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Postnatal depression, is this a sign?

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KerryAnnxx1991 · 02/07/2021 16:21

Not sure if its just my hormones or postnatal.
My baby is 4 weeks old (love being mommy), I felt for a few weeks after birth i needed to hurt myself which is strange because it isnt me, had depression before pregnancy but never felt that way, but that feeling went away 2 weeks after birth but now I'm heading in the direction to ruin my relationship because since having baby, my heads telling me i can't trust my dp and its taking over my life.

He's a good man and ive never had any problems before but since ive gave birth aswell as feeling horrible with my imagine (only got a stone to lose until im pre pregnancy) i feel although im not good enough anymore .

Sex was always a big thing for both of us before preg and we both have high sex drives, because my birth was so traumatic (episiotomy and forcep) it may be a long way until i recover and this also makes me worried he'll stray.

Hes said comments recently and i can't help but analyse them over and over in my head, one comment being he doesn't want to have sex again after seeing my 'down there' during birth, i know its a joke as we have that kind of relationship but because of how im feeling, its making me feel like im disgusting after having a baby and its taking over my enjoyment with my little one.

I feel asthough i can't talk to him because i dont know how to bring it up as its just me and my head and i also dont want to go down the anti depressants route again.

Please be kind as stupid as i may come across. I need a little advice or similar stories

OP posts:
BunnyRuddington · 04/07/2021 20:43

If your partner strays because you've had an episiotomy giving birth to his child, then he doesn't really deserve either of you OP Thanks

Livingmagicallyagain · 14/07/2021 06:58

This does sound like PND, and recognising that is the first step to getting help. Which means you'll get better! Do contact your GP.

Counselling and meds if needed can safely get you feeling back to yourself.

Sex can take some time after the birth of your child, that's OK and there's no rush. It will come back!

CharJR95 · 20/07/2021 19:39

Recently had a baby currently 5 weeks old and feeling very overwhelmed and feeling like I’m not a good enough mum. Not being able to settle him makes me very emotional I love him more than anything but I would say I am struggling does this get better ?

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