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Post by char16 on Jan 9, 2012 10:32:33 GMT
Thank everyone! In reply to your question Monica, I don't really know why I have pni this time, as, like you, I was fine after having my eldest, although my mum has suffered with this in the past. Maybe that could have something to do with it? As for life getting better, I don't feel like its changing either way. I have good and bad days. I'm on the waiting list for CBT, and have been prescribed Citalopram, which I haven't started taking yet, so hopefully these will make a difference. Thanks again for all your support everyone. It's good to know your not alone! X
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Post by monica on Jan 10, 2012 18:40:30 GMT
Hi
Good luck with Meds. This was the turning point for me. I too took citalopram . Hopefully it will be same for you.
Monica
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Post by amanda90 on Mar 9, 2012 10:37:43 GMT
Hello I'm a new member I'm a 21 year old mum of a gorgeous little boy but still struggling after a string of extremely stressful events within my life but predominantly in my relationship.
I love my son, Kai but still I can't seem to be happy. I feel helpless and useless and after 11 months am finally looking for some help and support.
So comforting to find this website and this forum and to realise I am not alone.
xx
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Post by monica on Mar 9, 2012 10:54:21 GMT
Hello and welcome
I'm sorry life as is tough for you. So pleased you are looking for help and will find the ladies on here really understanding. Have you approached your dr and or hv? They can offer talking therapies ando r Meds.
Having a baby can put huge pressure on many if not most relationships. Is this when theproblems started or are there other issues. Have you talked to your oh about them?
Life can feel very bleak with pni but with support you will pick up quickerx
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Post by Hopeful on Mar 9, 2012 11:32:02 GMT
Hello and welcome from me too xx
You are definitely not alone and hope it helps to look through posts and talk here x
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Post by juppster on Mar 9, 2012 14:12:51 GMT
Welcome sweetheart, I have replied in your other post xx
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Post by poolie14 on Mar 14, 2012 14:08:39 GMT
Hi there, I'm a Mum of an 8 week old, and for the last 3 weeks finding it very hard to cope. I've suffered from recurring depression since I was 18 (I'm now 34) and was HOPING that I wouldn't be affected by PND, but the black fog and hopelessness is there... I'm glad I found this forum though, as all my new Mum friends (NCT etc) seem to be coping just fine, and it makes me feel even worse.
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Post by chica on Mar 15, 2012 7:38:49 GMT
Hi Poolie,
I am glad you found us too, it was such a relief for me when I found this site, at last I wasnt 'the only one' I used to look at the other mums too, and think how comes they are coping when I cant, but I found out recently that one of these mums who I thought was mum of the year actually went through hell and back, I was amazed, she covered it so well. So I guess what I am trying to say in my jumbled up way, is try not to look at the other mums and what they are doing or how they are, concentrate on yourself, and congratulate yourself on even small things.
xx
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Post by juppster on Mar 15, 2012 14:38:58 GMT
Hey Poolie and welcome from me too. I too used to compare myself so much to others and always think how well everyone used to cope but remember a lot of women will put on a front and hold it all together whilst they're out in public. You are certainly not alone in the way you are feeling. Have you been along to see your gp or hv to have a chat? x
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Post by monica on Mar 16, 2012 11:18:20 GMT
Hello Poolie and welcome
I understand exactly where you are coming from re feelings of inadequacy, but this is so common with pni.
Do go see your dr health visitor for support. You don't have to feel this way. Did you ave any treatment for depression in the past? Meds and ot talking therapies can help hugely. I suffered from the fogginess too and found exercise really good for lifting it.
Do come back and let us know how you are.
Monica
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Post by Weeble on Mar 16, 2012 21:16:13 GMT
Hi and welcome
How's your day been today?
Kat
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Post by ashlee on May 6, 2012 21:52:00 GMT
Hi I am new. My name is Nicola. I don't know if I have PND. What do you think. Here is my story in brief... I have been suffering with anxiety and depression for a year and two months now. It started when I was about 7 months pregnant, I was getting anxious over little things. At 8 months it got a lot worse and I was voluntarily put into a psychiatric ward, I had become frightened around my family, friends and partner. I was suicidal and my anxiety was acute, with panic attacks and night terrors. Over the next months when I came out of the ward, I would do everything I was supposed to, act the way I was supposed to but I was still suffering acute anxiety. It's gotten progressively worse, I have panic attacks, weird thoughts, about death, suffering like this forever, fear of existence, fear of everything. I just want to give up. I'm very depressed and I feel wretched. I don't know what is wrong with me and I feel so alone. I feel like I don't know anything anymore. Like my world has shattered.
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Post by juppster on May 7, 2012 7:31:59 GMT
Hey nicola and a bit welcome It certainly sounds as though you're suffering at the moment...do you mind me asking if you are receiving any treatment at the moment? Are you still under the care of anyone? If not, I would suggest your first step is to go and see your gp to explain how you are feeling...you certainly don't have to be suffering like this and with the correct help and support it certainly won't last forever. Please feel free to keep talking to us here x
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Post by Weeble on May 7, 2012 18:57:30 GMT
Wow that sounds really tough. Pni can start during pregnancy. How are you doing after the weekend?
Kat
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Post by monica on May 9, 2012 19:52:08 GMT
Welcome Nicoa. It sounds as if you have had a really difficult time. Do you have any support? You sound just like I did in the depths of pni. I was afraid everything and becam obsessed with the fear of dying. As Jupster said do seek help from gp. With support you will recover much quicker.
Monica
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