One of the symptoms of the baby blues is increased crying, or crying for no reason. The baby blues is a very common experience within the postpartum period. However, prolonged bouts of intense crying might not fit within the baby blues symptomology. Feelings such as helplessness, hopelessness, and a lack of happiness and joy that lead to crying might be a sign of postpartum depression as opposed to the baby blues. Having postpartum depression does not mean you are a bad mother, or that you are weak. Seeking out additional supports will ensure you can start feeling like yourself again.