I’ll be honest, this stems from Jane the Virgin. But I’m genuinely curious of your opinions.

Do you think men can show symptoms of PPD? I’ve read that men can “mimic” symptoms during pregnancy, and their hormones also get thrown off after birth (well, they can. but not always). So even though they’ve never given birth, they could show post-birth depression. At least that’s how I understood it.

Also (stemmed from the show again), does this idea bother you? Women in the show (yes yes I know it’s a show and it’s dramatic for a reason) were infuriated that a man claimed to have postpartum depression, and claims that it’s for women. By him saying it, he was taking something away from all the women who suffered from PPD.

Once again, I know this is based on a show that banks on drama. But what’s your opinion?