Anyone else have mild PND?

[SleepWhenImDead]

And would like a chat/support thread? I have good days, and bad days. DS1 is 2.8 and DS2 is 7 months and I've been finding it hard from about 2 months.

DH works hard, has a long commute, leaving me to do childcare Monday-Friday. DS2 is still feeding 2 hourly in night and wakes from 5.30am every morning. I am just knackered. Haven't really slept well since before pregnancy with DS1 so that's 3 years of sleep deprivation.

It's obvious to me that this is a very situational depression so I don't want to take pills, but again I can't see a way out of it. I have been offered counselling from the GP but again, I am sceptical whether just talking can help. Have completed a questionnaire and I'm right on the verge of the PND scale.

Anyone care to hold hands while we get through it??

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I didn't want to read this and then not comment.

I had PND 8 years ago and never told anyone until the birth of my second child 3 years ago (didn't have it with her). The health visitor was very supportive and I wish I had spoken to her at the time instead of being ashamed of myself. I think talking about it may help.

According to the questionnaire I had PND but I refused help and didn't want to discuss it so I think you are a lot braver than me.

Good luck and I hope everything works out for you.

I'm in a similar situation, I think I might have mild PND as some days I really feel I can't cope and constantly feel like crying, while other days I'm fine.

DD is 15 weeks and my first. Even though she's a really good sleeper, I find it very hard to keep her entertained during the day, and often look forward to the evening when she goes to bed again. Then I feel terrible for not enjoying her more. I also get frustrated quickly when she cries, then feel like a horrible mother and start crying myself...

I've taken antidepressants before and don't think they helped that much, and talking therapy is hard to come by on the NHS here. Also just think I should get over myself and get on with things... might have a chat with my GP tomorrow if I get a chance (have to see her for some unrelated issues).