Postpartum Depression, but What about Anxiety?

Signs & Symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety

·      Constant worry or feelings of dread

·      Irritability

·      Racing thoughts

·      Unwanted intrusive thoughts (e.g. you might drop the baby walking down the stairs; repetitive thoughts of harm coming to the baby)

·      Difficulty sleeping when the baby is sleeping

·      Poor focus

·      Constant or repetitive checking to make sure the baby is safe (e.g. going physically into the room and/or checking the baby monitor)

·      Inability to focus on anything other than your baby’s wellbeing

·      Difficulty letting other trusted family members take care of the baby

·      Inability to complete tasks when the baby is under the care of another trusted individual

*If you begin to experience suicidal thoughts or believe you are a danger to yourself or others, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Resources

Postpartum Support International (PSI) Hotline:

1-800-944-4773

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline:

Call or text 1-833-TLC- MAMA

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Call or text 988