Let's Talk about Postpartum Depression | Lisa Abramson | TEDxSantaCatalinaSchool

[@SolysMonster]

Can we please take a moment to appreciate this amazing woman for replying to soo many comments in this comment section!!! Even after years! You are amazing and you are doing such an incredible job fighting for awareness. Much Love Soly

[@lisaaabramson]

Thanks Soly, I appreciate your sweet note :) very kind of you!

[@ninjacubex1873]

No

[@lesleyduncan6140]

Hi Soly I so agree with you and am currently doing one of Lisas courses on Insight Timer. Shes wonderful and out of this pain she has so much to give back to others.... Shes wonderful and her course is amazing and helping me so so much....So check it out if you havent already the course Im doing is Mindset Reset: Less burnout, More success. Thanks Soly for your positivity!! Bless you...

[@lisaaabramson]

@@lesleyduncan6140 Thank you ❤️

[@katiestait8138]

🙏 💕 I arrive back 4 years later feeling a lot better I found this at my lowest point back in 2015-very resonating. 🙏 💕

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so you're doing better and that my talk helped give you hope 🙏

[@schnarfel]

came across this while doing some research for a school paper. Wishing all you soon to be moms the best and indeed, nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. You will get better, just get help! Thank you for this talk Ms Abramson.

[@lisaaabramson]

Thanks for your kind note Alvaro :) I appreciate it!

[@dwaynetv1691]

Thank you for sharing your story! My family's journey through PPD was one of the most intense, frightening things I have ever been part of. When it happened to us almost nobody was talking about it. We felt alone. Knowing that we were not taking the journey alone made a huge difference. Thanks for ignoring the stigma others put on PPD and allowing your story to be heard.

[@lisaaabramson]

+DwayneTV I'm sorry to hear about your struggle with PPD. Together, we can continue this important conversation and make sure all new moms that are struggling know they aren't alone. It's so important for moms to know that there is hope and it does get better.

[@homemakingandstuff1468]

I wish I found this video when I was going through postpartum depression. I felt so alone. I thought that there was something broken with me, because I wasn't a perfect mom. Luckily, I was able to overcome it and now make videos that I hope one day will help another mom overcome hers. Thanks for sharing your story, Lisa!:)

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so sorry you suffered too. And thank you for supporting other moms and sharing your story and raising awareness. Each time we share our story it has a large ripple effect that's stronger than we imagine. thank you.

[@rachelpierson6957]

I just started taking Zoloft for PPD and anxiety. I'm 3 months postpartum. I've been talking to my husband about how I feel and I just found a counselor to talk to. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so sorry you suffered too, but so glad you found help. You will get better and things will get easier over time.

[@cassiecobia8797]

How are you doing on the zoloft?

[@rachelpierson6957]

@@cassiecobia8797 so good! I feel completely back to normal! I even started a new job. Thank you for checking on me ❤️

[@cassiecobia8797]

@@rachelpierson6957 you are welcome. 😊 may I ask if you're still on it?

[@rachelpierson6957]

@@cassiecobia8797 yes, I am. I haven't had any negative side effects, so I haven't even considered getting off of it yet.

[@nobody___knows]

This woman is just amazing! Thanks for this talk.

[@lisaaabramson]

aww, Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!

[@kriscait11]

I know this is an old video but I just have to comment. Thank you for your bravery sharing your story. I’m 3 weeks postpartum and struggling. This makes me feel so much less alone. I have hope.

[@lisaaabramson]

Sending you so much ❤️, being a new mom is so tough and you are not alone. Don't be afraid to reach out for help if you need it. You are so much stronger by allowing others to support you.

[@KS-se9jb]

Postpartum psychosis. It's a different level than postpartum depression. I didn't know this until recently. It's something that should be taught.

