POSTPARTUM ANXIETY THERAPY NEAR IRVINE, ca

Postpartum anxiety can happen anytime from birth to the first year of life. If you are experiencing postpartum anxiety, you may feel worried often, to the point where it may interfere with daily life. Worries are usually related to the baby, but can also be about other parent related aspects (breastfeeding, feeding, social interactions, going back to work, or am I a good enough mom?”)


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Other symptoms OF postpartum anxiety INCLUDE: 

  • Trouble sleeping
  • Fatigue
  • Heart palpitations
  • Body aches
  • Restlessness
  • Fear about the future 


postpartum OCD:

Postpartum OCD- afterbirth, worrying thoughts may begin to creep in. These thoughts may become more frequent or progressively more intense. You may worry about your baby catching a virus. Or maybe finding yourself washing and rewashing baby bottles trying to prevent germ exposure. These feelings may be related to postpartum OCD. 
most common OCD thoughts include:



symptoms OF postpartum OCD INCLUDE: 

  • Concern about dirt and germs
  • The urge to check and recheck the baby monitor “is the baby still breathing?”
  • Making sure not to make a mistake 

Here at Unfiltered Therapy, our therapists utilize Cognitive behavioral therapy to help you confront the situations and thoughts that you've been trying to avoid. 



Postpartum depression

Many new moms will experience the baby blues. According to PSI up to 60-80 % of new mothers will experience postpartum blues. For example, one minute you may be happy, and the next you are crying over spilled milk. These are from hormonal fluctuations in the body and acute sleep deprivation. The baby blues is a mild form of depression, however, are temporary and disappear once hormones level out.

Symptoms:
  •  Mood swings
  • Worry
  • Tearfulness
  • Sadness
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Anxious


Baby blues:

Postpartum depression differs from baby blues in the sense that it is more severe than mild in symptoms. According to PSI 1 in 5 new moms will experience postpartum depression during the first year of their baby's life. Postpartum depression can be life threatening if untreated. This is a treatable condition that our clinicians can support you through. 

Postpartum depression symptoms:
  • Intrusive thoughts (which may include harming baby)
  • Sadness
  • Anxiety
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Anger and irritability



Postpartum depression - “this doesn’t feel like me” 

CoNSULT WITH A ORANGE COUNTY POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION THERAPIST

If these symptoms feel severe and last longer than two weeks, you may be experiencing postpartum depression.

The Unfiltered Therapy team has specialized training in treating postpartum depression. Patients can benefit from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Couples Therapy.

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