Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa’s granddaughter was found dead at her home in Bengaluru today. Soundarya, 30, was found hanging in what is suspected to be a suicide. The police have registered a case of “unnatural death”.
Soundarya, a doctor, was married two years ago. She was the daughter of Mr Yediyurappa’s oldest daughter Padma. Though blessed with everything that would make her life beautiful, her suicide has not only evoked shock among the people from Karnataka but have also invited attention to postpartum depression which is said to be the reason behind the tragedy.
What is Postpartum depression?
The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.
Most new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may last for up to two weeks.
But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Rarely, an extreme mood disorder called postpartum psychosis also may develop after childbirth.
Postpartum depression isn’t a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it’s simply a complication of giving birth. If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms and help you bond with your baby.
How to manage?
In any case, it is important to meet a doctor immediately if the symptoms are severe. Though postpartum depression would fade away eventually, the management when someone is affected is important. It is just a matter of a few moments that could be unpredictable where someone would suddenly end up their life like that of Soundarya, who is also a physician destined to bring solace into the lives of many.
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