Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression refers to the type of depressive disorder that occurs in women after the delivery of her child/children, and is usually characterized by emotional, physical, and behavioural changes happening to her. It is actually a form of major depressive disorder.
Symptoms
Symptoms of PPD
Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Couple’s therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Dialectical behavioural therapy
Interpersonal therapy
How are you feeling today ?
You can ask these questions to yourself and if you say “Yes” to most of these, you should seek the expertise of a medical and mental health professional and navigate through your symptoms and concerns with medications, psychotherapy and counselling.
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Do you feel that you are not bonding with your baby?
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Do you feel that you are crying a lot for no absolute reason?
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Do you feel you are not able to sleep or have any other sleep-related issues?
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Do you feel there is no sense of joy or pleasure around you?
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Do you have a lower libido after the birth of your child?
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Do you undergo mood changes often?
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