Freida Pinto Says Cried, Felt Alone For Months Due To Post-Partum Depression; Know What It is And How to Cure It
New Delhi: Hollywood actor, producer, and activist Freida Pinto says there is no bouncing back post-pregnancy because you are changed forever. Frieda, mother to 18-month-old Rumi Ray has opened up on her brush with post-partum depression. The Slumdog Millionaire star said she used to cry a lot and feel alone months after she gave birth to her son in 2021. The actor, based out of Los Angeles, first talked about her postpartum struggle in an Instagram post last year. "It hit me after the first three months. In the fourth month when I flew back to LA, and I was ready to kind of dip my toe back into work, the anxiety started building. I was feeling like 'I can't do this, what have I done, the baby's always screaming'. I remember crying so much and feeling so alone and my parents had just about left to fly back to India..." she told in a podcast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) ]]> Thirty-eight-year-old Freida said her photographer husband Cory Tran encouraged her to seek professional help. My husband was like you need to start seeing a therapist. The things you were saying and the things you are doing it is also feeling very self-sabotaging. You need the sleep but you are sitting up trying to fix things and plan things," she recalled. "And the fact that I can say today it is so normal. It was horrible, but I'm happy I went through that because I can relate better..." Pinto said. What is post-partum depression? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, post-partum depression or PPD in women is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth. Doctors say some manuals are used to diagnose mental disorders and PPD is a form of major depression that begins within 4 weeks after delivery. The diagnosis of PPD is based not only on the length of time between delivery and onset but on the severity of the depression. The "baby blues" that new mothers develop after their delivery are attributed to chemical, social, and psychological changes that happen in the body. Even though PPD can be treated with medication and counseling, doctors say women should seek help when feeling low. What causes PPD? According to health experts, chemical changes cause a significant drop in hormones after delivery, and even though the link between this drop and depression is still not clear, estrogen and progesterone imbalance is believed to be the key. Studies1 say the female reproductive hormones increase tenfold during pregnancy, and then suddenly drop after delivery. Signs and symptoms of PPD You may exhibit the following signs if suffering from PPD: Sleep troubles and insomnia Loss of appetite Severe fatigue and tiredness No or low libido Mood swings Stress and anxiety Anger issues Feelings of hopelessness Thoughts suicide Trouble concentrating According to doctors2, untreated PPD can be dangerous for moms and their children, and should be diagnosed and treated well in time, if:Symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks Normal body functions are halted Can't cope with everyday situations Having thoughts of harming the baby Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
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