What to do if you think you have postpartum depression
If after giving birth you notice that you are more down than usual and that you are not able to cope with your situation, you could have postpartum depression.
The arrival of motherhood in your life is something you must celebrate, it is an important event that will change you forever. But for many women, the birth of their baby can also be a bittersweet moment. There are many women around the world who suffer from postpartum depression, which on many occasions is also accompanied by great anxiety .
Depression prostrate is characterized by a low mood, a lot of sadness, classic symptoms of depression, etc. This problem can be mild and can be overcome in a few weeks without additional help, or it can become a serious problem. The prostrate depression can appear during the twelve months after giving birth.
Some mothers are at higher risk than others, especially those who have suffered from a mental disorder in the past or have had a traumatic pregnancy or birth, or perhaps those who do not have an adequate support network. The condition can affect any new mother, regardless of background.
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STRESS AND ANXIETY AFTER CHILDBIRTH
If you have anxiety and stress after childbirth, you should be careful with this, especially if the symptoms are persistent and do not improve. You will need to seek professional help in order to rule out possible postpartum depression. There are cases in which the search for help should be done as quickly as possible, especially those where the mother has thoughts of suicide or thoughts of harming the baby.
If you think that you have postpartum depression it is very serious in you because the symptoms are getting worse and you feel more and more down, then you need to have persistence. If you do not feel capable of doing it yourself, ask someone close to you to help you, to find a professional for you. No mother who has problems should suffer alone.
Help should be sought as soon as you realize that you have a serious emotional problem, even if the symptoms do not seem too serious or if they are not the traditional ones of depression. It’s also key that you don’t give up, that you keep trying until you can get the support and treatment you need.
Some mothers are afraid to ask for help in case social services get involved and take their baby from them, but this should not be a concern as treatment is always geared towards keeping the baby always with its mother. Honesty and openness are always the best strategy. Any mother having problems should see her GP, health visitor or midwife as soon as possible.
There is nothing to be ashamed of, and it is highly unlikely that you will be able to say something that the healthcare professional has not heard before: the more they understand, the better and more tailored your support will be. There are also help and support groups that you can look for in order to learn about other cases and receive support from other moms who have gone through the same situation.
THE SUPPORT OF YOUR PARTNER AND YOUR FAMILY IS ESSENTIAL
If you have the support of your loved ones, you will not feel so alone and you can entrust your feelings to someone who loves you and watches over you. Becoming a mother can be as lonely as going through a divorce or bereavement. This feeling can be aggravated because socially only the beautiful and happy part of motherhood is accepted, when the reality is that motherhood is really complicated, especially the first months of the baby’s life, when the mother is still recovering. .
A full recovery is possible as long as you get the necessary help and of course, if you put all your will into getting it.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.