[@eliza1211]

I’m currently dealing with PPD. I get anxious, nervous, feel like I’m not a good mother. At times I’ve felt I didn’t want to be here. I haven’t cried in a while but I still feel sad. My husband knows and has been helping me but lately it seems like if he thinks it’s been going on for too long and I need to snap out of it. I lied to my family saying I’m feeling better. I definitely don’t want to go the route of taking medication. But I think a good support system does help. It’s been hard. My baby is 1 month and and two weeks. He’s going to be 2 months soon and I’m still dealing with ppd. Praying that it can go away bc this feeling is horrible. I’m usually a happy person.

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so sorry Elizabeth. I know how hard it is. You're doing all the right things - just keep reaching out for support and know that this is only temporary. And you will get better and get back to feeling like yourself. Do you have a therapist you're working with? I highly recommend finding one if not. He/she can help counsel you as to the best next steps for you. Hang in there.

[@MultiSwitzerland]

Elizabeth Toro hi

[@ninijohannaq]

You are not alone, feel the same, I know exactly what you feel, as the baby gets older you will get better but it won’t be soon, hormones play even 2 years after the baby is born. Don’t make decisions when you are sad. Call a helpline if you need it, I have done it and it helps

[@jeannemcdirmit8712]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I went through post partum depression. It was the worst experience of my life. Now my daughter just gave birth two and a half weeks ago. She is in a deep depression. Not sleeping, barely eating, guilt ridden

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter and hope she gets the help she needs right away. The sooner she gets support the better, she doesn't have to suffer in silence.

[@estrellacalderon9414]

Who would dislike this ?? Wtf.. this is real and it happens everyday

[@lisaaabramson]

Thank you for your support. PPD and all maternal mental health disorders are real and need to be taken seriously.

[@kaizen4all]

Audio is bad

[@ninjacubex1873]

Spoke to long

[@Manifest444UrDreamz]

I find it odd how I have never in my life seen a Postpartum Depression informative commercial on TV. If 1 out of 7 women get it in the U.S alone why is it still so taboo. I read so much and asked questions to my friends and family about labor and childcare but no one ever talked about postpartum depression. The only reason I kinda knew about is that I watched a movie that dealt with a women suffering from it when I was 16 but it was so far off from what really happens. I thought only women who suffered from mental illness already were the ones who got it. We might feel ashamed talking about it since no one around us talks about it. But now that we know how horrible it is we need to be more vocal and let people know it's ok and to get checked up as soon as they can. It can be as simple as getting your hormones checked or blood tests. And also getting the correct nutritionand vitamins. For all the mommys that are still going through this it's never to late to get help. And if one thing might not work don't give up and keep trying never give up trying. There are many of solutions out there to balance your hormones and your brain. You will get better and live your happiest life.

[@lisaaabramson]

Yes! I completely agree!

[@psychdancer0426]

Yes. I agree. I’m almost 4 months pp and my ppd and ppa have gotten worse. I’m highly educated in psychology and behavior analysis, and also history of depression and anxiety, but this was nothing I ever experienced. It’s very scary. Usually can bounce back after a few days of being depressed but not this time. On social media there is all these happy perfect filtered moms that care more about loosing weight. There is never real talk about this condition and there should. I feel like I’m loosing myself and my marriage is suffering because he does not know how to help me or understand ppd. It sucks and I’m trying to figure out a way to reach out to others about it without being judged

[@maryrus7493]

thank you, Lisa for sharing your amazing story how you survive from postpartum depression and teahing other moms who suffer from postpartum depression that it is not their fault , it is treatable, moms can get through it , just go to seek the doctor immediately, get help earlier, Anti depresent and talk therapy and life style changing can help. it is not mom's fault and nothing to be ashamed of,there is support system that can help, you are not alone. you will get better.

[@lisaaabramson]

Thank you for the kind words of support Mary!

