Postpartum Depression: Postpartum Depression Case Study

Julie was 26 when she had her first baby. The pregnancy was a wonderful experience with none of the morning sickness or any type of mood swings she expected. When she decided to have another baby at age 28 she was hopeful. Even though her family was wrought with women who experienced Postpartum Depression, and other family members who suffered from both anxiety and depression, her first pregnancy and its success gave her reason to think she would be once again lucky to have escaped this disorder.

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Near the end of her second pregnancy, she had a panic attack. Her husband left the house one evening to run an errand, and she became unreasonably fearful of being alone. She was genuinely shocked at her reaction, but could do nothing about it. By the time her husband returned, he was able to calm her down but she was unable to sleep that night. The next day however, she could sleep and she though little of the panic attack. Within 5 days of delivering her daughter, she describes descending into a spiral of depression and anxiety. When she could sleep at night, she woke in a panic. Most days she could not eat and had the feeling of not being able to breathe. She was in a constant state of fear. She went to many doctors who wanted to prescribe medications, but she did not want to pursue that avenue due to her family history with Postpartum Depression and medication side effects.

Finally she found a doctor who suggested Neurofeedback along with Counseling. She was given an article to read about this treatment and decided this was the path she would pursue. It took approximately 3 months before she began to feel somewhat normal, and after 9 months of treatment she felt free from the bondage of depression and anxiety brought about by the Postpartum Depression.

Of course, not every patient who undergoes neurofeedback training gets this kind of change. However, we do find improved outcomes in approximately 85 to 90 percent of our clients. Consistency in treatment and a positive attitude are important ingredients for success.

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