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Post by Kirsty87 on Apr 3, 2016 13:10:21 GMT
Hello all, I'm so pleased I have found somewhere I can open up to others that are or have been going through what I have! My daughter is 2 weeks old today and since we come home I have been a mess! Iv been to the doctors and been diagnosed with PND and been put on antidepressants and having thyroid testing and being referred for counselling! All I need to know is there is some hope that I WILL get through this and feel normal and back to my old self again! I'm so so terrified that this is me for the rest of my life and I will never be happy or enjoy life again! Someone please tell me there is hope for me and a light at the end of this dark dark tunnel!!!  Thank you! |
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Post by quantumrose on Apr 3, 2016 14:12:23 GMT
Hi Kirsty, firstly, I want to say what strength and courage you must have to get help so quickly. Massive, massive well done to you! This will go a very long way to ensuring you recover quicker. And you will. You absolutely will get better. Keep talking here, we're all here to listen. You'll be fine, congrats on the birth of your baby! xx
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Post by Kirsty on Apr 3, 2016 19:17:43 GMT
Thank you so much for your reply! You have made me have hope that I haven't had! It took me a couple of days to admit to my husband and mother what my thoughts were but once I did I opened up to my midwives and doctor as I just hit rock bottom and I couldn't cope with my thoughts or feelings! All I want is to be back to myself, be happy with life and especially enjoy my little girl! She is so precious and Iam very blessed! We were trying for her for so long and I thought this would never happen to me! So when it did I have really struggled with the thoughts I have and had and just feel pure guilt when I look at her. She deserves so much more than this! Thanks again xx
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Post by monica on Apr 4, 2016 13:27:16 GMT
Hi
Congrats on the birth of your daughter ! I'm so sorry you have PNI. I can assure life will get better even if it feels very bleak atm. I felt exactly the same way - I recovered and you will too. Well done on getting help - as QR said that takes real courage.
Having a baby brings about huge changes to life - in every way. Hormones can play a big part in how you feel atm.
Hang on in there - offload on here . I'm sure with meds and counselling you'll pick up quickly X
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Post by Kirsty on Apr 4, 2016 14:34:25 GMT
Thank you Monica! I really really hope so! I'm having a better day today but the anxiety keeps coming and going throughout the day which is so so frustrating however better than having it all day long! I just want to feel happy again and enjoy life with my beautiful daughter! I feel she deserves so much more than this and I'm failing her as her mum
Xx
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