[@spottercorp]

We need more inspiring & motivating women like Lisa ☺🙏🏼 I'm 29 & every day i do meditation listening to her audios :-) Thank you mam, Love from India :-)

[@lisaaabramson]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@NewNovemberRain]

💯 I hope there will be more programs for women and their babies - the next generation

[@TheRightWay2go]

I’m 5 months postpartum and I’ve silently been through a lot and still am. I think the worst thing is to be alone during this time as this aggravated my depression. The other thing is that I’ve noticed that many women talk about their birth stories to a new mother as if they had the toughest/tougher experience but I just want to say that there’s no competition out there and there’s no trophy so let’s be supportive of each other- we should focus more on listening to a new mother and be empathic towards her instead of showering her with unsolicited advice and birth stories. Thanks Lisa for talking about this as there are not many dialogues on this topic which definitely left me clueless confused and lonely and I would be so happy if other women didn’t have to go through that as it really is the most joyous times of our lives!

[@elizabethlewis1394]

This is very inspiring and I will pass it along to my colleagues who work with mothers and infants at CHILD FIRST.

[@brandy3573]

Thank you.

[@sugaray0212]

I'm glad to have found this video. I myself suffered from PPD after giving birth to my 3rd child in February 2014. I, too was put on various psychoactive drugs antipsychotic, antidepressants and sleeping pills. The road to recovery was painful and hard. I'm pregnant with my fourth child and the fear of going through PPD again scares me so much. Thank you for sharing your story. Just knowing that I'm not the only one who went through the same thing gives me comfort.

[@lisaaabramson]

+Sugaray D I'm so glad my story has given you comfort and I'm sorry you struggled too. you are definitely not alone and it does get better when you reach out and get help just like you did. And each pregnancy and postpartum period is different so I hope this one is easier for you - but know even if it isn't, you will get through it and that it is temporary.

[@nandinimohan3336]

even i am suffering from post pregnancy depression... ,,, i said ma parents .. they gave me a name 'mad' n laughed ... ma husband supported few months but still m going through this ... if i share with him he will get anger ... ,, but i have to come out of this sumhow ... ,,,

[@emilyeshraghi8197]

Rock on, Lisa!! Thanks so much for sharing your story and encouraging others! 💗💗

[@lisaaabramson]

Thanks Emily, I appreciate the kind words

[@haileybreadmont]

This isn’t for everyone but I just went through postpartum a month ago I refused to take anti depressants because I didn’t want to rely on them and have to go through the side affects. The only thing that has helped is cbd that is my medication it has helped me so much I’m so happy and my baby is only 3 months it’s helped tremendously I’m more active and more there in my head. I hope this helps someone struggling because it has helped me !

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm sorry you too struggled with postpartum depression, but glad to hear you found something that worked for you and provided relief. Therapy is also very effective and worthwhile even if you decide not to use prescription medications. I tell all my pregnant friends to find a therapist because even if you don't have a maternal mental health issue --motherhood is a big life changing event and it's helpful to have extra support either way.

[@Lavane7lavane7]

What’s CbD I’m currently going through PPD I’ll try anything but meds!!

[@julieinman4585]

Thank you for this video! I'm just had my fifth baby, first c section, January 4th. I've had depression before, but I've never experienced what I'm going through now. I've been sad, angry, confused, paranoid, I even hurt my partner and threw things in our home, breaking windows, leading to me being arrested a couple days ago. I spent a night in jail. I new something was wrong, when I started getting very upset, crying or angry all the time. I thought my partner was plotting against me to take the kids and baby from me. I talked to a mental health worker at the jail, she thought I had PPD. But I just knew it was MORE than that. I even had thoughts, well, visions, of hurting my baby. Then I'd cry, feel guilty, knowing I love her so much, and never want to hurt her. So, "what's wrong with me?" I thought. If I tell someone everything they will take my baby and kids away, so I thought. Now I'm reaching out, TODAY, for help. Telling the truth, about everything. I have a no contact and I'm now facing criminal charges, and I can't return home at the moment. I'm staying with a friend, and now looking for a hospital and Dr to treat me. I miss my children, and my baby. This while time I've been breastfeeding, and I feel so guilty that she has had formula the last few days. It's eating me up inside. The jail doesn't provide pumps and a way to store milk and get it to a baby. Something I'm hoping to change. Along with advocacy for more education to cops about PPD and PPP, so other woman, get HELP, at a hospital, not jail and charges, which is stressful and not going to help anyone suffering like this. I no longer feel so guilty, so scared and alone to speak out. Your video, along with others has helped me today. I am so very greatful, I can't even express it. I have hope now, so does my family. I'm still going to have to face my legal troubles, which worries me. But at least I can get help, medication, etc. Someday, I will share my story like you have. I also want to start a fund for woman who are arrested after having a PPD and PPP "breakdown", if you call it that, that are arrested and need breastpumps and a way to get milk to their babies. I lay in that cell under a suicide watch, engorged and in pain, thinking about how I failed my baby, I couldn't nurture her, and severely concerned because she was a newborn and had never been off the breast. I worried she'd get sick on formula, not being use to it. It was pure torture. Watching my breasts swell and leak made me feel even worse. Anyways, thank you from the bottom of my heart! And thank you to the other moms who've commented with their stories.

