How to Cope With a Loss of Identity in Postpartum Depression
If you’re struggling with a loss of identity in PPD, these five expert tips can help.
1. Treat Your Depression First
Because PPD can deepen feelings of a loss of identity, treating depression is an important first step toward feeling more like yourself again in this situation.
Depending on symptom severity, PPD is typically treated with psychotherapy (aka talk therapy) and medication, such as antidepressants.
“I really urge [people] to treat the depression, and I tell them that once their depression starts getting better, that loss of identity is not going to be as strong,” she says.
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