Typical symptoms of postpartum depression How long does it take to recover from postpartum depression

Many pregnant women will experience depression after giving birth. This is a relatively normal phenomenon, usually caused by excessive stress after giving birth. So here we need to understand the typical manifestations of postpartum depression? How long does it take to recover from postpartum depression?

1. Long-term low mood. The most obvious characteristic of patients with depression is long-term low mood. When they are serious, the world is dim and there is nothing that can interest them. They often fall into sadness, loneliness, depression and other emotions, and they last for a long time. There may be a few days in the middle when their mood improves, but they will soon fall into depression again and find it difficult to extricate themselves.

2. Anorexia, etc. In addition to mental depression, mothers will also experience physical changes. For example, anorexia, no matter how delicious the food is, they will not be interested; insomnia, difficulty falling asleep; decreased libido, obvious weight gain or loss, and easy fatigue.

3. Self-confidence decreases. The mother has a low self-evaluation and thinks that she cannot take good care of the baby. She worries all day about whether the baby is healthy and can grow up safely. She thinks about these problems over and over again every day. She lacks confidence in life and is hostile to people around her. She is extremely desperate and pessimistic, and may even commit suicide or harm the baby.

Postpartum depression usually first occurs within 6 weeks after delivery and can recover on its own within 3 to 6 months. Severe cases may even last until the baby goes to school. The incidence rate is 15% to 30%.

After a woman gives birth, she may recover from postpartum depression during the confinement period. If it can be discovered in time, correct and scientific adjustments are given, and the family members and the woman actively cooperate with the treatment, obvious results can be seen in about four weeks of treatment. For some mild cases, the effect can be seen in two or three weeks. For more serious depression, endocrine complications, etc., this type of depression is more complicated to treat and may take a little longer. But overall, the recovery of postpartum depression should be very good and the prognosis should be very good. For some serious patients, the treatment effect is not good, the diagnosis is late, or there are other complications, such as endocrine disorders. Under the influence of the above complex factors, the patient may become depressed, pessimistic, disappointed, and have suicidal tendencies. If the disappointment is extreme and cannot be controlled, suicidal behavior may occur. At this time, the cooperation of the mother and her lover, the close observation of the doctor, and scientific and targeted treatment are all very important.

In fact, some postpartum depression is only temporary depression. Generally, people who are more likely to suffer from postpartum depression are those who are mentally fragile. It is also relatively simple to prevent the occurrence of postpartum depression. Doing more things that are beneficial to physical and mental health is good. As long as the prevention work is done well, there is no possibility of getting sick. Depression is a mental and psychological disorder. Generally, the hearts of patients are more sensitive. Such people understand things differently from ordinary people. Their inner world is incomprehensible to ordinary people. Sometimes a word or a little thing may cause them to have an attack. Generally speaking, postpartum depression is better. It is caused by anxiety after childbirth. Generally, it is not a big deal. Just pay attention to adjusting your mentality. Postpartum depression is also quite common. Generally, not many mothers get sick after childbirth, or they may feel a little anxious. This is because after giving birth, the mother's body and mind cannot get a good rest and relief. If family members and lovers do their best after childbirth, so that the mother does not have a heavy mental and physical burden, the incidence of the disease will be greatly reduced. In addition, the mother must ensure adequate sleep, do some aerobic exercise appropriately, and listen to more pleasant music to help her recover better.

Postpartum depression is a disease with a very high incidence rate. Many women will develop postpartum depression after giving birth due to excessive tension and anxiety. The occurrence of postpartum depression seriously endangers women's physical health. Therefore, in our daily life, when facing the occurrence of this disease, we must pay great attention to it and cooperate with the doctor's treatment in time. After suffering from postpartum depression, you can go to a regular hospital for psychological examination and psychological counseling.