Postpartum Depression Symptoms can be subtle

Postpartum depression and anxiety don't always fit our typical image of what mental health concerns look like. New mothers are often busy, surrounded by people, and doing their best to appear  happy and well, even when they are struggling immensely on the inside. Thanks to a recent post by online resource www.postpartumprogress.com, we can look out for the subtler signs that might be related to PPD.

• ​Irritability
• Feeling spacey all the time (brain fog)
• Scary thoughts about bad things happening
• Numbness
• Not being able to sleep when baby is sleeping
• Physical aches, pains, stomach upset, headaches not accounted for by a medical concern
• Feeling overwhelmed 
• A sense that you or your situation aren't normal

If you think you might be suffering from PPD, let's get started on a plan to help you recover. If you feel your safety may be at risk, please reach out to one of these crisis resources for guidance immediately.