Is Something Missing?
Do you ever wonder if you’d like postpartum depression treatment? Maybe you feel like you have what some people call the “baby blues”?
What if I told you that it’s so natural for a woman to experience doubts and fears about being a new mom that 80% of new moms feel those “baby blues”?
And what if I told you that 15% of those new moms go on to need postpartum depression treatment, so this could be healthy and exactly what you need to experience and explore right now as you launch into the future of motherhood and parenting?
Maybe you’d be open to considering that possibility and explore a way to understand how you can both learn and grow from what might be your signs of postpartum depression. I know from experience that all people have to deal with their own fears, discomforts, and challenges when they begin to face the reality of life as a new parent.
Women especially can experience new personal needs, like how to mentally cope with body and hormone changes.
The Doubts And Fears Of New Parents
Here’s the thing..,
Many people like to think that, as new parents, it should feel smooth and “easy” and picture perfect most of the time.
And many people don’t know how strongly this can influence them to make false conclusions…
… like, for example, thinking a new mom who wasn’t mentally prepared for breastfeeding and who now struggles with it is failing somehow.
But the opposite is true.
What Can *Really* Happen For New Moms
Any new mom who takes up the job of being a mom to her child will still have lots of challenges, doubts, phases of difficulty, and fears.
In fact, in a way, this kind of mom might have more challenges exactly because she wants to be truly open and honest about who she is and what she’s feeling.
The difference is how new moms in these situations accept, understand, and cope with this “harsh” reality.
Any new mom who takes up the job of being a mom to her child will still have lots of challenges, doubts, phases of difficulty, and fears.
Do you struggle with thoughts like, “I no longer want the baby”?
Or are you calm, confident, and collected about the challenges you’re facing now and the challenges you’ll face in the future?
If You Have Postpartum Depression, Therapy Can Help And Heal You
There’s something that commonly happens to women who deal with symptoms or signs of postpartum depression.
Sometimes when a new mom is dealing with too many pressures, she might self-isolate by taking it all upon herself and then she’ll get zero help because no one else knows.
If this sounds like you, please consider working with a postpartum therapist on these issues or whatever pressures you may be facing.
Self-isolation is risky. Why?
Because people without support are unprotected. Fortunately, therapy for depression can provide you with the support you need to cope with all the changes.
I’m a strong believer that postpartum depression treatment can help, and I’d be honored if you’d work on it with me.
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About The Author
John Younes, JD, MA, LPCC, NCC is a trained counselor who owns a private practice in Denver, CO. In general, he specializes in depression treatment and anxiety treatment using existential and cognitive therapy practices.
Before I go, if you’re thinking about suicide and are in immediate danger, please call your local emergency number… so for Denver, Colorado, call 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.