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so sorry to hear that you're struggling. Postpartum Psychosis is a medical emergency and it's best to get professional treatment quickly by going to your nearest emergency room. You will get better, but you need to seek out treatment for yourself right away.

[@lisaaabramson]

Also, postpartum progress is a great resource where you can review the symptoms of postpartum psychosis and other maternal mental health disorders. The following is from their website and the link for more information is below as well. I hope this helps, and that you get help right away so you can begin to recover > www.postpartumprogress.com/the-symptoms-of-postpartum-psychosis-in-plain-mama-english

[@whitepouch0904]

I hope you're okay now Julie.

[@charitydigioia4429]

I was in mental hospital for three days I agree it is not a fun place to be. Gosh it hurt my heart to hear that she thought about taking her own life.

[@lisaaabramson]

❤️I'm sorry you were suffering too, but glad you got the help you needed.

[@worangejuice]

My ex was a different person before the pregnancy. sweet loving, never angry. Now she's a completely different person. during the pregnancy we fought and i had a drinking problem. i didn't know how to get help. This affected a-lot of it. She would tell me to leave and i would. 4 days at a time. We'd makeup and work it out. at the birth i got into AA and IOP programs. she got on birth control 't-bar'. i went through programs but nothing is good enough now. she yells at me over simple discretions. every time. child custody is an issue now. I asked her sister to ask her about postpartum cause she wouldn't listen to me, but her sister just told her 'guess what he thinks of you", no help. Instant yelling and crying are what i'm met with all the time if i don't agree with her or tell her no. Walking on eggshells all the time. I though she might be a narcissist. the non addressing of postpartum concerns me. she's off the birth control and switched to pills. She's calmed down a-lot . I am alway calm with her and continue therapy. she has calmed down but still outbursts in an exhausting cycle. Is it possible she can have ongoing affects after 2 years? I want the girl who i fell in love with back. I got her to go to therapy but i don't really know how thats going. I take accountability for my bad habits. I've apologized to her and try my hardest with her, even though she yells at me, I forgive her as i am just concerned with her. I'm a different person now. But it's never good enough for her. She's a great mom to our child. I just want her to be her old self and mentally healthy. HELP

[@rebeccasalvatore488]

You are a great guy but it's been two years, make sure she doesn't also effect your mental health that seems like a lot of stress on you

[@justinnoor4915]

Thank you for raising awareness about postpartum depression. Our legal system just doesn’t get it.

[@lisaaabramson]

Thank you 🙏 and there is more work to do

[@JAH-iu3yh]

Wow those meds are pretty heavy, I have taken Zyprexa plus different anti depressants in the past, it's no joke. I'm so glad that you got help and past this time in your life. My first daughter is now 5 days old and I have been afraid of PPD bc I had to work thru those diseases years ago. Trying to stay positive, take vitamin D bc it's winter and distract myself from scary thoughts. Thanks for sharing this.✌❤

[@lisaaabramson]

congrats on the birth of your daughter! And continue to take care of yourself - you know you best, and you can always reach out to a therapist if you need to. Some moms with PPD do take medications, but many also find therapy alone to be helpful and sufficient. And know that the first few months are the hardest, and then I promise you it get's easier.

