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List of warning signs of PND....

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eggontoast · 21/02/2010 14:10

Just from your experience, quick things to look out for and warning signals etc.

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eggontoast · 21/02/2010 14:41

for example - can you feel fine for a while then crash, like a cycle of fine and crashing?

but love your children to death and think they are wonderful?

How can you be SURE whether or not you may or may not have it and need help or whether you are coping?

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lowrib · 21/02/2010 15:23

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ReneRusso · 21/02/2010 15:34

In my experience, it is nothing to do with not loving your baby / children. But you might feel afraid of being alone with them, because you feel like you can't cope.
A bit of tearfulness is probably considered normal or "just" baby blues but if you are still very tearful or low after several weeks, then that would indicate PND. NB, an unsupportive partner is a big risk factor.

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eggontoast · 21/02/2010 16:02

I don't feel I have PND, however, I know what it is like to be in denial as well.

I suppose to sum up, I regularly feel 'on the brink' but always remain totally in control.

When I have been down for a few days, I can 'force' myself to feel OK with a bit of practice. Then I genuinely do feel OK, then elated like I can rule the world. Then the cycle begins again!

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eggontoast · 21/02/2010 16:20

Feeling like I am on an alpine crossing with mountains and valleys as opposed to a nice riverside walk, iyswim.

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probono · 21/02/2010 16:22

not "getting it"

not thinking "wow this is my baby I'm so in love aren't they beautiful"

you just look and you think "yeah -- and?"

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