Symptoms
of Postpartum Depression
If
you are experiencing any of the following:
-
Crying for “no reason”
-
Feelings of inadequacy
-
Difficulty making decisions
- Asking
directions for simple tasks
-
Forgetfulness, confusion
- Failure
to keep appointments
- Fear
of being alone
- Anxiety
and/or panic attacks
- Nervousness,
shaking or trembling
- Dizziness,
heart pounding, chest pains
- Fantasies
of disaster, bizarre fears, intrusive thoughts
- Feelings
of hopelessness
- Significant
changes in eating patterns
- Sleep
disturbances
- No
interest in previously enjoyable activities
- Withdrawal
and isolation from family and friends
- Breastfeeding
problems
- Inability
to touch or care for baby
- Feelings
of not wanting the baby
- Desire
to leave family, feeling trapped
- Angry
feelings toward husband, baby, or self
- Hostility,
tantrums, “feeling out of control”
- Thoughts
of hurting self or baby
- Compulsive
behaviors, checking and rechecking things
- Increased
alcohol consumption or drug use
- Unresolved
feelings about a complicated delivery and/or postnatal complications
Help
is available!!
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