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Post by laura87 on Jun 30, 2006 21:21:19 GMT
hey i'm new and want to get a few thoughts out of my head so i said i'd give this a try. lately i've been feeling completly unable to function i find it hard to change nappies and feel guilty because of this. my son is 6weeks old and is very well behaved but i still find myself overwhelmed. i feel like i cant complain cause i'm 19.
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Post by cheshire on Jul 3, 2006 19:21:38 GMT
Hi laura
Welcome to the site
I was looking for your post as I'd read it earlier when I had a toddler biting my ankles. Glad I've found it now.
6 weeks can be a critical point for people with PNI - and I too had the perfectly behaved baby. Have yous ought help yet and do you have a support network?
Lots of love Hopefulxx
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Post by laura87 on Jul 3, 2006 19:26:58 GMT
i've only just realised i had this and havent yet sought help. i've informed my partner but because i've been so moody and not exactly the best girlfriend he's having trouble accepting it and doesn't really understand. the worst part is i used to have depression before dod but recovered and feeling like this again is killing me. wat kind of help can i get i dont no what to do as i can take medication because i'm breastfeeding. i just feel lost and confused!!
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Post by Jo on Jul 3, 2006 19:45:45 GMT
The best thing you can do is go see your GP and explain how you're feeling, they will go through your options with you with regards to treatment. My partner didnt know how to behave around me when I was first suffering but he's been reading the website and has begun to understand xx Good luck and please feel free to chat with me any time
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Post by sarajay28 on Jul 4, 2006 9:35:42 GMT
Hi Laura,
Welcome to the Forum firstly and let me say we all know how you are feeling, most of us have been where you are now. Whether you are 19 or 39 you have every right to admit if you aren't coping although i do know what you mean as i had my 1st baby at 19. There are medications that you can take when breastfeeding, not quite sure which ones but maybe if you have a look at the medication thread you'll get the info from there. This might give a bit of confidence when seeing your gp?? if you know what you can and can't take. Please try and get the courage to see your gp as it does help loads. If not just keep sharing your thoughts and feelings on here and we will support you the best we can.
Hope you feel better soon.
Loadsa Love
Sarah.xxx
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Post by laura87 on Jul 6, 2006 11:34:41 GMT
ok my relationship is very strained at the moment with rod and i dont no what to say to him he just wont understand that i have an illness. i suffered from depression before my pregnancy and was after making a full recovery and i guess he doesnt wanna go through that again. he makes me feel bad because of my lack of interest in sex and i feel like if i dont do it he'l cheat on me or break up with me. he's a good guy but he's a guy and thinks i'm just not attracted to him. i think i'd b able to get through this better if i knew he was truely there for me no matter what
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Post by laura87 on Jul 11, 2006 19:08:42 GMT
i went on meds it was tough talking to the doctor but did it. i'm feeling a bit better still having my bad days but getting a few good ones which is brill!
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Post by sarajay28 on Jul 11, 2006 20:01:36 GMT
Hi Laura,
Well done to you for seeing your GP, i know how hard this can be. Have you spoken to your partner about whats happening yet? i think it would make a big difference if he knew, yes you've been through depression before and yes he maybe doesn't want to go through it again (who does though?) but at least you would know how he really feels and you never know he could totally surprise you and be amazingly supportive (like my partner was) at least if you knew his true feelings (good or bad) then it might take a bit of pressure of you trying to be ok when your not, if that makes sense?
We are all here for you.
Loadsa Love
Sarah.xxx
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Post by yoyo on Jul 11, 2006 20:03:02 GMT
Well done Let us know how you go on x x These first steps are the hardest x x
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