Symptom

The symptoms of postpartum depression are no different from general depression, among them:

     * Feeling anxious or depressed
     * Feeling sad, hopeless, and overwhelmed
     * Lack of energy or motivation
     * A lot of crying
     * Eating too little or too much
     * Sleeping too little or too much
     * Difficulty thinking or making decisions
     * Having memory problems
     * Feeling worthless and guilty
     * Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that are usually preferred
     * Pulling away from friends and family

Cause

Depression is a mental illness that tends to run in families. Women with a family history of depression tend to be more susceptible to depression. In addition to innate talent, hormonal changes after childbirth thought to trigger depression. When you’re pregnant, estrogen and progesterone hormone levels greatly increased. In the first 24 hours after childbirth, hormone levels quickly return to normal. Major changes in hormone levels can cause depression. This is similar to a smaller hormonal changes that can affect women’s moods before getting your period. Thyroid hormone levels can also drop after giving birth. The thyroid is a small gland in the neck that helps regulate the use and storage of energy from food. Decrease in thyroid hormone levels can cause symptoms of depression.
treatment

Postpartum depression can be treated with antidepressant medication and counseling with a psychiatrist. If you suspect someone you know may be suffering from postpartum depression, you should try to help him solve the problem. They are often reluctant to see a doctor because of fear of stigma from family and community.