Postpartum psychosis - the worst of the psychological phenomena.It still has not explained until the end, although there are many theories on this subject.The horror that the mother, whose state can be described as a psychosis, not dangerous for anyone, but for a child, his father and herself.
small child is so helpless and scared, that almost all the time emits a piercing scream.This might ruffle anyone.But it's not psychosis - a normal reaction is not quite ready for the parents.
psychosis arises almost immediately after birth, but may be depressed and show a lot of years later (although this is very rare).It usually lasts about a month and is associated with a strong discouragement, depression young mother.No wonder it is called the maternal condition in that way.It is similar on the basis of a long-known psychiatric phenomenon, which is called a depressive psychosis.The most striking cases being mothers may worsen hallucinations, altered states of consciousness (confusion of mind).It is because of the latest symptom of women do not realize that with them that something is wrong psychologically.
Postpartum depression (as this phenomenon is also called psychiatrists and psychologists) are not always there, and nothing to do with the order of birth of children.It can occur after the first pregnancy, and after the second or third.Postpartum psychosis can occur in any woman, from this no one is safe.Yet the risk is greatest when waiting for the first child.
explain this phenomenon can be a variety of ways, but nabolee distributed as follows: a woman's body is so exhausted that he could not perform all the functions corresponding to its ideal representation of a good mother.The psyche is simply unable to adapt to changes.Depletion of these women with excessive demands to themselves and can begin at the stage of pregnancy.Psychosis during pregnancy - a rarity, and still occurs if the bearing of a child is accompanied by a heavy load on the body.This discrepancy
its capabilities and the ideal image of the mother produces delusions, which are the main feature of psychosis.But here there is a fear, and disappointment in himself, and anger, and anxiety are immense power, and a sense of iznurŅnnosti, hopelessness.And even exaggerated suspicion of someone (if they are not going to cause harm to the child?).Strong pressure on the psyche of the mother a sense of uncertainty, lack of information (what to do when? How?).Due to the recent growing panic.
Most often this form of psychosis, doctors associated with physiological changes (hormonal failure) rather than mental attitude mom.The latter is more likely the result of physical and mental exhaustion of women.
If postpartum psychosis was not diagnosed in time, it can find a way out without treatment, and not the best!After a certain woman in action is clearly inadequate condition usually occurs regret for his actions.Timely therapy correct position.Young mother with the support of family (they have to take issue with the understanding) and doctors will be able to overcome this difficult period without consequences.
To prevent postpartum psychosis, you need to prepare for nurturing, for childbirth as a real challenge for the female body, to the care of the baby.Read more books and adjust themselves to overcome any difficulties.Stand on the account of a gynecologist.Plan, but do not get carried away.The main thing, remember: there is no perfect moms, but in your power to do many things for the baby, much to overcome for the sake of a new life, your flesh and blood, what you will never regret, as difficult as you do not have right now.
