#postpartum psychosis

[psychotic-tbh]

Do any other social folks on the schizophrenia spectrum also feel like they don’t know how to “people” after an episode?

It’s so strange to look back on how social I was when my symptoms were less severe and how (almost) outgoing I was

Now I’m not even sure how to talk to close friends and am just awkward. I lost my conversation skills :(

[schizopositivity]

If you're talking about mental health issues in someone who just gave birth, don't just call it "postpartum" and only mean postpartum depression and assume everyone only understands that means postpartum depression, because postpartum psychosis exists too.

When you're talking about neurodiversity/mental illness, don't just say "the spectrum" and only mean the autism spectrum and assume everyone understands that only means the autism spectrum, because the schizophrenia spectrum exists too.

I understand that most people think that schizophrenia or psychosis isn't the norm. Most people don't include us in general conversations. But that doesn't mean we don't exist. Postpartum psychosis is very real and should be talked about more. Schizophrenia is a spectrum and more people should understand that.

Those of us with psychosis or schizophrenia are used to being excluded but it hurts a bit more when we're being completely excluded from conversations specifically about mental illness. By defaulting "postpartum" or "the spectrum" to not include us, it feels like you're saying postpartum psychosis doesn't exist, or schizophrenia isn't also a spectrum. When you treat postpartum or the spectrum as if they only mean one thing, it implies that there is no other postpartum mental health conditions, or no other mental illness spectrums. It's not that hard to add an extra word to be specific.

I know this isn't a huge deal, and I might just be nit picking. But I think these two examples show how those of us with psychosis or schizophrenia are always excluded, even from other mentally ill people. Many people don't know that postpartum psychosis even exists. Many people don't know that schizophrenia is also a spectrum. And the general understanding won't change, if the only people using inclusive language are those of us who have it.

[chestersbraincell]

So.

ALOT Just happened

Man that whole half-animated segment with the music and everything was epic asf tho

But yeah I was absolutely gobsmacked when she just. Axed his limbs like that. Really, this game is touching on so many adult topics woth such tact and dark realism about it that I completely wasn’t expecting. Postpartum psychosis/depression aint no joke

[laikacore]

“yes, even after”

it cracks deep

“yes, even though rare”

where did she go?

“can you experience”

don’t tell me you don’t know his name

it cracks deep

it spills out

“in those predisposed”

i lay in the sheets, i go deeper

it’s funny that you told me not to talk about it

postpartum psychosis 1 by laika wallace

[hydropyro]

When my oldest was a few months old I was still suffering from postpartum psychosis.

I was in a shopping center running some errands. I did some food shopping and got some McDonalds for lunch.

I was new to England and was still getting used to the way things are done here. Believe it or not, America to England is a huge culture shock.

My baby was screaming so I took her out of the stroller — and the shopping hung on the handles threw the stroller back. The milk split open and started to run down the decline. My baby was still screaming. I was sat on a bench, my food getting cold beside me, my baby screaming, my shopping in ruin, completely numb. Frozen in panic.

A woman bent down in front of me and touched my shoulder. She asked if she could sit with me and help me. I don’t know if I said anything. I don’t know if I could have.

She helped me arrange my baby so I could breastfeed her, and she opened my straw and put it in my drink. Then she picked up my shopping and sent her husband to find a janitor for the milk.

Once everything was settled — she said have a good day and she and her husband left.

I was so out of it I wouldn’t recognise her if I saw her again. I don’t know if I was able to thank her at the time. But I was in such a bad place, suffering alone thousands of miles from home, and that little gesture meant the world.

[lbeth1950]

Charley’s Tale Introduction

This is the first episode in a serial I posted several years ago. I am dusting it off, Charley tugs at my heart, reminding me,”Don’t shut me out! I have a story to tell.” The outsider looking in could have been forgiven for assuming Charley was born to a life of ease. Unfortunately, things don’t always work out that simply. True, she was the much-hoped for daughter born to a prominent couple, her…

[etubrutebae]

Wish I had cool hyperfixations tf is the treatment of post partum psychosis in the 1800s to 1960s and why is it the only thing I've thought about for the last months

[drmeghadama]

Postpartum Care and Support in Aurangabad: What Maternity Hospitals Offer

Introduction:

Welcoming a new child into the arena is a momentous event full of joy and pleasure. However, the postpartum duration, often referred to as the & quot; fourth trimester, & quot; can deliver its very own set of demanding situations and modifications for brand spanking new mothers. In Aurangabad, maternity hospitals play a vital role in providing comprehensive postpartum care and support to ensure the well-being of both mother and baby. Let's explore the postpartum services offered by maternity hospitals in Aurangabad, focusing on the holistic care provided to new mothers during this critical period.

