Postpartum Depression
You just had your baby. This is supposed to be a happy time, so why are you feeling so down? Sure, you are exhausted and crying a lot, but all new mothers go through this, right? Most mothers do experience feelings of sadness and loss after childbirth; a condition typically known as the baby blues. But if these feelings intensify and persist, you could be suffering from something more serious: postpartum depression, or PPD. This disorder, which can range from mild to severe depression, is an insidious illness. Because negative thinking is a hallmark of PPD, you may not even realize that you may be in a depressive state and need help.