Perinatal Support of Montana
Symptoms of Postpartum Mood Disorders
- Crying for “no reason”
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Difficulty making decisions
- Asking directions for simple tasks
- Forgetfulness, confusion
- Failure to keep appointments
- Fear of being alone
- Anxiety and/or panic attacks
- Nervousness, shaking or trembling
- Dizziness, heart pounding, chest pains
- Fantasies of disaster, bizarre fears, intrusive thoughts
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Significant changes in eating patterns
- Sleep disturbances
- No interest in previously enjoyable activities
- Withdrawal and isolation from family and friends
- Breastfeeding problems
- Inability to touch or care for baby
- Feelings of not wanting the baby
- Desire to leave family, feeling trapped
- Angry feelings toward husband, baby, or self
- Hostility, tantrums, “feeling out of control”
- Thoughts of hurting self or baby
- Compulsive behaviors, checking and rechecking things
- Increased alcohol consumption or drug use
- Unresolved feelings about a complicated delivery and/or postnatal complications