Dr. Tim Johnson will answer viewers' questions....post yours here.

My baby is 6 months old and i still catch myself crying for no reason. Am i still suffering from having her?

Is it possible for the hormonal or physical changes that cause postpartum depression to effect the mother before she delivers?

How long before post partum depression can show up? my baby is almost 1...

I have not been diagnosed with depression but after seeing the show I now know thats what i am going through is there any way to deal with depression with out taking medication? And how can my husband help me through this.

my son is now 2 1/2. after having him i suffered f rom postpartum psychosis. i was hospitalized for about a month. i am wondering what my chances are of having it again with another child? also is there anything i can do to prevent this from happening again?

I had my second child 2 1/2 years after the first, and I also had postpartum psychosis with the first. The second time around, I was put on lithium, under a doctor's care, for a number of weeks before I had a scheduled induction. I had no post-partum problem at all! After several months, I was weaned off the lithium, and have had no problems with this since. You need to see a doctor before you get pregnant to discuss, and figure out a drug treatment plan so that you are at therapeutic levels before the baby is born.

I am a 30 year old female who gets very depressed and emotional around my period. I would like to have children. However, knowing that new mothers are 7 times more likely to develop serious mental illness after the birth of their child, would I be considered MORE likely to develop such illnesses? Thanks.

I feel that mild depression has plagued my life for sometime now, but now that my son is almost a year old, i find that I am getting worse. Is this because of birth or is this my ever exsisting depression? or could both be a factor? I am frustrated i want to enjoy my new life, but find it hard. I would like to get help but also find it difficult where to get it. Thank you very much.

What are the chances of a woman with bipolar disorder having an episode after giving birth. Doctors have told her she could have a baby but I worry about her mental health after giving birth. Do you have any statistics on this. Thanks

I feel like my life is falling about. Each day it seems to be getting worse. My baby is 5 months. I just really started feeling depressed. Its like I cant think straight and I have even through about suicide. I dont feel like a counselor would be helpful to me although I have been to see one. A few days ago I called to set me up an appointment with a pshychiatrist to be evaluated. Maybe they can give me some meds. It got to the point that I coudlnt even think straight so I thought meds might be best but now I'm feeling like what's the point. I love my baby...just dont know what's going on inside of me. Sometimes I feel good, but most times I feel terrible sad. I feel like my life is passing me by and I dont know what to do. My soul hurts and it feels like this feeling wont go away. I tried to stand clear of post partum since I was told that since I had expereinced depression before pregnancy that I am likely to get post partum. What do I do?

I have a 8 month old could I still have ppd? Second child after 13 years.

I have 4 children. I believe I suffered from Postpartum after the first one (now 6) even though I never sought help. I would just lay around crying all the time. After #3 (18mo. old) I felt really sad all the time and had no energy to do anything. I now have a 4 mo. old and after seeing your show I believe I am suffering from not only postpartum from this one but a carryover from the 3rd child. I am afraid that it may be more than just "postpartum". Do you have any suggestions on where I can go to see if it is just postpartum or something more.

Do women experience postpartum illnesses after experiencing a miscarriage?

I haven't been diagnosed with postpardam depression, but I think that I may have it. I have a four month old son and I've noticed that I am very sleep deprived all the time, I have trouble concentrating during normal activities, I find myself getting very angry and upset about little things. I haven't had thoughts about hurting my child, but I do get very frustrated and upset with him all the time. Is this normal or do you think that I may have postpardam depression, if so what can I do to better myself?

Had ppd after 2nd child 30 years ago!! Dr. at time said it 'will go away' Ten years later, I was finally treated by Dr. who said he had seen many women whose depression had BEGUN as ppd. Fatigue and other depressive symptoms were present. Have been treated by medicine ever since. Periodic consults with psychiatrists have only reinforced idea it began with pregnancy and delivery and that there were no 'issues' exacerbating the diagnosis. Now two of my daughters have experienced similar reactions after birth of children. What is going on?????

I suffered postpartum depression during my first pregnancy and am currently being treated for it after the birth of my second. My doctor prescribed an antidepressant and it seems to be working well. We would like to have another child in a couple of years. What are the chances of this happening again? Are antidepressants safe during pregnancy? How long should antidepressants be taken?

My daughter is exspecting her first baby. She is bi polar, and also has crohns desease. Mental health says during pregnancy women tend to do well and not experience episodes as they do in the norm. So far she has done very well with some mild depression along with being tired and sick at her stomach. She is in the beginning of her second trimester now.Being she is single she is living with me, and n i keep a watchful eye on her, and will continue after her delivery. Thank you for your report !

Did I hear in the report on postpartum illnesses, that it could last for years? If so, this is the first I've heard about it. Why or what would cause a mother to suffer so long?

Hi - I'm not the dr but wanted to let you know my postpartum issue took over three years for me to conquer it. I think that each person is different and recovery time varies like eye color - it's just the make-up of the person and the treatment.