Holistic Postpartum Care:

Maternity hospitals in Aurangabad prioritize holistic postpartum care, addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of new mothers. Comprehensive postnatal assessments are conducted to monitor the mother's health and well-being, including evaluations of vital signs, wound healing (if applicable), and breastfeeding support. Moreover, hospitals offer guidance on newborn care, including feeding, bathing, and sleep routines, to empower parents in caring for their infants.

Emotional Support and Counseling:

The postpartum period can be emotionally challenging for many women, characterized by fluctuations in mood, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm. Maternity hospitals in Aurangabad provide access to trained counselors and support groups to help new mothers navigate these emotional changes. Counseling sessions offer a safe space for women to express their feelings, seek guidance on coping strategies, and connect with other mothers facing similar experiences.

Breastfeeding Support:

Breastfeeding is a fundamental aspect of postpartum care, providing essential nutrition and fostering bonding between mother and baby. Maternity hospitals in Aurangabad offer comprehensive breastfeeding support services, including lactation consultations, breastfeeding classes, and access to breast pumps and other breastfeeding aids. Experienced lactation consultants are available to address any breastfeeding challenges or concerns that may arise, ensuring successful breastfeeding initiation and continuation.

Expert Guidance at DAMA Maternity and Nursing Home:

DAMA Maternity and Nursing Home, under the leadership of Dr. Megha Dama, an infertility specialist with ten years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, is committed to providing exceptional postpartum care and support to new mothers in Aurangabad. Dr. Dama's expertise in IVF, laparoscopy, and gyn-oncology, combined with her compassionate approach to patient care, ensures that mothers receive personalized attention and guidance during the postpartum period. At DAMA Maternity and Nursing Home, new mothers can rest assured that they will receive the support they need to thrive in their journey through motherhood.

Conclusion:

Maternity hospitals in Aurangabad play a crucial role in offering comprehensive postpartum care and support to new mothers. From holistic assessments and emotional counseling to breastfeeding support and newborn care guidance, these hospitals prioritize the well-being of both mother and baby during the critical postpartum period. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Megha Dama at DAMA Maternity and Nursing Home, new mothers can embark on their postpartum journey with confidence, knowing that they have access to exceptional care and support every step of the way.

For More Info:- Damamaternity.com

[psychotic-tbh]

This, this, this!!!!

Man, how come no one's doing anything about the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia... its all just: psychosis, psychosis, psychosis. I want to function thank you. Psychosis for me is not the worst part (probably because of my antipsychotics) but yeah I want the equivalent of adhd medication but for the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia.

[psychotic-tbh]

Does anyone else’s mental illness mess with their spiritual beliefs, and if so, how?

Not looking to be converted or debated. :0

[shaynly-babieblue]

Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day, launched by survivors of postpartum psychosis in 2021 to raise awareness about the most severe and devastating of perinatal mental health disorders. This is an opportunity to support mothers and families who have experienced postpartum psychosis, to increase awareness of postpartum psychosis, and to provide education to mothers, families, and health care providers

[solhwellness]

Postpartum Psychosis: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment | Solh Wellness

Postpartum Psychosis is a severe mental disorder that develops in new mothers after the birth of their newborn child. In this disorder, the new mother has difficulty processing her emotions, which can lead to Delusion, Hallucination, and, in some cases, Schizophrenia. Because it endangers newborn babies and mothers, postpartum psychosis is also known as postpartum emergency.

Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis

Postpartum psychosis symptoms are frequently confused with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or being overwhelmed by emotions, all of which are common in new mothers. A woman suffering from severe postpartum psychosis may engage in behaviours such as staring off into space, muttering to herself, refusing food, or making illogical statements.

Other Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms to Keep an Eye Out For:

Suspicious thoughts of harming the baby

Delusions or a loss of touch with reality

Hallucinations are the perception of seeing or hearing things that are not physically present (the perception of seeing or hearing things that are not present)

A "flat affect" is characterised by a lack of emotional response or a blank facial expression.

