Battling Depression And Anxiety After Childbirth: Modern Motherhood

Official statistics say 1 in 7 moms experience postpartum depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. Some experts say the real figure may be closer to 1 in 3, and the consequences can be devastating. But there is hope. See how one mother came back from the brink, with help from an intensive program and two friends who made her realize that she wasn’t alone in feeling broken.
» Subscribe to TODAY: on.today.com/Su...
» Watch the latest from TODAY: bit.ly/LatestTODAY
About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series.
Connect with TODAY Online!
Visit TODAY's Website: on.today.com/Re...
Find TODAY on Facebook: on.today.com/Li...
Follow TODAY on Twitter: on.today.com/Fo...
Follow TODAY on Instagram: on.today.com/In...
#PostPartum #Depression #TODAY
Battling Depression And Anxiety After Childbirth: Modern Motherhood

[@tijeraslack3]

This video was so refreshing to watch. I feel like this on a daily. I was depressed during and after my pregnancy. Still pushed through undergraduate + graduate school during this time as well. I don’t want to give up on my daughter, but I have my days where it’s so hard. I feel like running away from it all.

[@Fifi313-55]

Omg I went through the same thing it’s two pregnancies in my studies

[@janedoe3648]

Why not take time off of school, finish when your child is a little older..that is very difficult to juggle all that and a baby, I could never

[@tijeraslack3]

@@janedoe3648 I’m done with school and have my Master degree ma’am.

[@totalliferelax]

If you are ever feeling lonely, remember there a billions of cells inside you, that literally cannot live without you.~Total Life Relax💚

[@peggylong5547]

Thank you. I am 75 now, but I remember as if it was yesterday. We had two small children, and then i had a miscarriage. The depression did not come until about three or four months later. It was horrible, like a black cloud settled over my head. I prayed for a year, and then God took it away.

[@peggylong5547]

I didn't know what it was. I thought there was something bad wrong with me. A friend came to see me and told me to go to my doctor as soon as possible. Just like you said, he didn't recognize it as depression either. Depression is real and not something to be ashamed of. Talk to friends, doctors, family until you get someone who will listen and help you through this. You're not alone.

[@jexycryptogawd8199]

Reach out to the name on my channel above 👆🏼 he got me psychedelics that cured my anxiety and depression

[@gardengirl4409]

I'm so sorry Peggy ❤️ your little angel is watching over you .

[@mel...s]

I've dealt with major depression for most of my life. It has been very hard. Postpartum depression and anxiety is terrifying. The thoughts, the anxiety, the fear, the delirium... My heart breaks for all moms who are going through this. Trying to do your best all while trying to stay alive and keep a child alive. My heart is breaking for us. I love you all

[@candacelena5281]

I'm going through this right now please keep me in prayer

[@yourdailydoseofinspiration2366]

Thank you, Today, for this informative description and for shedding light on this topic. To anyone watching and reading who suffers from postpartum mood disorders, hang in there. You matter. You are a rockstar. You are a mom. You are fierce and strong and incredible.

[@tijeraslack3]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@IanBryelhyr]

I'm so jealous of these women having these privileges and opportunities to get therapy. Here in our country, mental health is not even prioritised or funded by the government. There are very few mental health experts and it is very expensive. Only the truly rich can afford it.

[@sierrabaer4972]

I’ve been dealing with PPD for over a year. I didn’t realize- or didn’t want to admit that this is what I’ve been battling. Yet, after having my second son I now know that I am struggling with perinatal mood disorder…

[@crismarieb6275]

Being a mom is hard no one talks about because you feel ashamed. Your body is going through so much your sleep deprived and a lot of us don’t have the support. We’re expected to have everything in place, plan everything out before having a baby but how are you supposed to know what to expect I think we all are just trying to be positive and hope for the best but sometimes it just doesn’t work out that way

[@hlengiwezungu8152]

I was depressed after each child birth

[@sarahr7425]

Me too, still am 😔

[@xaranik2699]

I'd go with prescription. I can understand why you are hesitant taking the prescription. unfortunately anxiety affects decision making. I also suggest an herbal tea "relaxing mama" this tea will add tons with prescription to heal from postpartum anxiety. you can learn about the tea on secretsoftea.com.

[@mirellagonzalez7133]

Me,too.

[@missladymy5185]

I myself dont want to be a mother. I don't see myself being pregnant and take care a little soul. I don't have the urge to get married and have kids. A couple of months ago I developed anxiety and panic attack due to mental and physical stress at work. I don't think motherhood is for me knowing the stress level is beyond imagination. I saw my sisters struggling financially, mentally and physically drained of taking care of their kids. I said to myself, big NO and Never. When my nephews are at home, i do feel stress as well when they make a mess all around the house. Being single is not a disease and getting married is not a cure. I do have career goals, life goals, travel goals and spiritual goals but being a mother is not one of them. I love my own time and freedom. I can spend my money the way I wanted without someone relying on me. I think every person in this world has its own choice whether to reproduce or not, and I chose not to. Salute to all mothers out there who juggle between work and motherhood.

