Usually, postpartum depression is manifested by excessive irritation in relation to the outside world, and even to the child. Fortunately, only 12 percent of women suffer from this disease. Not every young mother can admit that she has postpartum depression. Such a condition is still considered a disease, and if it is not treated, it can develop into a very serious pathology.
How does postpartum depression manifest?
By the end of pregnancy, many young mothers begin to worry about themselves and their child. Many pregnant women begin to think that they cannot be excellent mothers and anxiety begins to build up, as a result, control over the situation is lost.
Most often, a woman during pregnancy begins to idealize her child and his behavior, but in fact, in the first months, the baby does not live up to expectations, which is why postpartum depression develops. In our society, depression is not considered a serious disease, although in the postpartum period it is a very dangerous pathology.
Is it really depression?
In order to treat depression, you need to know for sure that this is not an ordinary blues or a dull state after childbirth. Postpartum depression, blues, and discouragement share common symptoms, for example:
- I always want to cry;
- poor sleep;
- anxiety, etc.
This usually does not require medical attention and goes away on its own after a month or two. Postpartum depression lasts much longer; this condition can last up to a year. Often such a feeling turns into a chronic one, due to the fact that the young mother refuses to admit the problem, such women do not ask for help from the outside, pretending that everything is fine. There is a small percentage of women who have postpartum depression for more than a year. Depression is usually accompanied by feelings of guilt, and young mothers are ashamed that they cannot perform their duties in relation to the baby well.
Neurotic depression
It manifests itself in women who suffered from nervous disorders before pregnancy. What symptoms appear:
- anger, irritation, aggression;
- strained relationships with loved ones;
- panic;
- frequent heartbeat;
- sleep disturbance;
- heavy sweating;
- problems in bed;
- fear for yourself and your health, usually manifests itself at night.
Psychosis
It is a very terrible condition, young mothers suffering from this ailment often think about suicide and can harm the child. Fortunately, psychosis is rare and does not last long.
Prolonged depression
The most common type, this type of depression develops from the usual blues, most often it is attributed to ordinary fatigue. Depression can be recognized by signs such as tearfulness, constant guilt, and intense irritation. This type of depression lasts up to a year, but there are also more protracted cases up to three years.
Treatment
Many doctors identify two methods of treating postpartum depression: medication and psychotherapeutic. If this situation is caused by hormonal imbalance, antidepressants are prescribed to maintain the balance of serotonin. Many young mothers are afraid to take medication because of breastfeeding, but you need to understand that doctors take breastfeeding into account and prescribe only approved drugs.
In most cases, it is easier to cope with postpartum depression by contacting a therapist. A qualified specialist can offer different techniques, perhaps the use of hypnosis, it all depends on the type and depth of depression.
In custody
Depression is a complex condition and its course depends on many factors. Such a feeling can last a month, or it can last for years. The state of affairs requires tremendous support from family and friends.