Difficulty emotionally responding to the baby Changes in appetite or eating habits

Irritability

Confusion\sAgitation

Inability to bond with the baby

Suicidal ideation or the belief that the baby or family would benefit from the mother's absence

Possibility of suffering from Postpartum Depression

Postpartum psychosis is a rare condition that affects one in every 1,000 new mothers. Almost half of postpartum psychosis mothers have a history of mental illness. Although it is unknown what causes postpartum psychosis, the woman's mental health is critical. The disease is caused by a sudden change in hormone levels after delivery.

Postpartum Psychosis Treatment

Because everyone responds differently to treatments and has different stimuli, there is no single medication combination for this disorder. Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to new mothers suffering from Postpartum Psychosis. Other treatments, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), may be recommended if the medications do not work.

Postpartum Depression Preventive and personal mental health care for new mothers is always preferable to treatment.

to keep an eye on events

Getting enough sleep

Don't feel guilty or pressured if breastfeeding is difficult for you.

Visitors should be limited, especially in the first few days.

Check in with your doctor on a regular basis.

Maintain an emotional journal.

Use family and friends to help with housework.

Conclusion

Preventive mental health solutions are always preferable for women. General guidance and professional assistance are always beneficial. Please contact Solh Wellness if you are concerned that you or your partner may develop this disorder. We strive to make preventive mental health solutions available and affordable to our users 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To get started right away, download the Solh App.

[pushing500]

Bold to start a fight when you're immediately postpartum, you're relying on your opponent's (already very limited) hospitality to keep you and your new baby alive, and you have a horrendous melee ability.

Brown's religion is a nudist, cannibal, high-life cult. Not sure it'll be the best environment for Wombat to grow up in, tbh, and it certainly isn't helping Brown recover any faster.

A fight on one side, a shuttle crash on the other, a deathly ill newborn baby lingering in the back of his mind... What a day for poor Kwahu.

The sole survivor of the shuttle crash was an Avaloi named Yuki. She's very pretty and looks to be healing up fast, thanks to Kwahu's expert care. Hopefully she'll leave quickly, as her genetic dependency on alcohol might be tricky to manage in a colony that focuses all its beverage-production on coffee.

Of course, once Randy starts he just doesn't stop, so he decided the Jones boys needed a nice psychic drone on top of everything else. Very rude.

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[mexisco]

WITCHES (dir. Elizabeth Sankey, 2024).

[howdoyousleep3]

I would like to rant about motherhood and the awful things about it, read more bar is there if you don’t want to read it or engage with my rant. I don’t blame you if you want nothing to do with it, it’s more for me anyway lol

Never in my life have I ever felt so lonely and so depressed, just genuinely, at the core sad and alone.

I have people in my life, but I don’t have a village. My village is in shambles. It’s full of people who like to ask how I am, but don’t like to hear that I’m not well. The people I’ve reached out to got angry at me for reaching out, so I’ve just stopped reaching out. “I’m fine.” The people who have helped me with the girls fuck it up every fucking time, don’t listen to me or my wishes or my open anxieties. So, not only do I not share how I’m actually doing, now I don’t call on people to help me because it isn’t worth the trouble of them fucking up my children’s day-to-day life and schedule.

It’s impossible to not feel like a burden to others when their lives are unaffected, when they aren’t drowning like I am, when every aspect of their life hasn’t been greatly altered and twisted. I am not the same person I once was and I’ll never go back to her. I don’t know how to dress, I don’t know how to interact with people, I don’t know what my hobbies are. It’s hard to not feel like a bother when I’ve been this sad for this long.

No one understands if they haven’t done this before, if they haven’t become a mother. I understand what mothers before me were talking about when they told me motherhood is lonely. This is an experience that is so specific and can only be understood if you have experienced it. Another reason I don’t confide in others in my life— they don’t understand.

I’m so tired of the empty, “I’m sorry”s. I’m so tired of waking up and living the same day over and over. I’m so tired of my husband’s life being virtually unaffected by the birth of our girls while mine is so genuinely fucked up now.

I’m just so tired and so lonely and so sad.

And now Husband leaves in a week to start a new job three hours away and I’ll be staying here with the girls. Even more alone.