Guide To The Major Types Of Depression

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is a type of depression that can occur after giving birth. When women have a baby, it's common for them to experience multiple powerful emotions, including anxiety, fear, joy, and excitement. Many mothers experience some 'baby blues' following childbirth. During this period, it's common for mothers to experience difficulty sleeping, anxiety, waking up during the night, tiredness during the day, crying spells, and mood swings. These feelings usually set in two or three days after giving birth, and they can last for a maximum of two weeks. Though these feelings may be tiring and annoying, they are normal and expected. However, some new mothers experience more long-lasting and serious depression symptoms. If a woman has postpartum depression, she might experience more severe mood swings, withdrawal from friends and family, excessive crying, feelings of worthlessness, fear she isn't a good mother, severe anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming fatigue, and a reduced interest in the hobbies and activities she previously enjoyed. If women or their loved ones think they might be experiencing postpartum depression, it's important to talk to a doctor to get prompt treatment.

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