[@angelinamendoza825]

hi...I'm 18 years old. I'm 34 weeks...ive delt with these feelings throughout my whole pregnancy. I don't like to talk about these things because it makes me feel like a terrible person...I love my daughter and I can't wait to meet her but I'm so utterly scared. I myself don't have a great relationship between my mother or father it's really hard to talk to anyone about this...I don't have people to talk to...my fiance is at work most of the time and I'm stuck in a room with all these frightening thoughts going through my head....I feel like a terrible person for thinking this way but I don't know exactly what to do please help

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering Angelina. Please know that you are not alone and that it's ok to ask for and get help. And you're not a terrible person or a bad mom for feeling this way - but you need to get help right away. www.postpartumprogress.com/ has a ton of free resources and info on how to find a mental health provider that specializes in maternal mental health.

[@lisaaabramson]

This website is also very informative and helpful. www.postpartum.net/

[@tgibb862012]

Angelina Mendoza I too have suffered postpartum depression know it's been a long time since you wrote but truly hoping everything is going well for you and your little one

[@drearperry8727]

What thoughts?

[@pormohat710]

I'm on my significant others account so please excuse the profile name but this video has brought me to tears. I had to put in an adoption plan for my daughter and the PPD I'm experiencing is unlike anything I've ever known before. As a birthmother it's extremely hard for me to find the articles and videos about PPD to be useful because they're women talking about how it affects their relationship with the babies. I don't experience that because my daughter isn't with me. You are one of the only women I've been able to find who discusses how it was affected yourself and how deeply as my pain is similar. I wish there was more help for birthmothers. I feel we are overlooked. I am still a mother experiencing PPD just as a mother parenting her child. Thank you so much for speaking out, Lisa.

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so sorry to hear you've suffered too. I hope you can get the support and professional help you need to move through your PPD. And the combination of hormonal changes and stress will effect you whether or not your daughter is with you or not, so you are absolutely a mother experiencing PPD. Please seek help if you haven't already, you will get better, but talking to professionals and creating a treatment plan is so important. Sending you so much love.

[@camillemehta122]

Somehow it is often overlooked, but maternal mental health issues can affect any woman who has had a pregnancy. That includes mom's with babies and also includes moms who've had miscarriages, experienced still birth or the loss of an infant, surrogate moms and mom's like you whos babies are adopted to other families. Any mom who has had a pregnancy. Your experience is valid and you are worthy of care. I deeply hope that you have found the help you need. Bless you and sending love and strength. ❤️

[@The1Creston]

Thank you for sharing you struggle. That took emenise courage!

[@The1Creston]

*your

[@lisaaabramson]

Thank you!

[@niryashk9197]

You story definitely help may mothers thanks a lot

[@lisaaabramson]

Thank you!

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Thank you!

[@chrisdwyer1477]

Can this happen to men as well? My wife and I went through a very difficult pregnancy, where our twins were born 3 months early and weighed less than one and a half pounds. It's was terrifying, and was for a long time. But I stayed strong and was as supportive as humanly possible. It wasn't until about 2 weeks after they came home that I just broke. I am terrified by every little thing that happens. Every cry etc. I am an emotional wreck and don't feel like I'm capable of taking care of my children and wife.

[@lovemybug03]

Chris, I don’t know if it can happen to men, but I would imagine that it could!! I hope you are able to find help for yours and your family’s sake. It’s extremely tough being a new parent. I’m sure there is a huge weight and helplessness that you feel. Hope you can find someone to talk to!

