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Post by juppster on May 6, 2013 18:43:52 GMT
Hi rue and welcome
I'm so sorry you're feeling this way today, but please remember it is the illness talking and not you. I can guarantee your children would most definitely not be better off without you. Please keep talking to us here, it really does get better with the right help and time x
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Post by Weeble on May 6, 2013 19:55:02 GMT
Hun, this illness is so tough. Hope you are feeling better, your kids will always be better with you!!
Hope you are feeling a little better
Kat
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Post by monica on May 8, 2013 8:17:34 GMT
Welcome to our forum!
I'm sorry you're suffering from this terrible illness. Yes this illness can feel like an endless battle - I felt this way too and could not see how it would end, but things will improve. Have hope!
What support are you getting from cpn? Dr? Are you taking Meds ?
Your children love and need you desperately, even if you're not feeling well. It's common to feel the way you do that you're hindering their lives, but that's the illness talking.
If you don't mind me asking how did your illness start? Did u av t with your eldest child.
Do come back to s. te ladies here are lovely and really do understand what you are going throughx
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Post by babaycm44 on May 30, 2013 20:59:40 GMT
Hi, I've never done anything like this before. Just feel like I'm the only person feeling the way I do and would like someone to chat to. X
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Post by Weeble on May 31, 2013 6:42:22 GMT
Welcome, you are so not the only person believe me. Have a good look around and maybe start a diary. The other,girls will be along soon to say hi
Kat
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Post by monica on May 31, 2013 15:32:44 GMT
Hello babycm44
Pni is incredibly isolating and I remember feeling that no one hass ssuffered this's way but I guarantee ur not alone. This's website iss testament to how common this' illnesss is.
Please come and chat to us. You will get support as well as suggestions on how to aid ur recovery and u will.
How old iss ur little one? How are you feeling?
Well done on contacting us. It's hard to make those first steps x
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Post by juppster on May 31, 2013 16:51:50 GMT
Hi, just wanted to say hi too. .please talk to us whenever you feel ready, you're certainly not alone x
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Post by Swangirl72 on Jun 12, 2013 20:23:56 GMT
Hi
I discovered the PNI site this morning after waking up to another day of feeling low and weepy. I was amazed to discover that i identify with 18 of the statements on the symptoms page of the site. Is it still possible to have PNI two years after the birth of my last child?
I have been to the GP several times to mention about my low moods, extreme tiredness, feeling of worthlessness and inability to show any kind of loving emotion to my husband. I have also mentioned about being obsessed (at times) with the fact that either myself or my daughter has a serious illness; spending hours on the Internet looking up symptoms. I didn't mention that I occasionally become obsessed and upset by horrible thoughts of what would happen to my children if I hurt them (which I know I would never do). Like this morning when I looked at the packet of iron tablets that my friend has given me to help with my low iron level (a recent blood test revealed low iron) and wondered what would happen if I gave one to my child. I know that I would never do it but I became obsessed and upset with the thought and almost threw them away. I have had other similar thoughts from time to time too. I'm scared to mention this to my matter of fact GP in my 10 minute allocated spot in case she was to send social services knocking on my door.
I have filled in anxiety questionnaires which i obviously scored too highly on to warrant any concern. I've had blood tests which indicated very low iron - so that in part might explain the exhaustion. when I asked about seeing a counsellor the GP asked 'and what would you tell him!' in an almost sarcastic, not bothered tone.
So does it sound like I might be a bit depressed and after visiting the GP several times already with no result - what can I do/where can i go next? Sorry for the long post
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Post by juppster on Jun 13, 2013 8:17:24 GMT
Hi and welcome I'm so sorry you've been let down by your gp, is there any way you could see a different gp in your surgery? It can sometimes take a little while to find one that is understanding to this particular illness. Have you thought about some private counselling if you can afford it? Keep talking here x
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Post by monica on Jun 14, 2013 8:10:13 GMT
Welcome
Your gp ssoundss dreadful and unsupportive. Iss there another one you could see?
I watched a tv programme on pni in which they stated you can get pni up to 5 years following birth of baby. Regardless of the label you don't have to suffer this way.
Your ssymptoms are very common pni ones even ones of harming your lo. Ssomeone explained this to me as the protective instinct going into overdrive where u even see yourself harming your child. I too ssuffered from health anxiety and would google and obsesses over ssymptoms . Try not to do this as if you put in ssymptoms of common cold it will come out with something horrific. Cbt (cognitive behavioral therapy) iss excellent at teaching you techniques to combat negative and obsessive thought patterns- counselling can also b really useful at unravelling what's going on.
You may wish to consider anti depressants. For me they turned my life around. There can be side effects, you can feel worse before you feel better and it can take a few goes to get ones that work, but again the advantages can be very positive .
Do come back and talk to us. You will get lists of support and understanding.
Monica
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Post by lost13 on Jun 21, 2013 22:31:09 GMT
Hi i just wanted to say hello.. not sure where to start with it all as im feeling ok in myself today so will probably play down what im feeling, but those dark days really scare me, ive suffered with anxiety and panic attacks previous to being pregnant but this is so different! Doctors hav just done the first thing they always do and prescribe me tablets! Had to fight to get them changed as well as the first lot were doing nothing! If i didnt have a baby to look after and a partner who loves me i would most definitely not be here today, im so tired of it all, its so draining feeling like this, and its like no one else understands.. but i dont have to tell any of you this, youve lived it yourself.. Not sure if i totally believe this will end happily
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Post by Weeble on Jun 22, 2013 7:42:05 GMT
Hi, many of us have felt as you do. Welcome. The other girls will be along for a chat to
Kat
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Post by lost13 on Jun 22, 2013 14:37:19 GMT
Thanks x
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Post by juppster on Jun 22, 2013 18:29:40 GMT
Hi there and welcome I can so relate to that feeling. Keep talking to us here, so regimes starting a diary in the diary section can really help too x
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Post by lost13 on Jun 26, 2013 14:05:17 GMT
Yes ive started a diary.. hooked on painkillers!! Got my action plan.. Fingers crossed this hewill come be over the soon x
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