Editors Note: This article is written by Sherry Allchin as part of our series on finding hope in the midst of depression. In this series, our counselors are helping people understand the reality of depression and how God sustains and helps those who are depressed.
This article will give you perspective and share the best ways to help someone who is struggling with postpartum depression.
A new baby – what a joy! Or NOT…at least for this Mom! She looked forward to this time for so many years, but now? It’s hard to get up, feed her baby, or paint a smile that just isn’t there. It wasn’t supposed to be this way, was it? When will it feel “normal” again – never?
This is just one of the many negative feelings for those Moms struggling with postpartum depression. The black cloud hangs over everything that was supposed to bring her joy. This makes no sense to her family who keeps questioning what went wrong. Maybe she’s your friend and your help could make a life or death difference to her, but you are wondering how to help.
Experiencing postpartum “baby blues” is fairly normal after a woman gives birth
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