Season 2, Episode 19: I Have Postpartum Depression

Topic: “One of the greatest tragedies in life is to lose your own sense of self and accept the version of you that is expected by everyone else.” As someone who suffer(s) from Postpartum Depression, there’s the mask that everyone is fine, everything should be fine. We create versions of portray to the outside world, when deep down, we are suffering. We act out of character. We are tired. Hopeless. Overwhelmed. Moody. And we can’t quite put our finger on why we act this way. Today we are exploring postpartum depression as an African American mom. Marvelous Mahogany Mom of the Week: Azure Saunders Dillion. A mom of a young son, she is an advocate for all things mental health, and is working with the community in bringing mental health awareness as well as brick/mortal structures to the southern Dallas area. Symptoms: Feeling sad, hopeless, empty, or overwhelmed Crying more often than usual or for no apparent reason Worrying or feeling overly anxious Feeling moody, irritable, or restless Oversleeping, or being unable to sleep even when her baby is asleep Having trouble concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions Experiencing anger or rage Losing interest in activities that are usually enjoyable Suffering from physical aches and pains, including frequent headaches, stomach problems, and muscle pain Eating too little or too much Withdrawing from or avoiding friends and family Having trouble bonding or forming an emotional attachment with her baby Persistently doubting her ability to care for her baby Thinking about harming herself or her baby. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahogany-momology/   Resources https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/postpartum-depression-facts/index.shtml https://medium.com/s/story/postpartum-depression-in-black-women-is-a-silent-epidemic-627066 https://www.bwhi.org/2018/04/20/postpartum-depression-while-black/ https://www.self.com/story/11-postpartum-depression-facts-all-moms-to-be-need-to-know https://www.workingmother.com/black-moms-postpartum-mental-health-crisis