Feeling alone and like a big fraud...!

[Quintessentialmadonna]

Hi all
Recently posted I had been diagnosed with PND. Been on Fluoxetine 1 month now and feeling nauseous still- (did anyone else still have this after a month!?) but overall i feel better. Less stressed. Im still isolating myself though, I havent told my friends / family about all this as i really am quite ashamed and do not want to worry my fam (particularly mum, whos been through a lot).
I sid tell a couple of mates but feel rather abandoned -as they haven't really made much effort with me since! I felt they were quite judgemental too. My DH helps a lot and theres dont, so i feel they're prob like WHY!? Haha.
Im lucky i have plenty of friends and fam.,but i still feel alone with this and very guilty for not being honest. I just had to get this off my chest. Sorry for rambling.,

Don't feel guilty- it's quite a private thing. PND doesn't really depend on how much your OH helps out so your mates are wrong to judge on that score. I know it sounds a bit defeatist but having a baby is isolating- have you tried just talking to one family member/friend- might be a bit easier to explain things. Sounds like you've seen your GP and have a supportive OH so you're making all of the right moves. good luck

Thanks nicky!

I've felt similar; told my friends but not my family, and I'm trying n

Not to isolate myself any more, but it's hard sometimes! It's good to have someone who understands though; maybe your friends don't know what to say or do to help you?

And good luck too!

True sewing... I rhink it is cos my mate has been depressed herself, I hoped she would be more attentive. But I know people normally have hearts in right place and care, she must just be busy etc!!

And good lyck to you too , sorry! Glad you are doing better x