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Symptoms
"I haven't been myself since my baby was born...
Maybe this even started when I was pregnant.
What's wrong with me?...I feel like I'm going crazy!
Will this ever end?"
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders is a real illness that affects 1 in 5 women during pregnancy and/or after the birth of a child. Symptoms may include:
+ crying
+ sleep problems (insomnia/excessive sleeping)
+ trouble with eating
+ anxiety/panic attacks/scary thoughts
+ feelings of anger/irritability
+ overconcern/underconcern for baby
+ intrusive repetitive thoughts or mental pictures
+ reliving past trauma
+ feelings of guilt and worthlessness
+ feeling overwhelmed/unable to cope
+ loss of interest in things you previously enjoyed
+ fear of harming baby or yourself
If you believe you or someone you know is suffering from a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, including postpartum depression, help is available.
You are not alone! We offer FREE healthcare referrals, educational pamphlets, support group referrals and much more.
Toll-free State-wide Helpline 855-631-0001 or 631-422-2255 (Hablamos Español) available Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm, with additional support from the Postpartum Resource Center of New York’s trained volunteer Moms on Call and Family Support from 9am-9pm seven days a week.
Our website provides 24/7 access to educational information in print, media coverage, suggested books, additional internet resources, events, volunteer opportunities. Our FREE Postpartum Resource Center of New York’s Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders State-Wide Resource Directory is available on-line or maybe downloaded and printed for your convenience. This directory is updated monthly.
Postpartum Depression video from the National Institutes of Health
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