After experiencing a huge moral and physical shock, the female body can "include" some protective mechanisms that are simply impossible to control. To all this, nights without sleep, chronic fatigue, abrupt changes in the habitual rhythm of life are added. That is why it is so important not to miss the first symptoms of postpartum depression, which in the future will significantly overshadow the joy of motherhood and be passed on to the child.
The first day after the resolution of the burden, the woman is tormented by the most controversial emotions: from panic fear to exuberant joy and happiness. However, very soon they will be replaced by sadness, apathy and anxiety, which is quite normal. This "worked" hormones. However, at this or that moment, a peak situation may occur, in which everything splashes out: a fallen burden of responsibility, fear, fatigue and misunderstanding in the family.
Every month, with the onset of menstruation, a woman begins to experience irritability, she is suffering from insomnia and mood swings. However, do not confuse such a passing state with a real depression. Manifestations of postpartum depression are much more serious, they begin to form immediately after the birth of the child and intensify over time. That's why Mom, as well as all of her surroundings, you need to be on the alert. And if at least one of the signs of postpartum depression has appeared, it is necessary immediately to demand the help and care of relatives and family members.
What causes the symptoms of postpartum depression in women?
Doctors are of the opinion that such a condition can be caused by one or several factors simultaneously. For example, it could be:
- A sharp fall in the body of a woman level of progesterone and estrogen. This reduces the activity of the thyroid gland, and hence fatigue and depressed state appear.
- Doubts about their attractiveness and desire, suffered pain and fear.
- Stress, as a result of inexperience in the care of the baby, despite the fact that the woman herself needs rest and recovery.
How is postpartum depression manifested?
Of course, everyone suffers this condition in different ways, but the main symptoms are:
- the most terrible thing is the loss of interest in the little man who appeared: the mother literally tears up conflicting feelings that she can not cope with;
- There are often even negative feelings associated with the child, who come to replace detachment from him;
- There may also be a fear of injuring a toddler, frightening him or doing something wrong;
- no concern for themselves, as a woman;
- emerging thoughts about suicide or self-inflicted self-harm;
- lack of motivation and energy to perform duties;
- postpartum depression in women can manifest as a complete or partial loss of sleep, sudden weight loss or weight gain.
Treatment of symptoms of postpartum depression
In fact, it is necessary to constantly follow simple recommendations that will become a guarantee of the uselessness of medical intervention. And it, believe me, not the best way will affect you and your baby. So, what you need to do:
- Do not save on sleep and rest. Do not hesitate to entrust home affairs to your relatives and sleep with your baby.
- Pay a lot of attention to the diet and its contents. Preference is given to healthy foods, not sweets, as a comforting remedy.
- Make time for yourself. It can be spent on shopping, a beauty salon, a movie or a museum. The main thing is that the process brings pleasure and pleasure.
- Walking is the most healing medicine, and the more time you walk, the better you will feel, both morally and physically.