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Depression Blog with Nancy Schimelpfening February 2006 Archive

By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com Guide to Depression since 1998

Regulators Approve Patch to Treat Depression

Tuesday February 28, 2006
Although a patch is a convenient way to treat depression, it might not be as good as it sounds. The drug in the patch, Selegiline, belongs to the antidepressant ... Read More

Got the Bedroom Blues?

Thursday February 23, 2006
Is antidepressant-associated sexual dysfunction getting you down? Wellbutrin may be your answer.

Beat Depression Through a Healthful Lifestyle

Tuesday February 21, 2006
Lifestyle choices, such as improved diet and exercise, can make a difference in how you feel. Learn more about how healthful living can help in the battle against depression.

A 30-Minute Walk Boosts Your Mood

Thursday February 16, 2006
Researchers found that a 30 minute walk on a treadmill boosted the mood and well-being of subjects with major depressive disorders.

What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed?

Tuesday February 14, 2006
While putting together this site, I've approached it from the point of view of a recovering depressed person. As a result, I've overlooked some very important people who are suffering ... Read More

Top 10 Tips for Coping with Depression in a Relationship

Tuesday February 14, 2006
Depression in a relationship can lead to pain and frustration for both parties. If you are in a relationship with someone who has depression, these are some tips for helping ... Read More

I Think I'm Depressed, Now What?

Friday February 10, 2006
So you've decided you need to see someone for your depression. Now what? Your first visit should be to your family doctor for a thorough checkup. There are several medical conditions ... Read More

Meds During Pregnancy

Tuesday February 7, 2006
I just ran across an excellent reference site called Perinatology.com that deals with drug safety during pregnancy and lactation. If you're pregnant or plan to be, be sure to ... Read More

Mother's Mental Health and Medication Safety Are Both Important Issues

Thursday February 2, 2006
When it comes to determining whether to stop your medications during pregnancy, it's a difficult balancing act between medication safety and the risk of depression relapse. One woman's choice ... Read More

Pregnancy Does Not Protect Against Depression

Thursday February 2, 2006
Despite the conventional wisdom that hormonal changes during pregnancy protect against depression, researchers found a high risk of relapse in women who discontinued their antidepressants while expecting.
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