Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression is something that many women experience; however a high percentage do not receive any form of treatment. Lack of engagement is partly due to the fact that there are not enough services adequately helping women experiencing PPD. Syracuse Family Counseling is happy to offer treatment options right in your home whenever it is convenient for you.   Our goal is to help you achieve a healthier connection with your child/children and to gain the happiness you deserve.  Please contact SFC with any questions you may have.  

Postpartum Depression vs Baby Blues

Baby Blues Symptoms

·         Feeling of sadness

·         Anxiety

·         Mood swings

·         Irritability

·         Crying more than your normal

·         Feeling overwhelmed

·         Difficulty concentrating

·         Changes in appetite

·         Struggle sleeping

Postpartum depression symptoms

Baby blues can often overshadow postpartum depression.  Symptoms of PPD can begin immediately after the birth of a child or up to six months after the birth of a child.  These symptoms can be personal and have a significant impact on your overall functioning including daily tasks. Asking a professional for help is a great first step in alleviating your pain.

Postpartum depression symptoms may include:

·         Prolonged depressed mood with intense mood swings

·         Difficulty bonding with your baby

·         Excessive crying

·         Increase in isolating feelings and behavior

·         Withdrawing from family and friends

·         Change in appetite (either too much eating or not eating at all)

·         Inability to sleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much

·         Crushing fatigue or loss of energy

·         Reduced interest and pleasure in activities you used to enjoy

·         Intense irritability and anger

·         Increase in negative self talk

·         Fear that you're not a good mother

·         Feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt or inadequacy

·         Diminished ability to think clearly, concentrate or make decisions

·         Intense anxiety and increase in panic attacks

·         Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

·         Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide