A 26-year-old woman presented to the psychiatric clinic with complaints of being constantly tearful. The patient is unable to identify the clear reason for her complaint. Patient History She feels that she just had her first baby, so she should be feeling on the top of the world. According to her, the pregnancy and birth were normal. The baby is fine, but baby’s nourishment is difficult to find. Mental state examination She looks red-faced and tired. Makes good eye contact. She is tearful.
She says her thoughts are tending to focus on worry about the future and the baby. She also laughs and enjoys herself when she sees people she is close to. She has no hallucinations or delusions and has no thoughts of harm to herself or the baby. She believes her symptoms are present because she is tired. What is the most likely diagnosis? How will you manage this patient? Source : 100 Cases in…
