Postpartum Psychosis
New mothers often have baby blues after giving birth and go through a mix of emotional, behavioural, and physical issues. Postpartum psychosis is the most severe form of mental health related concerns in new mothers. It is common for women to feel sad, anxious, scared, etc after the birth of their kid but when these issues do not seem to go and can turn into a serious issue.
Symptoms
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis
Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural therapy
Group therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Couple’s 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 have sudden thoughts about harming the baby or the baby harming you?
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Do you hear voices that aren’t coming from an actual source?
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Do you feel you are not emotionally connected to the baby?
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Do you have troubles related to your sleep?
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Do you think your appetite has changed?
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Do you feel very irritable and confused?
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Do you often have thoughts of suicide?
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Do you feel your baby would be better off without you as their mother or primary caregiver?
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