What are the symptoms of postpartum anxiety?

Many pregnant mothers will experience various kinds of anxiety after giving birth. This situation is quite serious. If not treated in time, it may bring a great psychological burden. Over time, it will affect our physical health and will have a great impact on our production, life and study. It is very necessary to understand the relevant symptoms in advance. Let’s briefly describe the symptoms of postpartum anxiety.

The anxiety and worry of anxiety disorder lasts for more than six months, and its specific symptoms include the following four categories: physical tension, excessive reactivity of the autonomic nervous system, nameless worry about the future, and excessive vigilance. These symptoms may occur alone or together.

Physical tension: People with anxiety disorders often feel that they cannot relax and their whole body is tense. His face was tense, his brows were furrowed, his expression was tense, and he sighed.

Hyperreactivity of the autonomic nervous system: The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of people with anxiety disorders are often overloaded. The patient may experience sweating, dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, chills and fever, cold or hot hands and feet, stomach discomfort, frequent urination and defecation, and a feeling of blockage in the throat.

Unknown worry about the future: People with anxiety disorders always worry about the future. They worry about their loved ones, their property, and their health.

Excessive alertness: People with anxiety disorders are like a soldier on guard at all times, alert to every slight movement in the surrounding environment. Because they are in a state of alert all the time, it affects their ability to do all other work and even their sleep.

Our pregnant mothers must pay great attention to the symptoms of postpartum anxiety, which can help us discover and take effective treatments as soon as possible, prevent the disease from worsening and achieve the best cure effect. I hope this can be of some help to everyone.