On my way to Recovery!

[natalie1985]

Well i'm definately feel like i am recovering...slowly but surely!
I have been suffering since my son was born in December 2004, only got help about a month ago. I definately feel like i am getting better within myself. I know the anti-depressant tablets are definately helping.
I feel more positive about myself and about my future with my partner and son.
I am also looking for part time work as i feel ready to work again.
Me and brett aren't fighting much at all now, maybe an occassional disagreemnt, but thats it.
I also find that i don't mind doing all the night time duties for Peter. I used to get so frutrated and angry towards Brett because i was the one always getting up in the night, i was always the one bathing and putting Peter to sleep. Now i don't really care. Only when i'm really tired, i'll ask Brett for help.
I really feel like i'm me again, and that's the biggest turn around for me. I always felt like that being a mum was the only thing i was. Now i feel like the happy and positive Natalie i was last year.
I'm happy to say that i'm definately recovering!
Take care everyone!
Love and Light,
Natalie xxx

[susanneb1984]

Congratulations hunni, may your recovery go from strength to strength. I know I certainly am.
Enjoy Peter and Brett now hunni, and enjoy your life, I've got 2 years of motherhood to make up for, and I am having a lot of fun doing it.

[natalie1985]

Hey Girls,
I've reached a point now of feeling positive enough to get back into work.
I went back 4months after i had peter, but only lasted 4 months there. In the time i was off alot changed, we got a new boss and staff etc... so that ontop of having PNI was very stressful, plus i was not getting much sleep and working 5 days a week.
So i quit in July, but i feel confident enough and better now to get back into the workforce!
I had my second interview, to work as a part timer in the clothing store ESPRIT on thursday, and she sounded very happy with me, so fingers crossed i will get it. Find out Monday! Will let you all know how i go! I feel very confident that i got it.
Take care everyone and remember we will ALL get better
Love and Light,
Natalie xxx

[cheshire]

Hey Natalie

That is great! Let us know how you get on?

Hopefulx

[sarajay28]

Hiya Natalie,

Just wanted to say good luck for the job and well done for getting through this, I've been suffering since September 05 and have been getting help since then and am now on anti-depressants which are definately helping. Also this site has been great, i've feel like 'its not just me' ! and thats help soooo much.

Anyway, good luck and all the best.

Sarah.xx

[natalie1985]

Heya Sarah!
I'm not through just yet, but i am getting there
I'm so glad you've found this site helpful, i love it aswell.
Im happy to hear that your medications helping to. Its amazing what a difference it can make!
Just to let you know also, i got the job yay So i start that in November, just after my wedding and honeymoon.
Take care of yourself.
I hope to talk to you soon!
Love and Light,
Natalie xxx

[joanne123]

Hi everyone, just a quick question. I feel that my antidepressents are working, have been on them for nearly a year. However when my period is due, i feel im back to square one, and have terrible problems with anxiety. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there anything that makes it better, will it finally resolve itself? Thankyou to anyone that can help. Jo x

[bam02]

Blimey yes Joanne. I can be a monster before mine-just now about a week before-I get so anxious and I am on anti'ds too. Some peolpe say evening primrose or star flower oil is good-but it has to high GLA(not sure what that means). I get some bebifit when I try it-buts its expensive.

Also anti'depressants have anti anxiety properities too-some of the SSRI - i am not expert on drugs -but someone else might know.

Its aweful isn't it. To feel out of control.

A-M

[marion]

Think I must have pmt as am not feeling in control of myself today although I must say that this motnhs pmt is nothing compared to previosu months.

I have started on agnus castus which is supposed to help (but also had my anti d's upped last month so it could be that making the difference) and I can honestly say that I havent had my usual pmt this month - in a way I've had pmt like I used to have - the bad temper etc whereas for the last few months I;ve had really down pmt. Dont know wether it's the agnus castus helping or something else.
I'm also tkaing evening primorse oil too.

Good luck with the pmt Jo - it's horrid that once a month we turn into monsters but remember, it's not your fault!
Marion.