Post Natal Depression

~My Story~

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Symptoms

Here are some of the symptoms that they asked me if

I was suffering. If by any chance you happen to

feel that alot of them are similar to what you are

experiencing, please go see a doctor. Don't do what I

did and went into denial.

• sleep disturbances
• loss of appetite
• not caring about yourself/ your appearance
• uncontrollable crying
• fatigue
• exhaustion
• sluggishness
• hopelessness
• depression
• sadness
• poor concentration
• confusion
• irritability
• memory loss
• guilt, inadequacy, worthlessness
• overconcern for the baby
• lack of interest in the baby
• fear of harming the baby
• fear of harming yourself
• exaggerated highs and/or lows
• lack of interest in sex