The most serious of all PMADs, affecting less than 1% of new mothers, is Postpartum Psychosis. This illness usually comes on suddenly, most often in the first 2 to 4 weeks after birth, but sometimes even before mom and baby have left the hospital. There are several key symptoms to look for, and one or all may be present:
* Hallucinations, where you see or hear things other can’t
* Delusions, which often involve feeling as through you are being controlled by an outside power (sometimes involving angels or demons)
* Periods of confusion, memory loss and/or difficulty communicating
* Feeling paranoid, as though others are out to get you
* Feeling manic or hyperactive
* Difficulty sleeping or feeling like you don’t need to sleep
* Extreme agitation
The problem with postpartum psychosis is that the women who experience it usually think their thoughts make perfect sense and do not believe they are ill, which is one of the reasons this illness is so dangerous. Women with postpartum psychosis may feel that they need and want to act on their thoughts and are not upset by them. This is caused by the illness and is not their fault. That is why there is a danger that they may harm themselves or others. If you have these symptoms, or you have a loved one who is experiencing them, it is important to seek medical help immediately. Research shows that one key risk factor for postpartum psychosis is a history of type 1 or type 2 bipolar disorder. New moms with diagnosed or undiagnosed bipolar disorder, or whose family members have bipolar disorder, have the highest risk of getting postpartum psychosis. Also, if you have had a previous psychotic episode you are at greater risk.
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