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Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:20 PM
"An impulse or thought or image takes over your mind and feels like it will consume you. You perform certain tasks repetitively to ease your mind. You fret and obsess about your baby, things that can harm him, horrible images or scenes fill your head. Scared and confused you try to understand where these thoughts came from?" Unfortunately, this is a common scene for a postpartum mom dealing with obsessive compulsive issues. |
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Wendy Redding: Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011 9:18 PM
I've personally dealt with and known many mamas that have suffered and are suffering with postpartum mood disorders. Mood disorders range from mild postpartum depression and anxiety to extreme cases of postpartum psychosis requiring medical intervention. Common symptoms of PPMD include: • Depressed mood or mood swings with exaggerated highs and lows. • Crying and irritability. • Loss of interest in usually pleasurable activities. • Lack of interest in sex. • Difficulty with memory, concentrating, and making decisions. |
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