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Private Practice

Private PracticeABC

Season 6, Episode 7

3 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Recurrent pregnancy lossPsychological distress

Megan is undergoing her fifth fertility treatment attempt and experiences severe anxiety about losing the pregnancy again after four previous miscarriages. She has multiple episodes of cramping and fear, making repeated ER visits, and develops an unhealthy dependence on her doctor.

Also known as: Depression

Medication dependenceMarital strain

Dana is severely depressed following her daughter Sarah's disappearance six weeks prior. She is dependent on sedative medications to cope with grief and experiences difficulty functioning, becoming nearly catatonic in her daughter's bedroom.

Also known as: Anxiety attacks

Obsessive behaviorsInappropriate attachment to physician

Megan exhibits severe anxiety related to her pregnancy, manifesting as hypervigilance for miscarriage symptoms, frequent medical visits for reassurance, and obsessive fear about losing the baby.