Some
of the
symptoms of PPD include loss
of appetite,
insomnia,
intense anger or irritability, overwhelming fatigue, feelings
of guilt, shame, or inadequacy, mood swings, difficulty bonding with your baby, withdrawl from family and friends, and thoughts
of harming yourself or your baby.
A survivor
of any kind
of sexual violence and / or intimate partner violence often struggles with many
symptoms which include panic attacks, flashbacks, hyper - vigilance,
insomnia, nightmares, interpersonal isolation and difficulties, depression, avoidance
of triggers and
intense anxiety.