Essays on Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a debilitating mental health condition that affects new mothers after giving birth. PPD can be overwhelming and feel like an emotional roller coaster, as it can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt, and exhaustion. It’s important to understand the signs of postpartum depression so you know when to seek help from your doctor or therapist.The causes of postpartum depression are not fully understood but there appears to be both hormonal changes associated with childbirth and social factors that may contribute to its development. Hormonal changes such as a drop in estrogen levels or an increase in progesterone have been linked to PPD. Social factors include isolation due to lack of family support or financial strain on the family caused by having a newborn. Stressful life events such as death in the family or divorce may also contribute heavily towards developing this disorder in some women. Symptoms for Postpartum Depression vary among individuals but usually involve feeling extreme sadness or hopelessness, crying excessively, loss of appetite/appetite change, difficulty sleeping even when baby is asleep during night time feedings, fatigue/exhaustion even after resting enough hours each day , withdrawal from friends and activities they once enjoyed prior to pregnancy , irritability/anger outbursts over minor issues , difficulty concentrating on tasks at hand , anxiety symptoms such as fear over their ability as a mother or fear something bad might happen if they leave home without baby etc . It’s important for any woman who believes she may be experiencing PPD”or anyone else who notices changes in her behavior”to seek professional help right away. Treatment options depend on individual needs but typically include talk therapy with a qualified mental health provider; medication management prescribed by psychiatrist; lifestyle interventions such as yoga/ meditation ; support groups; self-care strategies including adequate rest; nutrition & exercise; exposure to daylight ; connecting with supportive people ; setting achievable goals . Making small steps towards recovery can make large strides toward wellness.
Introduction The above article was published on August 2013 by Doug Brunk in the Frontline Medical News. This piece of psychology work can be found in the following website, www.clinicalpyschiatry.com. This piece of work was part of expert analysis from the ADAA Annual Conference. Review of literature The purpose of this article was to establish […]
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