Sunday, 8 September 2013
According to BabyCenter.com, here are some signs of Postpartum Anxiety/Blues:
What is postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression can begin any time during the first two months after you give birth. Symptoms may include:
- Irritability or hypersensitivity
- Difficulty concentrating
- Anxiety and worry
- Crying or tearfulness
- Anger
- Negative feelings such as sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, or guilt
- Loss of interest in activities you usually enjoy
- Difficulty sleeping (especially returning to sleep)
- Fatigue or exhaustion
- Changes in appetite or eating habits
- Headaches, stomachaches, muscle or backaches
Postpartum Depression is something to take seriously. There are many changes that occur after a new baby arrives that can feel overwhelming. Your life completely changes, and you have a new life to take care of. But it is important that you try to understand your feelings, and access them. Here are some things that may be helpful in dealing with you anxiety:
- Take some time for yourself - whether it is a bath, or just some time alone you will need to get used to having a new baby to take care of, but you must take care of yourself as well
- Talk to a health care professional - if you feel that your postpartum depression is unbearable, you may need to talk to someone; There is no shame in doing so, remember this is a common occurrence.
- Ask for help. Your baby's father is there to help you through the transition but he can not read your mind, ask him to help.
- Do not neglect yourself - Looking good on the outside may sound superficial but it makes a difference to how you are feeling on the inside. Be sure to try and encourage yourself to look your best at all times!
For more tips see the full article here: Postpartum Blues - BabyCenter
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