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Really struggling with my mental health, baby blues or more?

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CandleFlames · 14/04/2020 21:09

I gave birth 5 days ago and my mental health has just plummeted. I’m high risk for postnatal depression due to having bipolar disorder but I also have bad anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Every day so far has been filled with crying and I know that’s normal but I am crying over the fact that I’m terrified my son will die. I’ve got a sore throat and I’m convinced I’m getting corona virus. I’ve nearly died twice in the past and I believe bad things just always happen to me so I don’t know why I’ve been blessed with my baby boy. I feel like I have been given him to see what love is really like and then he will be taken away from me to teach me a lesson. Good things don’t happen to me. I’m crying as I write this. I’m so scared I’m going to lose him. I keep having thoughts about all the bad things I have said and done in the past when I was immature, having my son has made me grow up and now I think how could I ever have said such horrible things and now I’m going to be punished for it as it’s karma. I’m so anxious and I am just convinced something bad is going to happen because it always does. Is this normal?

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Jellybean27 · 14/04/2020 21:17

It’s normal. But seems heightened by your history of shitty events. Try to rationalise (easier said than done, I know)

Do you have someone you can call/talk to?

Congratulations on your baby boy!

Bearlyawake · 14/04/2020 21:19

Sounds like you have postnatal anxiety, please reach out to your health visitor if you can and ask what resources are available in your area.

Curiosity101 · 14/04/2020 21:23

Congratulations on your baby!

I'd say that what you're feeling can be normal, but I would 100% recommend being completely open and honest with your midwife/health visitor (whoever you're due to see next), or call them if you don't want to wait that long. They should be able to refer you to get you the support you need.

My situation was probably very different from yours but I was traumatised post-birth. My trigger was the fear of losing my baby. After treatment, I'm now incredibly happy and completely besotted by my baby. I really hope you get the support you need and that you will be able to say the same soon. Smile

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