This can a result in an unexplained avoidance of anything to do with babies. She may avoid baby showers, avoid friends with new babies, grow quite when a group begins to talk about their young children etc. A person who has experienced a deep emotional pain may have determined not to become emotionally involved again, so as to prevent a reoccurrence of pain. Their emotions are kept on a flat level at all times. This type of behaviour will prevent the forming of close relationships and is only a disguise of the real emotional torment within.
More severe depression can include thoughts of utter futility and suicide.
These episodes may be quite severe at times. This brings a sense of hopelessness, that she is flawed and cannot be redeemed, nor is she worthy of help or redemption. Sleep, appetite or sexual dysfunction Insomnia, loss of appetite, or reduced sex drive. Overeating is quite common with depression as a woman tries to satisfy the gnawing sense of need within. Oversleeping can also occur as an attempt to escape.