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23-Aug-2020 12:00 AM
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Post-Partum Depression, PPD- a term very commonly used nowadays. Many women experience this after giving birth. There are many factors responsible for PPD, which can turn a new mom into a depressed mom. Sometimes, with time they are able to deal with it, whereas in other cases counseling and treatment with antidepressant drugs are required.
Kareena Kapoor Khan was in news since the time she spilled the beans about her pregnancy and she carried her pregnancy very gracefully. Also after delivery, she was in news and looked very happy and content. What about the PPD in her case? She was a new mom too. It might be that she learned to tackle the devil called PPD in her own way. Because just after 46 days of her delivery, she walked the ramp and left everyone awestruck.
When my son was born, I too went through anxiety and mood swings for the first few months. I was weak emotionally and almost on the verge of tears without any reason. I felt I was in fog. And the sleeplessness and physical discomfort post-C-section added to my irritation and anger. I had never felt so disconnected ever. I desperately wanted to come out of this situation. And that’s when I realized what was missing from my new life. The fun and celebration of motherhood.
Confinement is the root cause of this problem. Why do the new moms reject the idea of living their life to the fullest with the newborn? Why do they feel that their lifestyle should change overnight? No parties, no movies, no going out for long drives, no fun nothing. Why the unnecessary sacrifice? This concept of motherhood is the major cause of depression.
My husband is a well-read person. He had an idea about the sudden change in the behavior of new mothers where they have the feeling of sadness and hopefulness. He helped me in overcoming the anxiety. To divert my mind and keep me in a positive form, he would take us for an outing or a movie, planned short vacations so that we could spend some quality time, encouraged me to go out, meet new people and have friends besides the one’s I had in my office. And gradually when I started socializing again, I gained my confidence. I took my son for a walk in the park and chatted with my new friends who came there with their babies. I learned many useful things from them on baby issues.
My son is two years old now and when I look back, I feel nothing is impossible. You can deal with every problem and every situation with the love and support of your loved ones. Had it not been for my husband, I would not have been able to win over the difficult situation. It’s important to break free from the shackles and give yourself some time.
It’s important to socialize or give yourself time because it’s a good way to get yourself off a hectic routine.
Remember, your child cannot be happy if you are not a happy mom.