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Postpartum onset of panic disorder

C T Beck1

  • 1University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs, USA.

Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|October 17, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Postpartum panic disorder significantly impacts mothers, affecting their self-esteem and lifestyle. Early identification and nursing interventions can help manage panic triggers and maternal guilt.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Nursing
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Postpartum panic disorder is a recently reported condition.
  • It is crucial to differentiate postpartum panic disorder from postpartum depression.
  • Understanding the lived experience of mothers with postpartum panic disorder is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the subjective experiences of mothers with panic disorder during the postpartum period.
  • To differentiate postpartum panic disorder from postpartum depression.
  • To inform clinical practice and nursing interventions for mothers experiencing panic attacks after childbirth.

Main Methods:

  • Phenomenological study utilizing Colaizzi's method.
  • Purposive sample of six mothers with postpartum panic disorder.
  • Interviews analyzed to extract themes related to panic experiences.

Main Results:

  • Panic disorder during the postpartum period negatively impacts mothers' lives, affecting their composure and daily routines.
  • Recurring panic attacks lead to diminished self-esteem and lifestyle changes.
  • Mothers experience guilt related to disappointing themselves and their families.

Conclusions:

  • Six themes emerged, offering insights into nursing practice for mothers with postpartum panic disorder.
  • Nurses can assist in identifying panic triggers to prevent attacks.
  • Interventions should address the guilt associated with panic disorder in the postpartum period.

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