[@chrisdwyer1477]

@@lovemybug03 thank you for the kind words :) things have gotten much better as we've settled into a routine and their needs decreased somewhat (a tiny bit extra sleep haha) and I can finally enjoy my little ones. :)

[@Poetkilla89]

On October 14, 2014 I gave birth to my daughter withing days I went into the postpartum depression... on top of already taking medications to treat my bioplar depression.. life is a living hell.. and it has been a struggle. I'm barely hanging on.

[@mindfulnessbasedachievemen3591]

+Kali Krontz This is Lisa. I'm so sorry to hear you're suffering. You're not alone, and please know that maternal mental health disorders are temporary and treatable with professional help. If you need resources to help you, I highly recommend Postpartum Progress. postpartumprogress.org/ They have a great community of "warrior moms" connecting there to support each other. Sending a big hug your way.

[@drearperry8727]

Kali Krontz disgustingly selfish. Wow.

[@calisiafarqueharson1]

my son is 2yrs now and am still suffering because my family is no where helpful they call u crazy an they just laugh

[@mixymonroe]

cali Johnson Dont let that defeat u

[@calisiafarqueharson1]

+mixymonroe i try

[@kalaylay9086]

cali Johnson if u know u have postpartum depression and don't have support from your family or friends. Make a doctors appointment yourself and get the treatment you need . I went through it and had no support either and worst of all I didn't even know I had postpartum depression I just thought I was going crazy. Luckily you know you have it and even though you have no support take care of yourself and make a doctors appointment!

[@calisiafarqueharson1]

Keila Olave I did that

[@calisiafarqueharson1]

Keila Olave he told me to surround myself with people who will support me so I started going to church an he also told me the last thing he wants me on is meds I am sometimes lost but am doing fairly well now

[@arialatchansingh9273]

I now realize what felt so wrong with me for the longest while .....I was going through pospartum depression after having a baby u need positive people ard u and I had a lot of situations after my delivery with family arguing and people telling me hurtful things that I drift into a state of mind where I was here but not here mentally and I lost so much time with my son I didn't get to enjoy him being a baby and now he is nine months and I blame myself for not being more aware or attentive to him I honestly feel that I lost a lot of time with him ....that I can't get back ....but what contribute to it a lot was when he was four months old my husband had an incident with another woman and after that I wasn't myself I turn from a loving overprotective mom to a mom that just doing her duty alone .....I am so sorry I lost those precious time with my son

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so sorry to hear that you too had a tough time postpartum. The most important thing you can do for yourself and your son is to reach out and get help. Talk to a therapist, go to a support group and do whatever you can to get mama back to wellness. and try to let go of the guilt (this is especially helpful to do with a trained professional I've found). Sending you a big hug. You will get better and you are a wonderful mom and your son is so lucky to have someone who cares so much.

[@indhiracalifernandez9872]

Omg watching this video sadly I need to say that I have depresion post partum 😪 is over 2 years now . I'm so lost alone I dont have no family or anyone to help me with this horrible episode. Is a nightmare!! The bad thing in my case I cant controlled. The saddest, confusion of this horrible episodes 😭😭

[@lesleyduncan6140]

Oh thank you for sharing and being so real and vulnerable. Being alone is the worst and this is the hardest thing to go through on your own. I have also been through this on my own. Please be strong and brave and reach out to others there is people out there that can help just find those people or even talk to your Doctor who I hope can refer you to the right service. Im not sure which country your in, so Im not sure of your healthcare system... Please your not alone Im praying for you and sending you much love and peace.... Hope this helps... Get support then you will find your strength and start feeling better and finding your old self xxxx

[@amberlancaster7055]

I feel like there are a lot of women that get help but we don’t share our stories out of fear. I’ll admit I use public platforms such as FB & IG and I very rarely share because I either become negatively judged or someone makes a cliche comment out of good intent but it is a completely empty comment.

[@lisaaabramson]

Yes, it's a very personal decision to share your story and it's not for everyone. What's most important is that women feel comfortable asking for and getting help 🙏

[@shawnagriffin5431]

thank you♥ I'm also a fighter

[@evelynvalportodesa9749]

I’m looking for help I can’t find any 😭

[@Hayybail]

Lost custody of my children because I opened up to my OBGYN about my postpartum depression

[@brittanygooden13]

Omg really??

