Friday, May 4, 2007

A mother with depression


A mother with postnatal depression may experience a number of the following symptoms together:
1. Lack of Energy.
2. Breaking down into tears every now and then.
3. Feeling anxious.
4. Feeling of guilty.
5. Increased irritability.
6. Seems to be in constant confusion.
7. Experience sleep disturbance.
8. Indecisive.
9. Lack of self-esteem.
10. Lack of confidence in her ability to be a good mother.
11. Does not enjoy motherhood.
12. Fears that she will harm herself or her baby.
13. Show loss of interest in her sex life.
14. Lose her appetite.
15. Hostile or indifferent to people she loves.
16. Lack of concentration.
17. Feel ashamed at being unable to be happy.
18. Feel helpless.

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