Marya opens up about going through postpartum depression

Piece by: Uncle Chim Tuna
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One of the scariest realities mothers face is the possibility of sinking into depression after they deliver their little bundles of joy is depression.

And while several other artists have spoken up about suffering from it, Marya has joined their ranks, lending her voice to perhaps help strengthen women's resolve to fight through it and share and inspire each other.

A quick check on Wikipedia described the situation thus:

Postpartum depression (PPD), also called postnatal depression, is a type of mood disorder associated with childbirth, which can affect both sexes. Symptoms may include extreme sadness, low energy, anxiety, crying episodes, irritability, and changes in sleeping or eating patterns. Onset is typically between one week and one month following childbirth. PPD can also negatively affect the person's child.

While the exact cause of PPD is unclear, the cause is believed to be a combination of physical and emotional factors. These may include factors such as hormonal changes and sleep deprivation. Risk factors include prior episodes of postpartum depression,bipolar disorder, a family history of depression, psychological stress, complications of childbirth, lack of support, or a drug use disorder. Diagnosis is based on a person's symptoms. While most women experience a brief period of worry or unhappiness after delivery, postpartum depression should be suspected when symptoms are severe and last over two weeks.