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Postpartum Depression Demystified Paperback – January 1, 2007

by Joyce Venis (Author), Suzanne McCloskey (Author)
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Postpartum depression is the most common complication women experience after childbirth — nearly 700,000 new moms suffer from it each year. Yet this serious mood disorder, characterized by sadness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness and guilt, insomnia, and thoughts of harming the baby or oneself, continues to be widely misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed. In Postpartum Depression Demystified, renowned PPD authority Joyce Venis and Suzanne McCloskey, both PPD sufferers themselves, turn their combined experience and expertise into an insightful and supportive guide for everyone living with and seeking to understand this condition. Venis and McCloskey cover topics including: the nature of PPD and how it differs from other perinatal mood disorders how to recognize and cope with the symptoms how to obtain an accurate diagnosis key risk factors and how to minimize them medications and therapies getting the support you need from your partner, family, and friends how PPD can affect your relationship with your partner and your baby nurturing yourself through recovery

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Unknown (January 1, 2007)
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 241 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 161559650X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1615596508
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TeeGee
5.0 out of 5 stars Gave to my daughter - it saved her sanity
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2012
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I have a type A daughter who just gave birth to her first child. During her pregnancy she read every book there was, scouted the best ob/gyn, bought the best baby equipment, and in general approached having her child as everything she did in life - with careful research and only the best.

Imagine shortly after the birth of the baby (about 3.5 weeks) her personality starts to change. She's short tempered (which is not all that unusual for type A, but it was REALLY bad), she was sleeping alot, she never smiled, she hated her body, she hated her lack of energy. She knew she had changed drastically from the 'go-get'em' girl she used to be, but couldn't put a finger on it. I suggested she might have post partum depression and to get to her Doc asap. The I did some research and purchased this book for her. It arrived 2 days later.

She immediately got an appointment, spilled her guts to the doctor with a lot of tears as well (she rarely cries) and he gave her a prescription for Lexipro.

Within 4/5 days she noticed a huge difference. Within 10 days she was nearly back to herself. She loved the book, loved the way it was set out and that it was written by doctors and nurses who showed the problem as a true medical issue for mothers of infants. My daughter is very sharp and critical of information that isn't supported. This book? She read from cover to cover in 2 days. She said it saved her.

Fast forward 4 months and she's doing great, is back to work, has her energy back but most of all UNDERSTANDS ppd is nothing to mess around with. It's a condition that is common, nothing to be ashamed of and very treatable.

Highly recommend.

UPDATE: Baby is 18 mos old; daughter is off Lexipro, and life is good for all! We are blessed. Daughter didn't like the drug so much except at the beginning, when it helped. After a time, she decided against continuing medication therapy, and has maintained her usual 'self' without the drug. She has recommended this book to others and I hear it has also been a life-saver for those she gave it to. Bottom line, if you suspect a family member, friend, or wife/gf has ppd, THIS book is still the best. Buy it for them - they will love you for it (I got loads of mileage out of my purchasing the book for her,lol) =)
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5.0 out of 5 stars The ESSENTIAL and ONLY book you need - great for mothers, partners, and supporters of mothers with postpartum problems
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014
Having experienced PPD and PPOCD/ANXIETY and was under treatment for a year and successfully overcame the battle (and even better than ever), I can say that I wish I had this book BEFORE I sought treatment. Fortunately, I had great healthcare providers, marital and family support, and learned all of the information in this book along the way, but boy, would it have been nice to have this book as soon as I realized something was wrong so that I could go into treatment faster (instead of waiting 3 weeks) and without fear.

Venis' book is the essential and integral guide for women and their partners (and family) who wish to understand the nature of the beast and how to control it and ultimately overcome it. I have read several other books on the topic and I can say this is THE book to buy if you can only afford ONE book to have. I bought this book for my second pregnancy *just in case* and it's still relevant in preventative care and understanding.

If you are struggling and feel you might need help, but are afraid to reach out - start with this book - it will give you the confidence you need to reach out and get help. It'll help you understand the symptoms, causes, medications, treatment methods, types of healthcare professionals and more that are available. If you are a spouse, family member, or partner, it will help you get the knowledge and insight you need to patiently and constructively support the mother struggling with PPD/A/OCD/Psychosis.

I think healthcare professionals should have this book, read it, and offer it to mothers that they suspect are having problems. It's informative, well-researched, speaks with truth and gentleness, and is accurate in terms of how a mother typically feels when she's struggling with postpartum issues and mental health problems. Excellent book - don't pass this one up.
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dkbi
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014
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Great!
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juju mama
5.0 out of 5 stars pp depr help book great.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2010
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great book to help know you are not alone with pp depression/anxiety symptoms. recommended by my therapist.
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M. Venis
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Only Women Experience The Effects Of PPD!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2007
Men, this book is a must read for you as well. This will give you the insight to a better understanding of what it is that our "Moms" are going through. Moms aren't the only ones who suffer, we do to. Through Joyce's extremely hard work and personal experience, this book helps us better understand an illness, that many do not know exists. No one knows better than me the personal sacrifice, pain, tears and most of all, care that Joyce has dedicated to Moms out there through phone calls, support groups and her practice. It makes me VERY proud that she has finally put her knowledge/experience into words for everyone to read. She has spent a lifetime helping Moms everywhere and making this book happen. It's long over due. Like I said, no one knows better than me. Not only am I a PPD survivor, I am her son!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Postpartum Depression Demystified
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2008
I was treated by Joyce Venis for postpartum depression and PMDD for several years. After seeing many other doctors who misdiagnosed my symptoms and made them worse, Joyce knew just what to do and led me on the path to mental wellness. Joyce is the the leading expert in the country on postpartum depression. Every pregnant woman, gynecologist, and psychiatrist ought to read her book and keep it close by as a reference. No mother should have to suffer with postpartum depression and its consequences. Doctors need to be educated on how to properly treat this disorder. I highly recommend this book. It deserves 4 stars. Review written by, C. Edwards, Pennington, NJ
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