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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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The arrival of a new baby is a time of joy, but it's also a period of adjustment and hormonal changes, which can bring about mood swings and emotional sensitivity. For many women, feelings of sadness and anxiety that emerge shortly after childbirth can be quite confusing. It's important to differentiate between the "baby blues", a relatively common and transient emotional state, and postpartum depression, a more severe and persistent mental health disorder. This article aims to shed light on the differences between the two, aiding new mothers in identifying and seeking appropriate help if needed.
Baby blues, clinically known as postpartum blues, is a brief period of mood swings, tearfulness, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping that commonly affects women within the first two weeks after childbirth. It's believed to be linked to the hormonal changes that occur in a woman's body after delivering a baby, coupled with the stress and fatigue associated with caring for a newborn.
Symptoms of the baby blues are usually mild and resolve on their own without the need for professional intervention. They include mood swings, crying spells, irritability, restlessness, and insomnia. Baby blues is considered a normal part of the postpartum period and affects up to 80% of new mothers.
Postpartum depression, on the other hand, is a more serious condition that affects about 15% of new mothers. Unlike the baby blues, which typically resolves within a few days or weeks, postpartum depression can last for months and may require professional treatment.
Postpartum depression symptoms are more intense and persistent, often interfering with a woman's ability to care for her baby or handle daily tasks. They may include severe mood swings, intense irritability and anger, loss of appetite, overwhelming fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, shame or guilt, and withdrawal from loved ones. In some cases, postpartum depression may also lead to thoughts of harming oneself or the baby.
Differentiating between baby blues and postpartum depression is crucial, as the latter requires professional help for recovery. If symptoms of depression persist beyond two weeks, intensify over time, or cause significant distress or difficulty functioning, it's important to reach out to a healthcare provider.
Treatments for postpartum depression include psychotherapy, medication, and support groups. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) are two effective forms of psychotherapy for treating postpartum depression. Certain antidepressants are considered safe to use while breastfeeding and can also be beneficial.
While both baby blues and postpartum depression are linked to hormonal changes after childbirth, they differ significantly in terms of severity, duration, and the need for treatment. Awareness and understanding of these differences are essential for ensuring new mothers receive the care and support they need during the challenging postpartum period.
Grouport Therapy provides online group therapy for anger management, anxiety, borderline personality, chronic illness, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues and trauma and PTSD. Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections and building social skills concerning relationship issues.
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