PND - please tell me your recovery stories?

[Chumbibi]

Recently diagnosed and struggling to see how I will feel better. Sleep deprivation a big trigger at the moment. Have been referred for some talking therapy which should start soon.

would be good to know from others how they recovered?

Prozac. Took a few weeks but it worked, managed to wean myself off them after 6m. Not for everyone I know but it was offered to me over talking therapy (22 years ago). Be kind to yourself OP.

Hello! I posted a feeling exactly the same as you are now almost a year ago. I found a combination of CBT and just time (that bit isn't helpful I know!) Made me feel better. I also started to feel noticeably better when I my period returned which was about 12 weeks I think. The first day I felt normal was about 9 weeks and then each week there started to be more "good" days that bad if you see what I mean. By about 6 months I felt much more like myself and now at 12 months I have almost completely forgotten how I felt, it really feels so long ago.

I did try medication too but it just wasn't for me. You'll find what works for you 😀. I'll see if I can find my thread and post the link as I got some really helpful responses. Wishing you a speedy recovery and remember it's not your fault and you are not alone, it will get better.

Here's My thread

Medication
Meditation
Time

Quite a few years ago but also Prozac. Felt better in two weeks. Took them for 6 months. I think I should have stayed on them longer in hindsight.

I thought I was better after a year but looking back I wasn't.