12/21/2025
Are you having a blue Christmas? Or is it something else?
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π Baby Blues vs PPD vs PPA: Know the Difference π
Not every mood change after birth is the same:
πΉ Baby Blues: Mild mood swings, tears, irritability; usually resolves within 2 weeks.
πΉ Postpartum Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, hopelessness, low energy, loss of interest; can last months without treatment.
πΉ Postpartum Anxiety (PPA): Intense worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks; can interfere with daily life.
Recognizing the signs early is key to recovery. Mental Illness Awareness Week is the perfect time to learn, reach out, and support each other.
*οΈβ£ Perinatal mental health disorders also include OCD, Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis. *οΈβ£
You are not alone. Get help now ‡οΈ
π· Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
π· Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
π· In a crisis situation, call or text the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
π· Download the Connect by PSI app in the App Store or Google Play Store