Hormones or depression ?

[mousemole]

DS2 was born 3 months ago. Great birth etc and bonded really well. However I have felt quite anxious since he was born. Specifically I seem to be worrying about every ache and pain. I've had sinusitis 4 times and feel very run down. I've also had a some hot flushes and my periods have returned in a much shorter cycle than before - 25 days instead of 28. I feel quite panicky and worry when I go far from home. is this hormones and will it settle down or is it PND ?

[mousemole]

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[AliciaMum]

I felt the same as you- it could be PND I never sought advice as I though it was normal to feel like that - I now suffer anxiety and depression. I can't help thinking had I seen a health care professional sooner I may not be suffering depression/anxiety now. My kids are 5 & 2.

Why don't you pay a visit to your GP - maybe you could ask to see a female GP or speak to a HV. I personally don't bother with HV's and go straight to the GP.

[hickorydickory]

I felt the same too. It could be PND but you should see your GP and maybe get checked out physically too to rule anything else out. You might be anaemic or have poor functioning thyroid which can cause some of these symptoms - anxiety, hot / cold etc.

Good luck, hope you get it sorted soon