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Attention! If you identify any of these symptoms, you need to seek help from a professional. You are not alone!
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Postpartum depression, also called “baby blues”, can occur in the first moments after childbirth or go through a gradual process, little by little, and settle down over two weeks. However, if the period of symptoms persists for longer, a doctor should be consulted quickly.
10 symptoms related to postpartum depression
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- sleep variation– A sharp fluctuation in sleep patterns occurs, causing insomnia.
- excessive stress – Recurring arguments with family members and spouse without even identifying a reasonable reason, or because you think they don't care enough to help you take care of your baby.
- Suicidal thoughts – The desire to commit suicide or to harm oneself is recurrent. The idea of hurting the baby is also possible.
- mood swing – In this sign, the carrier of depression has changes in mood, such as loss of mood, low self-esteem, bad mood, among others.
- bad feelings – A clear example of this sign is the presence of sadness or guilt, causing loss of appetite or excess, bouts of frequent crying, and last but not least, the patient is overcome with a feeling of unhappiness at being mother.
- lack of satisfaction– The mother loses interest in the things she used to be enthusiastic about doing.
- Difficulties with tasks– The bearer also loses interest in the obligations she had before, such as daily tasks. During this period, disinterest in responsibilities falls to the ground.
- Concern about being a good mother – The concern revolves around the incapable look of the mother, causing her to worsen anxiety, stress, guilt, hopelessness, negative thoughts, among many others. Your mind relates to such emotions, triggering an existential crisis linked to the future of baby, or even it is thought that there is no bond between them, generating discomfort in being with the child.
- move away – With feelings overloaded, the next step is to avoid talking to family, friends, or even your spouse.
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