Postpartum depression can be misdiagnosed. It can be missed completely but it is not usually confused with regular depression . These two forms of depression share common symptoms,  however regular depression is not related to childbirth while PPD occurs after the delivery of a baby. PPD is usually diagnosed within a year after having a baby but can go beyond it.

 

 

Certain signs distinguish  PPD from  regular depression. Apart from the regular signs of depression such as the following

  • anxiety
  • sleep  and appetite  disturbance
  • hopelessness
  • feeling of loss
  • crying
  • withdrawing from society
  • loss of sexual interest

Women who experience PPD may be

  • sleep deprived
  • worry about the baby and her ability to be a good mother
  • consumed with guilt and disappointment

It is important to get medical help if you have PPD . The doctor may prescribe anti-anxiety medication for you. It is also recommend that moms with PPD get psychotherapy  to help with the situation .

 

 

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