Symptoms of postpartum depression can be different for everyone, but typically people with postpartum depression have the following symptoms:
- Feeling anxious
- Lack of motivation or care
- Problems going to sleep or sleeping too much
- Feelings of guilt
- Feelings of isolation or feeling alone
- Feelings of hurting self
- Difficulty caring for self or infant
If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to contact your provider for help. There are many things available to treat postpartum depression such as counseling, therapy, or medication.