This Isn't What I Expected [2nd edition] - Overcoming Postpartum Depression (Paperback, 2nd edition)

"Will I ever feel like myself again?""Why am I so sad and irritable all of the time?""Will my wife ever be like she used to be?""Why didn't anyone tell us to expect this?" If you or someone you love is among the one in seven women stricken by PPD, you know how hard it is to get real help. In this definitive guide, postpartum experts Karen Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin offer compassionate support and solid advice on dealing with every aspect of PPD. Their proven self-help program, which can be used alone or with a support group or therapist, will help you monitor each phase of illness, recognize when you need professional help, cope with daily life, and recover with new strength and confidence. Learn how to:Identify the symptoms of PPD and distinguish it from "baby blues"Deal with panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive urges, and stress overloadBreak the cycle of shame and negative thoughtsMobilize support from your husband or partner, family, and friendsSeek and evaluate treatment optionsCope with the disappointment and loss of self-esteem

General

Imprint:	Da Capo Lifelong Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	October 2013
Authors:	Karen Kleiman • Valerie Raskin
Dimensions:	229 x 154 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	317
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7382-1693-5
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Advice on parenting > Pregnancy, birth & baby care Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with illness
LSN:	0-7382-1693-3
Barcode:	9780738216935

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