Postpartum Depression |
Postpartum depression is a serious problem that can affect any woman during the first year after she gives birth. This depression may interfere with a woman's ability to live a normal life and to have a happy, thriving baby.
Some symptoms of depression are:
- I have not been able to laugh and see the funny side of things.
- I have not looked forward with enjoyment to things.
- I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong.
- I have been anxious or worried for no good reason.
- I have been scared or panicky for no good reason.
- Things have been getting on top of me.
- I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping.
- I have felt sad or miserable.
- I have been so unhappy that I have been crying.
- The thought of harming myself has occurred to me.
If you have any of these symptoms, please call us, or contact your primary care physician .
For more information, contact the National Institute of Mental Health.
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