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Post by Kirsty on Jun 17, 2016 21:57:08 GMT
Hello Katherine, I have just read your story and it's awful what you have been through. I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter and am glad that your 2nd daughter has done so well! The ladies on here have been a great support to me.
I hope things improve for you soon
Much love x
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Post by monica on Jun 18, 2016 20:26:59 GMT
Hi Katherine
It's wonderful to hear from you and yes I remember you so well. You're always welcome back and yes we're here going strong if not a little quieter than a few years ago.
I'm guessing your daughter must be about 8 - how's she doing? How's life with you? I'm sorry you've been struggling for the past 4 months - do you know the trigger? Are you getting any help and support ?
Anniversaries are hard . They can bring back all sorts of feelings even years on. How many years has it been since Elisa voula was born? I lost a baby boy at 19 weeks - he died in utero- at end of July it's 9 years since he was born. The passage of time has helped me - life is so busy I don't think of him as much as I should but I do try and visit the crematorium where his ashes are buried on the anniversary Christmas at a minimum and it's a cathartic experience . Perhaps there's something you could do that would feel meaningful on the anniversary ? X
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Post by elisavoula on Feb 24, 2017 8:45:10 GMT
Hi Monica and ladies, Apologies, I haven't written in quite some time. Eliana is now 8.5 years old. She's one incredible little girl. Elisavoula would of been turning 13 this year and in high school. How different life would of been with Eliana having a sister to play with. Last year I suffered a lot with depression which flipped into a manic episode with psychotic symptoms and as a result being hospitalised for most of November. It was quite an overwhelming experience...I had stopped my medication feeling I needed to prove that Just being me, I could cope and do well. I also stopped because of the substantial weight gain but alas it was v detrimental to my mental health. I've learnt my lesson but still the extra 20kgs I put on since last March are causing me other health issues and the depression has returned. I'm really saddened at the moment as I've been advised that my psychiatrist of 11 amazing years of care and support has to refer me on to another psychiatrist as he's reducing his working hours and I unfortunately am not in the local area (public hospital) so he can't keep seeing me. I'm devastated as he and my psychologist have been the ones to keep Elisavoula real, that they're part of my life (my psychologist of 8 years of whom Eliana is named after moved on a few years ago). I've been truly blessed to have them in my life and they have saved me many a time. I would like in some way to help out with his work with particular interest in puerperal psychosis, bipolar disorder and depression and anxiety in the perinatal and post-partum period. My experiences have been many, some good, some bad. I want some way of giving back and finding some meaning in my life. Looking for ideas apart from volunteering for research...I would love to attend some lectures and be involved in some support. Education is important. Still no new mother and baby units have opened up, something that would really mean a lot to me. I haven't had a paid job for over 10 years but know that perhaps this is where my expertise is and what would give me satisfaction and peace. Any ideas are most welcome Love Katherine
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Post by monica on Feb 24, 2017 11:58:34 GMT
Hi
It's always great to hear from you - welcome back! I can't believe your little girl is 8!
I'm sorry to hear about your illness last year. Many women want to come off the meds understandably but I guess the process may take longer for some ; for others it's like having diabetes and taking insulin, meds are a long term if not permanent option. Maybe in the future this is something that you could discuss with your psychiatrist . Speaking of whom, I'm sorry you're losing yours but try not to see this negatively. It might mean a new and fresher perspective. I know cutting the link to Elizavoula will be hard, but you always have those precious memories of her.
I think you'd have so much to offer in terms of advice support to any organisation dealing with PNI /PP. Try googling charities and maybe that would open doors for you. It would be such a rewarding experience for you helping others and learning more about this illness.
Monica
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