Anonymous asked this question on 4/27/2000:

Do you feel that Manic Depression is caused by or made worse by the onset of a monthly period? My friend is still breast feeding her baby, has suffered from 'depression' for years, but has had a bad experience recently of wanting to commit suicide. It seems she got her first period after the birth of baby, at 8 months. She is not coping very well at all at present. Please help us to understand what could be going on within her brain. She has been taking Zoloft but it seems not to be working effectively any more. Would Prozac be a better option. She is going to see a psychiatrist but is getting desperate as the waiting list for these people is so long. Thankyou for any help at all.

sabbath1 gave this response on 4/28/2000:

My name is (Dr. Joseph J. Miraglia DD Ph.D.) Site: http://home.infospace.com/anatevka1 Manic Depression is a very real disorder, and has many variations and levels and can be dangerous not only to the mother but also the child...Please visit my site for more information and if you would like more information contact me....

sabbath1 gave this follow-up answer on 4/28/2000:

I look forward to hereing from you soon.