Symptoms of depression one year after childbirth

The reason why my wife suffered from depression one year after giving birth was that she was affected by the child's emotions and physical health for a long time. As a husband, I should help my wife relieve her worries, let her have enough time to rest and relax, and understand her hardships. Postpartum depression can cause the wife to become depressed and have impaired thinking, and she will often feel self-blame and have difficulty concentrating.

(1) Emotional aspect: Patients with postpartum depression will show persistent low mood. They often feel unreasonably frustrated and depressed. They may also show abnormal emotional changes such as loneliness, unwillingness to see people, sadness and tears, or anxiety, fear and irritability.

(2) Impaired thinking: Their initiative will be greatly reduced, and their behavior will also show problems such as slow reaction and lack of concentration. They will not be able to perform well in daily life or work.

(3) Low self-esteem: They may experience self-blame, guilt, and self-abandonment. They may even become hostile to those around them, feeling that they are being persecuted at any time. This has a particularly great impact on the relationship between husband and wife.

How long does postpartum depression last?

In fact, the time when postpartum depression occurs and the duration of postpartum depression are not fixed for each woman. Due to individual differences, the severity of their illness will vary. In addition, everyone's living environment and mentality are different, so the duration of postpartum depression will not be the same. If the postpartum depression is mild, it may be recovered through conditioning in a few months. If the condition is severe, it may even last for several years.

The above is an introduction to how long postpartum depression lasts. In the process of transforming from a woman to a mother, many women do not pay attention to regulating their emotions, which leads to psychological fragility and mental disorders. At this time, it is recommended to seek help from professional psychological institutions in a timely manner and help themselves return to normal through professional intervention treatment.