* Delusions
* Hallucination 
* Confusion 
* Insomnia
* Mood swings
* Irritability
* Disorganized thinking or behavior
* Depersonalization 
* Thoughts of suicide or hurting others

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Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe type of mental illness that happens within the first few weeks of giving birth. Its main symptoms are paranoid delusions, hallucinations, confusion, and disorganized thoughts. It is considered a psychiatric emergency due to the high likelihood of hurting oneself or the baby.

Postpartum Psychosis

DSM specifiers for major depression. (n.d.). MentalHelp.net. https://www.mentalhelp.net/depression/diagnostic-specifiers/

Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms

Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis

Postpartum psychosis was divided into three types based on the symptoms of the patient. These types are:
* Manic
* Depressive
* Mixed/Atypical


Subtypes of Postpartum Psychosis

Potential Treatment Approaches for Postpartum Psychosis are
* Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
* Medications.

Postpartum Psychosis Treatments

Specialists hypothesize that postpartum psychosis can be a combination of these factors:
* Hormonal changes.
* History of psychological disorders.
* Family history of psychological disorders, especially postpartum psychosis.
* Number of pregnancies.
* Sleep deprivation.
* Other medical conditions.

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