[@mfabanwy]

Some mothers are selfish, that is why they go through postpartum depression. They don't want the child. They want to keep partying or pursue their careers, and the child is in the way.

[@limelovesgreen206]

im always so afraid and paranoid about everything ... even before my pregnancy! its my daily life. BPD runs in familly. i get depressed alot and im a rlly anxious person. ive been better since im pregnant im rlly happy and comfortable with my life. this is my first child. do you think the fact im already rlly sensitive makes me more likely to have it? how common is it

[@lisaaabramson]

Congrats on your pregnancy! I recommend that all my pregnant friends see a therapist that specializes in maternal mental health while pregnant. Even if it's just a single session, it's important to have someone that you trust that you can meet with postpartum if necessary. It's so much easier to be proactive and have a plan before the arrival of your sweet little one.

[@akeenabelle5214]

I think prenatal dha helps me a lot in my 2nd pregnancy im more positive and happy compare to my first pregnancy im always anxious and angry, irritared

[@calmchaos658]

I have severe Ppd and ptsd I'm 5 months pp and I can't handle it anymore :( Healing is so long and it's such a struggle. I just got out of a psych ward and I'm worse

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so sorry you are struggling and I promise you it will get better. Have you found a therapist and psychiatrist who specializes in maternal mental health in your area? Postpartum progress is a great resource for finding someone: www.postpartumprogress.com/womens-mental-health-treatment-programs-specialists-us-canada-australia also, there is a great community of moms via postpartum progress that you can connect with to know that you're not alone, and that many moms just like you have struggled with postpartum depression and PTSD and have gotten better over time.

[@lisaaabramson]

sending you a big virtual hug.

[@HelloKittyFreak96]

I hope you're doing better ♡ don't feel ashamed of it, you are strong

[@muddypalmsera]

I enjoyed the talk, but I was hoping to hear about _"postpartum rage"_ .

[@violetmushroom6]

I dont feel anything towards my child and in a way regret it too. im severely depressed and cant get out of bed while my mom takes care of her. getting treated but doesnt help

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm so sorry you're suffering. There is hope and you will get better, and you might need to try a few different medications before finding one that works. I know I certainly did. Keep working with both your therapist and psychiatrist - and it might also help to join a group counseling mother's group if you can find one in your area. Sending you a big hug and ❤️

[@sunset33533]

The mindfulness book "30 Days to Reduce Depression" by Harper Daniels is a good resource.

[@annenilsen2529]

in norway if you talk about it, they will take the child away, and you won't get it back.

[@lisaaabramson]

+Anne Nilsen Thanks for your comment and I'm sorry to hear that. I have to hope if new moms talk to the right people (i.e. psychologists and psychiatrists trained in maternal mental health disorders) they will be able to get the support they need. And my hope is that the more we talk about it the better the support system will become.

[@redfairy05]

+Anne Nilsen Really? I talked to my helsesøster about it. She wants me to get an appointment to my fastlege and so he can refer me to someone. I feel much better now though. maybe i do not need a therapist. and i surely does not want my baby taken away from us.,

[@lisaaabramson]

+red fairy I now tell all of my friends that are pregnant to see a therapist. It can never hurt to have more support! Whether you are officially diagnosed with a maternal mental health disorder or are having a tough time adjusting to motherhood, therapy can be a safe place to share what is going on for you.

[@redfairy05]

+Lisa Abramson Thanks! I went to my health nurse yesterday. Since i am much better she decided i do not need a psychologist yet.. but i will continue to have an appointment with her to check how am i doing each week. She even offered me a help, if i need someone to help me at least 2 hours a day with the baby or house chores for free. I am so glad having that support here in Norway. Though i can understand if your having a PPPsychosis here,most likely the child care will get your child away from you...

[@lisaaabramson]

that's great to hear you're getting support!

