What effect does smoking marijuana have on mild postnatal depression?
I know it is bad but I feel calm and in control when I smoke. I do not smoke in front of my child or when he is under my supervision. I love being a mum and a wife, and I want it to remain this way. Please help. Marijuana can act as a relaxant for your postnatal depression in the short term but, in the long term, it can be destructive. The marijuana can make your depression worse, and it may also bring on a psychosis. I strongly recommend you see your doctor for a full medical assessment and to get advice on a therapist or postnatal care centre nearest to you. There are other less damaging ways to relax. Q. I am a young mother suffering from depression. I’m taking an antidepressant but have dizziness and anxiety problems. Can you explain why I feel this way? I’m very stressed. Dizziness, palpitations, anxiety and panic attacks are a very common part of postnatal depression. They can be very scary and distressing symptoms that are hard to manage. It is really important that you see your
