talk by phone and figure out a way to get you some help. I went through depression during pregnancy, as do about 10-15% of women. It's good that you are seeking help. --Jen Elle–

Will you private message me at jen@kansasppd.org? We can then talk by phone and figure out a way to get you some help.

I went through depression during pregnancy, as do about 10-15% of women. It’s good that you are seeking help.

–Jen

]]> By: Kaylin http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-15224 Kaylin Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:00:31 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-15224 I check every day for an update! I hope one of you will update soon! I miss the daily or every few day posts! I check every day for an update! I hope one of you will update soon! I miss the daily or every few day posts!

]]> By: Elle http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-15218 Elle Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:41:17 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-15218 Did anyone experience this kind of depression BEFORE they gave birth? I am feeling just like you.... don't know what to do. Need some help. :( Did anyone experience this kind of depression BEFORE they gave birth? I am feeling just like you…. don’t know what to do. Need some help. :(

]]> By: MVP http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-15213 MVP Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:26:04 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-15213 Hoping for an update soon (but no pressure :) and hoping you all are doing well with this hiatus. Hoping for an update soon (but no pressure :) and hoping you all are doing well with this hiatus.

]]> By: 4little1s http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-15210 4little1s Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:35:57 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-15210 So sorry So sorry

]]> By: K http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-15208 K Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:19:07 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-15208 Jane? Tarzan? Are you there? Is everything okay? I am a long time reader but this is my first time commenting. I am not pregnant but TTC and have found your blog wonderful, it is so brutally honest and I really appreciate that. I just thought I would break my commenting drought today because I am worried about you both, it's been a week and on this site that is like a year without a post from one of you. Also, thanks Peta for letting us know - Happy Birthday Jane :) Hope to hear from you guys soon.............thinking of you both. xx Jane? Tarzan? Are you there? Is everything okay?

I am a long time reader but this is my first time commenting. I am not pregnant but TTC and have found your blog wonderful, it is so brutally honest and I really appreciate that. I just thought I would break my commenting drought today because I am worried about you both, it’s been a week and on this site that is like a year without a post from one of you.

Also, thanks Peta for letting us know – Happy Birthday Jane :)

Hope to hear from you guys soon………….thinking of you both. xx

]]> By: Christy the Mommy-Muse http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-15206 Christy the Mommy-Muse Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:04:30 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-15206 I am so grateful you shared your story. Many women would not have, and you're helping everyone who reads this have the courage to speak up and keep going! I've included you in <a href="http://www.mommy-muse.com/blog/2009/09/serving-up-the-best-of-this-weeks-postpartum-depression-posts/" rel="nofollow">Serving Up The Best of This Week's PPD Posts</a> Hugs, Christy I am so grateful you shared your story. Many women would not have, and you’re helping everyone who reads this have the courage to speak up and keep going! I’ve included you in Serving Up The Best of This Week’s PPD Posts
Hugs, Christy

]]> By: Serving Up The Best of This Week’s Postpartum Depression Posts | Mommy-Muse Blog http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/2934/psychiatrist-for-postpartum-depression/comment-page-3#comment-15205 Serving Up The Best of This Week’s Postpartum Depression Posts | Mommy-Muse Blog Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:55:42 +0000 http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/?p=2934#comment-15205 [...] Psychiatrist appointment for postpartum depression = A wasted day … – Yesterday was the day I was dreading, but I was also hopeful at the same time. It was the meeting of a psychiatrist to help with my postpartum depression and. [...] [...] Psychiatrist appointment for postpartum depression = A wasted day … – Yesterday was the day I was dreading, but I was also hopeful at the same time. It was the meeting of a psychiatrist to help with my postpartum depression and. [...]

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