[@mindfulnessbasedachievemen3591]

Thanks for watching and learning more about how you can help moms suffering from maternal mental health disorders. Together, we can start an open and compassionate dialogue.

[@nicolegregory9093]

It’s cute when their babies just slept As they grow full energy

[@delapaloma6934]

I need help gf has it bad and I can’t get her prescription until the 13 it’s to far she needs it now 😔

[@calisiafarqueharson1]

i am still suffering

[@kimiasaleh1081]

are you better now?

[@varshayadav6902]

Hi..feeling very lighter after hearing from you..I went through difficult delivery..my baby born Premature..coz of this suffering from ppd..my child is 6 months old..I want to love him to extreme however unable to do..it gets sometimes very difficult to sacrifice and pay all attention to child.. things are getting better as he is growing..thanks to you..will surely share my feelings with my husband..

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm sorry you're having a hard time, but I'm glad my talk gave you hope. Please do talk to your husband and obgyn and also find a therapist and psychiatrist. There is no need to suffer in silence and the sooner you get help , the sooner you'll recover.

[@randystanton6280]

My wife has been in hospital for days. Postpartum psychosis. I'm Scared for her. Idk what to do.

[@lisaaabramson]

Sending you and your family much ❤️. Recovery is possible and you are doing the right thing getting help.

[@anaciobanu6242]

I am so afraid about PPD! I am 16 weeks pregnant, but I never really wanted to have a baby until I met my husband !! He is just an amazing man and he wanted us to have a baby,he has 2 from previous relationships for me will be my first baby! I am just thinking that not being a baby person will make me get PPD! I am so scared 😔

[@lisaaabramson]

Congrats on your pregnancy! I'm sorry you're feeling afraid Ana, but you're doing the right thing to educate yourself during your pregnancy. Being a baby person or not a baby person doesn't impact your chances of getting postpartum depression. But you should seek out a therapist to connect with during your pregnancy - just in case you need extra support during your pregnancy or when the baby arrives. Postpartum Progress has tons of resources so you can find someone who specializes in maternal mental health. www.postpartumprogress.com/

[@anaciobanu6242]

Lisa Abramson hi there Lisa me again after almost 1 and a half year ,the baby will be 1 in January! Unfortunately I predicted right with the PPD,I am still fighting with it,it is terrible...because of it I didn't breastfed,that put me into a deeper depression....I am mentally tired,not physically (my baby is a sleeper)... and the worst thing is that my husband doesn't believe in such a thing as PPD.... .I hate being a mother...I feel like I am failing that every single second....well,I hope that some day this will be just a horrible memory!!! All the best!! Hugs!🤗

[@drearperry8727]

Ana Ciobanu having babies for men seems to be common for women with "PPD".its always you're type. Unfit for motherhood to begin with. Poor child. I hope you give it up for adoption.

[@Kath-Erina]

@@drearperry8727 how dare you say that???

[@Kath-Erina]

@@anaciobanu6242 dear Ana, I hope you are doing much better by now, if not, find professional help! I too had post partum depression. And going to therapy alone was such a huge help and I was able to crawl out of that dark hole over time. Just having someone to share it with who truly understands is such a big relief!! And know that you are NOT alone in this! Feel free to comment back if you need someone to talk and support! I'm here ❤

[@AlifIzammel992]

Hi there, Is it possible for me to use this video for an academic project? I'm from Malaysia by the way. Credit will be given where it's due.

[@lisaaabramson]

of course, happy to help. you can email me at my website www.lisaabramson.com if you need anything else.

[@AlifIzammel992]

Thank you.

[@TXtoTN]

I am 1 in 7

[@lisaaabramson]

I'm sorry to hear that you too struggled, but please know that you're not alone. There are so many of us "warrior moms" out there that have struggled, but also recovered by asking for and receiving professional support.

[@Captbier]

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[@Elisheval]

She makes me dizzy. Stop moving! I can't concentrate on your amazing lecture!