Posted by morgan miller on February 24, 2011, at 23:17:44
In reply to Re: New research on Depressed Moms, posted by floatingbridge on February 24, 2011, at 19:06:19
Hey FB, I understand, we're good : ) I didn't take that personally, but I did sense some frustration on your part. Sorry, I was afraid you might not respond well to this. I probably should not have posted it at all out of being more sensitive to you and other mothers here. Is there a better place to post studies like this? The Psychology board? I wonder if Dr. Bob would be open to making a board called Mentall Illness Research/Study/Causes, or something like that.
I just think that the more it becomes apparent to the rest of the world how much a mother's connection with their child plays a major role in development and possibly the development of mental illness, both, the more sense of urgency there will be to take further steps to better treat depression, and, the better chance there will be of reducing the likelihood of mental illness like depression developing into a major problem throughout childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Sheesh, what's up with the long winded comma filled sentences? : )
Twinleaf, I do think medication has the potential to transform some into a state where pleasure centers are more reactive, positive emotional states are heightened, and capacity for empathy and compassion are enhanced. When I fell good on an antidepressant, I feel more connected with people, I'm able to cry for people much much easier, I'm able to cry for myself much much easier, and I both desire physical contact more and feel more pleasure from it.
Morgan
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