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Question: I am having a doubt if I have postpartum depression.
Weekly once I feel terrible mood swing and I end up crying for not so worthy reason.
Very rarely I also feel if I will hurt my child. But that is only may be once in 2 or 3 weeks.
I don't have any difficulty sleeping or any other issues. Can you please guide me if I have depression.
I have a 4 yr old toddler and 8 month old infant.
Weekly once I feel terrible mood swing and I end up crying for not so worthy reason.
Very rarely I also feel if I will hurt my child. But that is only may be once in 2 or 3 weeks.
I don't have any difficulty sleeping or any other issues. Can you please guide me if I have depression.
I have a 4 yr old toddler and 8 month old infant.
Brief Answer:
Yes it seems likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Yes it is very likely that you are suffering from post partum depression.
Mood swings and crying spells are fine but the feeling of hurting your child is not okay.
Please seek the help of a psychologist at the earliest.
Do not neglect the situation.
Taking vitamin d supplements will help
Regular exercise is a must too.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Take care
Yes it seems likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Yes it is very likely that you are suffering from post partum depression.
Mood swings and crying spells are fine but the feeling of hurting your child is not okay.
Please seek the help of a psychologist at the earliest.
Do not neglect the situation.
Taking vitamin d supplements will help
Regular exercise is a must too.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Take care
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