Learn How to Identify Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is a psychological disorder that can occur soon after the baby is born or until the baby is 6 months old, causing symptoms of persistent discouragement, feelings of guilt, difficulty sleeping, decreased appetite, and decreased libido. Learn more about this problem in Understanding Postpartum Depression.

Taking the test to find out if you are having postpartum depression can help you identify depression early, increasing the chances of a cure, so answer the following questions and know in a moment if you may have depression:

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Rapid test to indicate Postpartum Depression. Respond, preferably, between the 2nd week and the 6th month of the baby.

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Can you still see the fun side of things?

• Ever.
• Sometimes.
• No, never.

Have I faced the future with joy?

• Ever.
• Sometimes.
• No, never.

Do you feel that it's always your fault if things go wrong?

• Do not.
• Sometimes.
• All the time.

Are you anxious or worried even for no reason?

• Do not.
• Sometimes.
• Very often, more than 4 times a week.

Am I scared or panicked for no reason?

• Ever.
• Sometimes.
• No, never.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the tasks and happenings of everyday life?

• Yes, most of the time I can not control the situation.
• Yes, sometimes I can not control the situation.
• No, I can always control the situation.

I've been so sad that I even have trouble mastering.

• Yes, I have a hard time sleeping and I can not rest anything.
• I have difficulty getting to sleep several times a week.
• No, I always do very well.

I'm not sure why but I'm very sad and I cry easily.

• No, I'm very happy.
• Yes, I have felt sad or upset more than 3 times a week.
• Yes, I'm almost always sad, upset and tearful.

I've been so sad that I cry several times a day.

• Yes, most of the time.
• Yes, but occasionally.
• No, this never happens.

How many times has it crossed your mind to do harm to yourself or the baby?

• Nothing has ever happened through my head.
• I've had such thoughts, but they do not happen more than once a week.
• This is a thought I have with some frequency.

Treatment

Treatment for postpartum depression should be started as soon as the diagnosis is made and may include psychotherapy sessions that can help a woman feel better. The remedies may be helpful but should only be used under medical advice because they may impair breastfeeding. Check out a few remedies and natural options for cure postpartum depression in about 12 weeks.