How do I know if I have postpartum depression?

It helps me get my mind off the bad stuff. I was able to finally sit down, and think of something other than I'm not good enough.

If you are sad, not bonding with your baby and just upset, go talk to your doctor. it'll be ok. it won't go away if you don't ask for help

To find out go to a real therapist who can properly diagnose you. A proper diagnoses is the only real way to tell.

You should go to the doctor and/or a therapist to confirm this, do NOT make tests on websites you found on google, because these are not reliable sources.

You would need to speak with your GP or other health professional to establish if you have this condition. It is easy to self diagnose.

There are symptoms you can look up, but just because you may have some of them doesn't mean you have it. I'd suggest going to your doctor and talking about it with them and they should confirm if you have postpartum depression or not. Good luck!

What differs postpartum depression from ordinary baby blues are long lows, feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness, and thoughts of suicide that are common with major depression. Post-childbirth, most ordinary symptoms are physical from excessive fatigue, difficulty sleeping, changing appetite, and the like. Hope that helps :)

I knew I had postpartum depression when my aunt, who had been with me daily since I got home from the hospital, left to go to her own home. She left me alone with my newborn and my toddler. The minute she pulled out of my driveway, I burst into tears. I felt so alone and sad and I didn't know why. Any movies that had babies in them, especially babies getting hurt in some way or being put up for adoption, made me an emotional wreck.

Welcoming a child into your life comes with challenges, no matter how much you love your baby. Having the ‘baby blues’ right after you give birth is relatively normal, but if your blues get worse and last more than a couple weeks, you may have postpartum depression. This depression and anxiety can cause you to think and feel negatively about yourself and your child. Luckily there are ways that you can overcome these negative thoughts and emotions, while also creating a healthy lifestyle for yourself that will help you to overcome this condition.

You may know you have postpartum depression if you are not feeling like yourself after giving birth. Pregnancy is an extremely difficult thing for someone to go through, and it is not at all uncommon for someone to be diagnosed with this. You may feel depressed or extremely tired, and irritable. Excessive crying or violent mood swings may occur. If you think you have it, please consult a licensed therapist for more help.