[@SandraSandra-cm6em]

Wise choice

[@sdcharger21]

Add being in an unhappy marriage, juggling a career that demands you keep up a image and forces you to live under public scrutiny 24-7 not being able to solely focuse on them or yourself. Imagine the industry owing your soul and driving wedge between you and your father who was your anchor. The entire situation will cause a mental and emotional breakdown. You'll need some coping activities like keeping bees and giving up the honey.

[@mbwilson8592]

May you seek true lasting peace in Jesus Christ our Lord and savior. If you seek Him, you will find Him. Praying and reading the Bible.

[@hanalala3164]

@@jacoboc2244 lol yeh right. You think you know everything about us. Typical pos

[@NesiasVertex]

Sooo you are someone we all know?

[@happyd1479]

No community, inadequate support,poorhealthcare, necessity/pressure to go back to work immediately ,toxic gender roles , depression and anxiety is going to be inevitable unless mothers experience real change

[@storytimewithlove6391]

Great video. Thank you!

[@nancyvalmyr7229]

Very sad

[@dulcevelasquez8627]

Love this video !!

[@HerbsCureHerpes]

Dr. Aloha has the permanent Herbal Remedy for any form Herpes, STI and Terminal diseases within just days of usage. kzbin.info/door/_YFEEZEr1BxGkNg1d4vqww 🍵💚

[@crazycarlsadventures5983]

My wife started showing signs of depression about 6 months after our daughter was born … it’s still so bad .. I’m the scapegoat for all the bad in our lives even though I take care of us financially and we are comfortable… for the last 6 months I feel I’m with a completely different person .. it’s insanely hard . The mood swings are so unstable to where she’s been staying at a friend of a family’s the last week …I don’t know if we can continue, she needs help and won’t get it

[@sheila11227]

If you haven’t already then you should seek outer help or get an intervention in place for her. I am currently struggling with this and it’s not easy it’s incredibly difficult being a new mom (not minimizing your pain either at all) but just saying often times it’s as simple as getting on some form of medication or healthy regimen with the help of someone else or someone you know. Hope you are doing better now. I can relate!!!

[@kaelahendricks6039]

Hang in there. My husband suffered so much (and still is) because of my depression and anxiety. But by trying to get through this together makes the family stronger. Don't give up even if it seems like the best thing. It's not. Fathers get ppd too.

[@festivetoe9492]

Please hang in there. I have had PPD for almost 9 months and one of my main worries is how it’s making my partner feel and how it’s affected us. Please, get her help. The last thing she would want is to lose you.

[@janedoe3648]

Make sure she gets healthy organic food, low sugar, low caffeine, not doing a bunch of simple carbs which contribute to mood swings by causing blood sugar spikes and crashes. Other lifestyle factors like relaxing, getting enough sleep and exercise like taking walks/fresh air/sunshine (vitamin D) also important. Self-help books might be place to start. Blessings💗

[@anxiety.mum4141]

When I had my first child I had no idea what PPD or PPA was. There just wasn’t the information available without looking for it

[@mutoidliz2320]

I’d never heard of it. I just got called lazy,useless,spare part ,and got told that our daughter would be better off without me there by quite a few people.

[@nancyvalmyr7229]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤

[@KatliKhanye]

I feel like I need to take drugs just to cope

[@Tiffanylouisekelly]

Yup I’m with you there

[@Im_venven]

Help! I'm depressed too. My son is always active. Even when I change him diapers after his poop, he didn't want to just stay in a moment until I'm done change it. So the result his poop is everywhere. And it makes me very angry and hit him. I'm so sad! Hoowww make him listen to us??? He is 1y 3m old. R the baby on that age know or understand what we're saying??? I'm so sad!

[@odalizvlogsss3426]

Am with you too . I need help .

[@mbwilson8592]

Make a decision not to ever hit. You can distract him with holding a toy or an object he likes ...even watching a music video on KZbin would be 100 times better than being aggressive and/or hitting your child. You are the safe, calm, reassuring place for your child. He will learn emotional regulation by you demonstrating it yourself. Therapy could help you immensely and possibly even a daily medication for anxiety/depression.

[@sheila11227]

If he starts jerking then just walk away and change him later. I am tempted like this all the time but I usually walk away when I’m feeling that bad and come back a few or more minutes after when I’m hopefully more calm! I understand what you’re going though it a tough age hope you are doing better now. Reach out to someone else and try and get help and support you need. I know how hard it can be..

[@sheila11227]

@@mbwilson8592 I totally agree with you it’s just unfortunate that often times this is all up to the mother alone or if both parents are stressed they are responsible for all of this. Regulating a child’s mood as well as your own can be hard. (Especially with all Of the mental issues or hormonal issues after birth at times) it’s almost an oxymoron if you think about it. I think getting any extra help is a good thing if possible!

[@janedoe3648]

Get support from therapy, new moms groups, read about parenting and take care of your emotions yourself instead of taking it out on your child..self-care: journaling, time to yourself/to relax, music, relaxation exercises, talk to friends etc.

[@deepchhabra3016]

Can anyone please tell what is the treatment for it ? If anyone can please share their experience after being treated . Thank u 🙏

[@skyecuteclouds]

💔

[@yndr-z8x]

The biggest problem is that Arab men most of them they don't believe in this , and they think that woman needs to get out from responsibility, thats more stressful 😢

[@annawilson2937]

I don’t have anyone, terrifying