New mothers and parents with PPD may struggle to bond with their new baby. This doesn’t mean you don’t love your baby or that you’re a bad parent.
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Sleep problems
You might find yourself sleeping way too much or struggling to sleep at all.
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Withdrawing from activities and relationships
People with PPD often withdraw from their loved ones. You may also lose interest in activities you used to enjoy.
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Intrusive thoughts
It’s not uncommon to have disturbing thoughts about harming yourself or your baby, even if you’d never act on them. These thoughts can feel terrifying and lead to intense guilt.
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Guilt and shame
Feelings of guilt, shame, and worthlessness are all potential symptoms of PPD. You may feel like you’re not a good enough mother or parent for your baby.
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Crying
You may experience uncontrollable crying as a symptom of PPD.
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Difficulty concentrating
PPD can affect how your brain processes information. You might have a hard time concentrating, making decisions, or remembering information.
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Anger
Anger and rage can be symptoms of PPD. You may feel much more irritable than usual and lose your temper over minor issues.
Anxiety
You may find yourself constantly worrying about your baby’s health or safety. You might also feel edgy or have a racing heart. Anxiety can exist on its own or with depression.
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Transcript
Anger
What people see
Crying
Withdrawing from activities and relationships
Guilt and shame
Anxiety
Sleep problems
What people don’t see
Difficulty bonding
Intrusive thoughts
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty bonding
New mothers and parents with PPD may struggle to bond with their new baby. This doesn’t mean you don’t love your baby or that you’re a bad parent.
Learn More
Sleep problems
You might find yourself sleeping way too much or struggling to sleep at all.
Learn More
Withdrawing from activities and relationships
People with PPD often withdraw from their loved ones. You may also lose interest in activities you used to enjoy.
Learn More
Intrusive thoughts
It’s not uncommon to have disturbing thoughts about harming yourself or your baby, even if you’d never act on them. These thoughts can feel terrifying and lead to intense guilt.
Learn More
Guilt and shame
Feelings of guilt, shame, and worthlessness are all potential symptoms of PPD. You may feel like you’re not a good enough mother or parent for your baby.
Learn More
Crying
You may experience uncontrollable crying as a symptom of PPD.
Learn More
Difficulty concentrating
PPD can affect how your brain processes information. You might have a hard time concentrating, making decisions, or remembering information.
Learn More
Anger
Anger and rage can be symptoms of PPD. You may feel much more irritable than usual and lose your temper over minor issues.
Anxiety
You may find yourself constantly worrying about your baby’s health or safety. You might also feel edgy or have a racing heart. Anxiety can exist on its own or with depression.
Learn More