Postpartum Psychosis

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This serious mental health condition is rare but requires immediate medical attention. 

If you think that you or someone you know is suffering from Postpartum psychosis, it is important to call emergency services, (or any emergency numbers you have been given if you are under the care of a mental health team).
 
Usually, Postpartum psychosis occurs within days or weeks of giving birth, though less commonly it can start during pregnancy or later on after birth.

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Symptoms include:
Hallucinations – experiencing things that are not real, such as hearing voices or seeing things that others don’t.
Delusions – things that you believe to be true, even if someone else shows you that they’re not.
Extreme confusion – difficulty thinking clearly or making decisions.
Disorganised thinking and speech – difficulty expressing yourself as clearly as usual.
Rapid mood swings – extreme changes in mood, from intense joy (mania) to depression or agitation.
Paranoia – feeling suspicious or not trusting others, without justification.

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This serious condition must not be ignored. If in doubt, do seek help immediately.