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If you have any of these signs, you may be depressed. See your doctor right away.
You feel very sad or hopeless and lose interest in daily activities.
You sleep too much or not enough.
You feel tired or as if you have no energy.
You eat too much or too little.
You write or talk about death.
Tips to help with postpartum depression
What you can do
- Try to go to all of your counseling sessions.
- Take medicines as directed.
- Eat healthy foods.
- Get daily exercise, such as walks.
- Try to get some sunlight every day.
- Avoid using alcohol or other substances.
- Get as much rest as possible.
- Connect with friends, and join a support group for new parents.
When should you call for help?
Call 911 if:
- You feel you cannot stop from hurting yourself, your baby, or someone else.
Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
If you or someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help right away. You can:
- Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
- Call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
- Text HOME to 741741 to access the Crisis Text Line.
Consider saving these numbers in your phone.
Go to 988lifeline.org for more information or to chat online.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You are having trouble caring for yourself or your baby.
- You hear voices.
Contact your doctor if:
- You have problems with your medicines.
- You do not get better as expected.
Current as of: July 31, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
