How does postpartum depression end?

It hurts me to no end to think my child does not care for her children. Her husband just texted me and asked if I could babysit this weekend. I am in such a bind. It is extremely inconvienent for me this weekend yet I don't feel I can say no. When does this end? read more

For me, the end of the depression came when I had recovered enough from the surgery to feel comfortable, and when I forgave my doctor (took a while, and I did it by praying for him whenever I had angry thoughts), and when I got back into fellowship with God. read more

The more severe your postpartum depression symptoms or postpartum anxiety symptoms, the longer it may take for you to get better. A 2002 study found that more severe depression was associated with a decreased likelihood of early recovery. read more

A comprehensive review of clinical studies examining postpartum depression carried out in January 2014 has shown that although symptoms of postpartum depression in most women recede over time, for a large number of women, depression remains a long-term problem. read more