Postpartum Depression & Anxiety...I Can Help You Feel Better
Is your life in turmoil since you had your baby and you are confused by how you are thinking and feeling? Do you feel lost and confused and don't know how to get back to feeling like yourself again? I work with moms like you from my PlantationFlorida office. Get help today by scheduling your free 20 minute consult now
Help with Postpartum Depression & Anxiety and More
Signs and symptoms of Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Mood Disorders and How to Seek Treatment
This was supposed to be the happiest time of your life BUT...
You may feel sad, depressed, anxious, empty, or even angry and resentful, but you can't explain why or seem to shake these feelings no matter what you do;
You may feel afraid to tell anyone how bad you are feeling;
You may feel guilty, ashamed, and worried;
You feel isolated and alone;
You may fear that you will never get better or be a good mother.
You thought it would be love at first sight BUT...
this baby (or babies) may feel difficult to bond with, because you feel flat or detached from him or her;
OR, you feel terrified at the thought of being away from your baby and fear something dreadful might happen!?!?
Maybe you have even stopped being able to go out or panic when you do. Maybe you are having difficulty sleeping even when other caregivers offer you the chance;
Maybe you are having scary thoughts and you fear telling others what you are thinking and feeling...You might even be thinking of harming yourself or your baby; which terrifies you even more. If this is the case, you are in crisis and need immediate care for these symptoms!!! Please see the statement at the bottom of this page.
You knew it was going to be hard BUT...
You may feel as though something isn't right!?!? You don't even feel like yourself anymore! Maybe you can't eat or sleep or you want to eat or sleep too much. Whatever it is, you know you don't feel like yourself and it worries or scares you.
Did this sound like you? You may be experiencing a perinatal mood disorder or postpartum depression
Few moms know that 1 in 7 women will be affected by a perinatal mood disorder (commonly known as postpartum depression) during or following their pregnancy (the perinatal period). Perinatal mood disorders and postpartum depression symptoms have a wide range of signs and symptoms which may include any or all of the following: depression, anxiety, having scary or intrusive thoughts, physical symptoms, and more. Although you may feel alone, perinatal mood disorders are the number one complication from pregnancy and are treatable by a properly trained mental health professional and/or medical provider.
What you should do if you think you have postpartum depression
There are many treatment options for moms who are affected by postpartum depression and anxiety. I invite you to take advantage of the 20 minute, free phone consultation (simply book at the top of this screen) to determine what help with postpartum depression and anxiety may look like for you and to find out about screening, assessment, and available treatment options. As a maternal mental health professional, I am specifically trained to assess and treat symptoms affiliated with perinatal mood disorders. You may come in for an assessment and appointment on your own, or you may bring in a family member or your partner as part of the process. You can even bring your baby!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN CHOOSING A THERAPIST TO TREAT YOUR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
Not all therapists and counselors have received proper training in counseling mothers through the postpartum period. Because of the complex nature of postpartum depression and anxiety, it is important that the professional you choose has been trained through Postpartum Support International or Moms2020, known as the gold standard in maternal mental health training. Finding the right therapist can make all the difference in the length and effectiveness of your recovery process.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS
Immediately call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or go to the nearest emergency room.
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