Postpartum Depression has been in the news recently because of celebrity moms, such as Marie Osmond that have made their cases public to help others.
There are of course some serious cases in the news where moms have killed their children believing she and they would be better off.
Postpartum Depression typically shows up from a few weeks to up to 6 months after the birth of your baby.
Some of the symptoms of Postpartum Depression-PPD include insomnia, weepy and sadness all day, along with loss of interest in activities, concentration difficulty, and a change in your appetite.
You may have erratic mood swings, excessive guilt, and panic attacks.
Intrusive thoughts of inadequacy as a parent and/or hurting your baby have occurred.
Something called Postpartum Psychosis can also present itself causing hallucinations.
Bizarre thinking could occur and you could become delusional.
The worst symptom is not just the thought of committing suicide but the attempting of it.
Treatment for these issues is extremely important for your safety and that of your baby.
There is helps available, especially from your physician who can help determine if it is Postpartum Depression and help decide on a treatment plan.
In the meantime, take advantage of offers from family and friends to help with the baby, with housekeeping, cooking, or whatever you need so it won't feel so overwhelming for you.
You can try to sleep when your baby sleeps.
Take a walk with your baby, get out in the sunshine for a little while and as often as possible.
Do something for yourself, go get your nails or hair done, go for a coffee with a friend, or curl up in a chair with a good book when your baby is resting.
It can make a world of difference in your mood.
Have someone watch the baby while you shower or take a nap yourself.
Other treatments (for) Postpartum Depression include Psychotherapy where you can work out the pressures you may be feeling and learn positive ways to deal with them.
Prescription medications may be tried to see if they will help you get through this.
If you are afraid of the side effects, herbal treatments such as St.
John's Wort and 5-HTP also known as Hydroxytryptophan could be beneficial.
It is an amino acid taken from the Griffonia Simplicifolia plant.
An evaluation of your diet may reveal a deficiency in Omega 3 fatty acids, which can create such issues as inflammatory diseases or cancers.
When corrected, Omega 3's support mental alertness, reduce effects of Macular Degeneration, and symptoms of Alzheimer's.
The best treatments (for) Postpartum Depression are those that work for you.
It could be that psychotherapy and medication or herbal supplementation might be for you.
It is extremely important for you to continue treatment and any medication or other treatments the doctor prescribes until you are told its okay for you to do so.
You can and will get through this with the proper help and a little work.
It's for your benefit and your baby's benefit as well.
There are of course some serious cases in the news where moms have killed their children believing she and they would be better off.
Postpartum Depression typically shows up from a few weeks to up to 6 months after the birth of your baby.
Some of the symptoms of Postpartum Depression-PPD include insomnia, weepy and sadness all day, along with loss of interest in activities, concentration difficulty, and a change in your appetite.
You may have erratic mood swings, excessive guilt, and panic attacks.
Intrusive thoughts of inadequacy as a parent and/or hurting your baby have occurred.
Something called Postpartum Psychosis can also present itself causing hallucinations.
Bizarre thinking could occur and you could become delusional.
The worst symptom is not just the thought of committing suicide but the attempting of it.
Treatment for these issues is extremely important for your safety and that of your baby.
There is helps available, especially from your physician who can help determine if it is Postpartum Depression and help decide on a treatment plan.
In the meantime, take advantage of offers from family and friends to help with the baby, with housekeeping, cooking, or whatever you need so it won't feel so overwhelming for you.
You can try to sleep when your baby sleeps.
Take a walk with your baby, get out in the sunshine for a little while and as often as possible.
Do something for yourself, go get your nails or hair done, go for a coffee with a friend, or curl up in a chair with a good book when your baby is resting.
It can make a world of difference in your mood.
Have someone watch the baby while you shower or take a nap yourself.
Other treatments (for) Postpartum Depression include Psychotherapy where you can work out the pressures you may be feeling and learn positive ways to deal with them.
Prescription medications may be tried to see if they will help you get through this.
If you are afraid of the side effects, herbal treatments such as St.
John's Wort and 5-HTP also known as Hydroxytryptophan could be beneficial.
It is an amino acid taken from the Griffonia Simplicifolia plant.
An evaluation of your diet may reveal a deficiency in Omega 3 fatty acids, which can create such issues as inflammatory diseases or cancers.
When corrected, Omega 3's support mental alertness, reduce effects of Macular Degeneration, and symptoms of Alzheimer's.
The best treatments (for) Postpartum Depression are those that work for you.
It could be that psychotherapy and medication or herbal supplementation might be for you.
It is extremely important for you to continue treatment and any medication or other treatments the doctor prescribes until you are told its okay for you to do so.
You can and will get through this with the proper help and a little work.
It's for your benefit and your baby's benefit as well.