Postpartum Depression is Common产后抑郁症是常见的

Depression doesn’t feel the same for everyone. How often symptoms occur, how long they last, and how intense they may feel can be different for each person.

抑郁症的感受因人而异：症状出现频率、持续时间、感受的强烈程度每个人的体会都不一样。

Symptoms of depression include

抑郁症的症状包括

1. Lasting sad, anxious, or “empty” mood.

   持续有伤心、担忧或“空虚”的感觉

   
   

2. Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism.

   感到绝望或悲观

   
   

3. Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness.

   感到内疚、没用或无助

   
   

4. Feelings of irritability or restlessness.

   感到易怒或躁动

   
   

5. Loss of interest in hobbies and activities.  

   对业余爱好和活动失去兴趣

   
   

6. Loss of energy.

   丧失力量

   
   

7. Problems concentrating, recalling details, and making decisions.

   集中精力、回想细节以及做出决定非常困难

   
   

8. Difficulty falling asleep or sleeping too much.

   入睡困难或睡眠过多

   
   

9. Overeating or loss of appetite.

   暴食或食欲不振

   
   

10. Thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts.

    有自杀或企图自杀的想法

    
    

11. Aches or pains that do not get better with treatment.

    疼痛在治疗后得不到缓解

Postpartum depression is depression that occurs after having a baby. Feelings of postpartum depression are more intense and last longer than those of “baby blues,” a term used to describe the worry, sadness, and tiredness many women experience after having a baby. “Baby blues” symptoms typically resolve on their own within a few days. 

产后抑郁症是一种生完孩子后发生的抑郁症。产后抑郁症的感觉要比“产后忧伤”更强烈，持续时间更长，这个词用来形容许多妇女生孩子后的忧虑、悲伤和疲劳。“产后忧伤”的症状一般在数天内会自行消失。

CDC research shows about 1 in 9 women experiences postpartum depression.

美国疾控中心研究显示，9个妇女中就有1位经历产后抑郁症。

Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

产后抑郁症症状

The symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to symptoms for depression, but may also include

产后抑郁症的症状与抑郁症相似，不过还包括：

• Crying more often than usual.

  比平时哭的更多

  
  

• Feelings of anger.

  愤怒的情绪

  
  

• Withdrawing from loved ones.

  离开所爱的人

  
  

• Feeling numb or disconnected from your baby.

  面对你的孩子感到麻木或分离

  
  

• Worrying that you will hurt the baby.

  担忧你会伤害到孩子

  
  

• Feeling guilty about not being a good mom or doubting your ability to care for the baby.

  觉得自己无法成为好的母亲而有罪恶感，或怀疑自己照顾婴儿的能力

Treatment

治疗

Depression is treatable and most people get better with treatment. If you think you may be depressed, the first step to seeking treatment is to talk to your health care provider. 

抑郁症是可治疗的，大部分患者治疗后有好转。如果你认为自己可能情绪低落，那么寻求治疗的第一步就是去和你的医疗保健医生交谈。

When discussing medications with your provider, let him or her know if you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your provider can decide if taking medications while pregnant or breastfeeding is right for you.

当与医生讨论你的药物治疗时，告知医生你是否已怀孕、打算怀孕或在哺乳。你的医生可以决定你在孕期或哺乳期服药是否合适。

（来源：美国疾控中心）