Postpartum mood disorders and psychosis are both possible developments after childbirth. They are not simple baby blues. Postpartum mood disorders are severe forms of depression. Postpartum psychosis, on the other hand, is a serious mental health disorder that requires emergency treatment. Both can have harmful consequences for both mother and child.
Symptoms of postpartum mood disorders may include:
- Depressed mood or severe mood swings
- Excessive crying
- Difficulty bonding with your baby
- Intense irritability and anger
- Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis may include:
- Delusions (belief in something that’s not real)
- Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or experiencing imaginary things)
- Paranoia and suspicious feelings
- Constant mood swings
- Feeling disconnected from your baby
With professional help and an utmost compassion for your situation, you can be free from the limitations of your mental health conditions and live a life you deserve.
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