Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
We’ve been starting to hear a lot more about postpartum depression. But sometimes that’s not what is being felt. Sometimes the feelings of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies and even rage are felt. PMAD can have a variety of symptoms that can go unnoticed or brushed off because they aren’t typical depression symptoms.
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
June 17, 2022
We’ve been starting to hear a lot more about postpartum depression. But sometimes that’s not what is being felt. Sometimes the feelings of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies and even rage are felt. PMAD can have a variety of symptoms that can go unnoticed or brushed off because they aren’t typical depression symptoms.
What is postpartum mood disorders/perinatal mood & anxiety disorder?
Speaking to a client today about the need to continue to emphasize that taking care of your mental health is so, so, so important. I honestly believe that you should have a therapist on hand regardless if you think you need one or not.
You share your life with friends, partner, family, even strangers…so why not share with a person who’s job it is is to read between the lines, to offer support and help you through moments big or small. Luckily therapy is becoming more accessible and hopefully one day there won’t be a need to figure out which insurance they accept or visit bills.
This leads me to discussing postpartum mood disorders/perinatal mood & anxiety disorder [PMAD]. We’ve been starting to hear a lot more about postpartum depression. But sometimes that’s not what is being felt.
Sometimes the feelings of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies and even rage are felt. PMAD can have a variety of symptoms that can go unnoticed or brushed off because they aren’t typical depression symptoms.
The "Baby Blues"
“Baby blues” is normal. Your body just went through a surge and crash of hormones and is trying to regulate it all while physically healing and now having to take care of a newborn.
It can become a lot and be overwhelming.
When should you start having conversations with your doctor?
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If the roller coaster of emotions isn’t short lived.
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When the feelings seem to become extreme.
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If your emotions start to interfere with your daily life.
Speaking to your doctor about pmad
If you’re experiencing any of the above symptoms… it’s absolutely time to speak to your doctor. PMAD can be treated and is not a cause for shame or that you did something wrong.
Please reach out to any of your supports…friends, family, doctors, doula, etc. if these feelings aren’t going away. Please do not isolate yourself and try to ignore them.
Asking for help and seeking treatment is hard but also means you are strong and doing what is best for you and your baby. 💜
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