Aripiprazole as a mood stabiliser in postpartum depression with premorbid passive-dependent personality structure: A case report

Abstract

Depression is becoming a widespread illness. One of the most dangerous types of depression is postpartum depression. In the presented case of postpartum depression, aggravating factor was patient's personality structure. With the frequent giving up on previous therapy, frequent mood swings, and the present feeling of helplessness, the very treatment of depressive episode within the postpartum depression was difficult. In this case report, the introduction of aripiprazole as a drug with a proven effect on mood swings and tendency to mood stabilisation resulted with complete and long-lasting remission.

Keywords

• postpartum depression
• premorbid personality structure
• aripiprazole