Signs of postpartum depression may include:
- Persistent Sadness: Feeling sad, hopeless, or overwhelmed most of the time.
- Loss of Interest: Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy.
- Changes in Sleep or Appetite: Sleeping too much or too little, or significant changes in appetite.
- Anxiety: Experiencing excessive worry or panic attacks.
- Difficulty Bonding: Feeling disconnected from your baby or difficulty forming a bond.
- Thoughts of Harm: Having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby requires immediate medical attention.