Postpartum depression: an invisible challenge to protect the mental health of new mothers

Postpartum depression is a common mental disorder in puerperal period, which may bring great trouble and pain to new mothers. This article will introduce the main manifestations of postpartum depression to help new mothers better understand and cope with this intangible challenge.

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Postpartum depression may lead to emotional problems such as depression, depression, apathy, anxiety, fear and irritability of new mothers. These problems may get worse at night, making new mothers feel lonely and uneasy.

Decline in self-evaluation

Postpartum depression will reduce the new mother's self-evaluation, resulting in self-abandonment and guilt. She may be hostile to the people around her and nervous about her family and husband. This depressed mood will affect the confidence and self-esteem of the new mother.

The creativity and initiative of thinking are impaired.

Postpartum depression may affect the creativity and initiative of the new mother, making her lose confidence in life and feel that life is meaningless. She may suffer from anorexia, sleep disorder, fatigue and decreased libido. In severe cases, the new mother may have despair and suicidal thoughts, and even fall into a state of confusion or lethargy.

Seek professional help in time.

Postpartum depression is a complex and diverse psychological problem. If the new mother has related symptoms, please seek the help of doctors, psychotherapists or support groups in time. Communicating with professionals can help new mothers cope with postpartum depression and restore their mental health.

* * * Love and support

Let's care and support new mothers and protect their mental health. If your friends or family members are new mothers, please care more about them and give them more understanding and support.