It was all very low, low, low. Nothing she could do on her own could pull her out of that deep, dark place. Even a mild case needs to be dealt with. At two months, Dr. Dickey noticed that Mote's baby Reed was delayed in his development, so she advised his mother to take care of herself, because her well-being is essential to a functional family. Mote went into therapy and began taking an antidepressant medication.
Hormone changes after childbirth can affect the neuro-transmitters in the brain such as serotonin.
Antidepressants are frequently needed in order to lift the overwhelming darkness. What was very hard for me was not having anybody that I knew had gone through it. In such a case, hospitalization may be necessary. WFAA-TV Co. All Rights Reserved. Join or start this discussion Get personalized traffic reports.