How do I know if I have postpartum depression?

I guess the only way to know that is by going to a doctor or therapist who is medically trained and has the credentials to properly diagnose it.

Speaking from personal experience, I was very tearful. Fearful for my baby. Anxious and angry. Constantly feeling that I was an awful mother.

For me to recognize that in my own self is when you finally recognize that there is a problem that you are not interested with things that are going on in your personal life that even the simplest things that you enjoy the most you're just show absolutely no interest like there is no value when you no longer like and enjoy your favorite foods you go outside and everything is a blah when you used to see things beautiful and exciting when you learn to see all of that that's when you know there is a problem that needs to be taken care of. And that's when we ourselves make that next step to seek help even if it is talking to a complete stranger who is more than willing to listen to help figure things out not to solve but to help figure things out on your own

Disconnect from myself after I delivered baby. Depression after having a pregnancy and having a baby, time period when you cannot conect with your child

the tricky answer is that most of the time you dont. If you are concerned or think it might be a possibility please seek help from a medical professional - with the right help and support this is something that can be managed

Best way would be to see your local doctor or therapist where they would be able to diagnose postpartum depression

postpartum depression can be very difficult to experience. if you are concerned that you my be going through this, talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

These are some of the symptoms for post partum depression: low energy, anxiety, crying episodes, irritability, and changes in sleeping or eating patterns

The best way to know is to get it clinically diagnosed and not rely on the internet. Professionals are the only people who can diagnose it for you. Self-diagnosis is dangerous. Having said that, if you feel like your symptoms do match with the ones stated online, please consider getting in contact with a professional.

When you feel like your hopeless like you just don’t want to take care of your child or want to hurt yourself or have trouble being happy at times