Dads Can Get Postpartum Depression, Too: 8 Signs to Look For! by Dr. Sarah Allen

Not just moms get postpartum mood disorders. Becoming a father increases a man’s risk of experiencing anxiety and depression, too. Some symptoms of paternal depression symptoms are different from women’s and often men don’t acknowledge their feelings of sadness, hopelessness and/or guilt. They may also feel in conflict between how they think a man should be and feel and how they are actually feeling. Here’s a list of possible symptoms.

• frustration or irritability
• getting stressed easily
• feeling discouraged
• increases in physical problems
• loss of interest in work, hobbies and sex
• isolation from family and friends
• working constantly
• increased anger

The most important thing to remember is that paternal depression is very treatable. Learn more about anxiety and depression at DrSarahAllen.com!