Postpartum Depression
In the short story. “The Yellow Wallpaper” written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, we are introduced to a woman, the narrator, who suffers from postpartum depression, a disorder in women that results from childbirth. This disorder can have serious effects on the individual and may result in extreme behaviors such as suicide. (Mahoney 1) The narrator of the story is symbolic of Gilman, as she had experienced this illness after the birth of her daughter. (Gilman 181) Postpartum depression is a serious issue that must be dealt with in order to help its victums carry on with everyday life. In order for society to effictively help those affected with postpartum depression, they must know what it is, what its symptoms are, and effective ways to treat the disorder.
Postpartum depression is defined as “a treatable medical illness charterized by feelings of sadness, indifference, exhaustion, and anxiety following the birth of a child.” (Postpartum Depression) These......
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