Sunday, August 14, 2011

Post-natal depression?

you have to speak to someone about how you're feeling, i know you want to try and be strong but going on like this without help will make you worse. I had PND after my son was born and my husband basically had to drag me to the doctors surgery as i was worried incase they'd say i was a rubbish mum and to pull myself together. I was prescribed anti-depressants and they helped a great deal, really lifted the dark cloud that was looming over me. I had trouble sleeping, was very low , could'nt even be bothered to wash and dress myself, had horrendous temper outbursts and cried for no reason. My husband was incredibly understanding, if it was'nt for him i think i would've given up. My PND did'nt appear until my son was maybe a month or two months old, or at least that's when it started to get really bad. Please go and speak to your doctor, who can diagnose you and get you on the right treatment you need. Speak to your mum, sister and partner as they'll be more than happy to help you out with the kids when you need a break. Keep your chin up hun, help is only a phone call away. xx

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