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would obsessive dieting and exercise after child birth be considered a type of post natal depression?

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Age: 27

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Good Morning,

These behaviors do not fall under the category of the depressive disorders (they could fall under an eating disorder category but other symtoms need to be present in order for such a diagnosis to be given)

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Answered:	8/16/2009

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would obsessive dieting and exercise after child birth be considered a type of post natal depression?

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Good Morning, These behaviors do not fall under the category of the depressive disorders (they could fall under an eating disorder category but other symtoms need to be present in order for such a diagnosis to be given)

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Gender: Female
Age: 27

Good Morning,

These behaviors do not fall under the category of the depressive disorders (they could fall under an eating disorder category but other symtoms need to be present in order for such a diagnosis to be given)