postpartum blues
Postpartum Depression – Why Am I Not Happy?
You’ve waited for the birth of your precious baby for so long and now it’s finally here. So why aren’t you over the moon?
Postpartum depression is a condition that affects close to 10% of women and is also known as the baby blues. It includes feeling sad and sometimes quite miserable and depressed. In many cases this type of depression is not recognized or treated as depression, often being passed off as “just the baby blues”. However, there are some things that can be done to treat it and help to get new moms feeling back to their happy selves again.
What Causes Postpartum Depression?
There are a variety of different reasons that you could be dealing these emotions after you have a baby. Often it’s a result of changes in the body’s hormones. Many hormonal changes occur in the body after having a baby, causing imbalances that possibly lead to depression. Also, thyroid levels can drop increasing the problem.
There are other factors that can bring on a dose of baby blues such as feeling nervous taking care of a new baby, stress, being sleep deprived, loss of identity and feeling you have no control over the little time that you have.
Signs of postpartum depression
There are many symptoms that resemble mainstream depression. If you happen to have any of these symptoms lasting for more than a couple of weeks, you could be dealing with postpartum depression.
- Problems staying focused
- Loss of appetite or overeating
- No energy
- Feelings of restlessness
- Irritability
- Loosing interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Crying more often than usual
- Feeling hopeless or overwhelmed
- Dealing with chest pains or headaches
- Withdrawing from family
Simple Treatments to Try - There are several treatments for postpartum depression, and while drug therapy is a last resort, talk therapy with a professional or even are simple things that you can do at home can all help.
Following are some simple alternative treatments you could try.
- Get More Sleep – Rest is essential when dealing with any kind of depression. When a new baby arrives it’s hard to get all the rest you need and this can lead to depression. Try napping along with baby so you get the rest you need.
- Talk to a Friend – If you’re dealing with the baby blues, just talking to someone can be a great help. You’ll realize that you’re not alone and it will help you to express your feelings.
- Get Out of the House – Staying at home all day is depressing in itself! You need to get out more. Take your baby out to show off to friends or simply go for a stroll around the block. It can really help.
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- Join a Support Group – Why not join a support group? You’ll find it a huge help. There are others out there who are also experiencing postnatal depression and joining a group with others who understand can be a healing experience.
- Baby Massage – Why not try baby massage? You could take a class to learn how. This is a great way that you can bond to your baby and you’ll soon be feeling better.
- Eat Enough Omega 3s – If you’re suffering PND, you may well be lacking in essential fatty acids which could lead to depression. So eat plenty of foods that have omega 3s in them, such as seafood or flax seed.
I hope this helps you overcome the postpartum blues. Remember it won’t last for ever.
