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Worried about being sectioned

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Clink321 · 21/10/2019 23:18

I'm currently suffering with pnd after I had my son. I'm under the perinatal team and started meds but I've gradually got worse. I'm so worried that if I open up a out how I feel they will section me or send me to a mother and baby unit. I'm not sure where I stand with permission. I'm not psycotic i dont think, just very up and down and am self harming a lot. I spoke to my clinical lead earlier and she mentioned a mother and baby unit so I just shut down and didn't want to tell her what I was feeling or doing. I'm not a risk to my children so does anyone know where I would stand? I want to get help but so scared when they visit next I'll be forced to go.

JoanneMumsnet · 24/10/2019 10:05

Hi @Clink321,

We're so sorry that you're going through such a tough time. We're just giving your thread a bump to get it back into Active Conversations - hopefully there'll be some Mumsnetters along shortly with some advice and support for you.

In the meantime, we thought we'd add some links to organisations that can give you some support in real life. There's PANDAS foundation - they have a helpline open from 9am to 8pm every day on 0808 196 1776, as well as offering online support and local support groups.

It's also worth looking at the information on Mind's website - there's information on postnatal depression and postnatal mental health. They also have links to specialist support services.

And here's the link to the NHS page on finding postnatal depression information and support services in your area.

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