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Here’s What Postpartum Depression Feels Like

A visceral, contradictory sensation. We need to do more to help new moms.

Think back to the happiest day of your life. The colors seemed brighter, didn’t they?

Postpartum depression: It’s the happiest day of your life, but instead of the colors seeming brighter, they’re black and heavy.

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Emilina Lomas

Health Writer. Exercise Scientist. Newsletter: Science-Backed Wellness. Top Writer in Health.