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From: Darlene A. Gray
Date: 11/11/04
Time: 10:35:58 PM
Remote Name: 68.85.240.137
To Ade and All Husbands/Partners: My heart goes out to you; both my husband and I have been where you are! It is no easy task to deal with.
I can only suggest that you EDUCATE YOURSELVES AS MUCH AS YOU CAN THROUGH INTERNET SEARCHES, ESP. WWW.depressionafterdelivery.com and www.postpartum.net "The New Mother Syndrome", by Carol Dix, published in 1985 remains the best source to help you understand what happens to our loved ones after childbirth. After experiencing Postpartum Psychosis for the second time, 26+ years ago, there is still no more preventative measures available today than there was then. "For the grace of God go I." This book explains why those mothers who experience PPD/PPP are still being misdiagnosed, and ill-treated for the real feelings/issues they have, and it is due to the misinterpretation by the American Psycological Assocation regarding 1930's studies done that proved the existence in PPD/PPP mothers of an endocrine system imbalance. Psychiatrists, including Dr. Phil, (PPD Show a few weeks ago) fail miserably at educating the general public about what consitutes an at-risk mother. The APA also fails to tell society that they omitted the very term "postpartum" from the very Diagnoses Code Books from 1972 to 1992. During that twenty years med students were not trained in methods for treating mothers found within postpartum difficulties. The American Psychological Society's misinterpretation of the 1930's studies has led us to where we are today - fending for ourselves until our families about fall apart. It simply is not right! New research is slow in coming, check out www.melaniesbattle.org for specifics on HR846 (Bill asking for research and postpartum care) I just spoke to Carol Blocker tonight - this Bill has been postponed, "again" until the next "Congress". If it had been passed even during this year, perhaps Depression After Delivery could have found funding to keep its 1-800 number on line - it ends 11/30/04. For now, the best way that you can help your wife and the mother of your children, is to do what is not easy ... get medical treatment immediately! and not just psychological. (Thyroid imbalance possible.) You may call me at 717-421-0279 and I'll look up what resource is available in your area according to Postpartum Support International. It took me over three years to come out of my "zombie" state as a result of Psychosis. I would hate to see your wife have to wait that long for help. "Always A Mother"