FOR EVERYONE OUT THERE SUFFERING WITH DEPRESSION

[SPARKLER1]

I've posted on here about myself numerous times. Basically when dd2 was born I had PND but didn't admit to it until she was 13 months old. I seeked help from the GP who gave me ADs - I only took them for a couple of months and gave up. Still continued to be depressed but denied it when anyone asked if anything was wrong. I struggled on and on for another twelve months. Went back to GP who put me onto different ADs as he didn't think it was down to PND after all this time. The tablets were increased after a few months as they didn't seem to help and I went to five counselling sessions. Tablets kicked in and then were reduced back to original doseage.

Now dd is nearly 4 and I am taking tablets every other day. Only have a couple of weeks left on them and that will be it. I have made my way through it - and looking back I never thought I would.

Just to say don't struggle alone. Help is out there if you need it - don't be proud or worried about accepting it. It's only a short part of your life with help compared to a long part of your life not accepting help and feeling unhappy.

Hugs to you all feeling rubbish - you can do it - I have! xxxxxxx

Thanks sparkler that was a really encouraging post. Ive felt awful lately and i'd been blaming it on my hormones. I had mild pnd when dd was 18 months old, didnt even really know you could get it that late. Anyway im going to drs tommorrow for blood test results, he's checking thyroid problems, which can cause depression apparently. Hes prescribed me ads but I havent had the courage to take them yet. Im going to wait and see if its hormone imbalance or thyroid before I make my decision.

You're welcome. Good Luck. xx

What a lovely and positive thread. So nice to read something nice aftre all the horrible thread doing the rounds at the moment..

I have also got pnd, dd is 6 months and I'm back at the docs tomorrow...you have made me feel positive about it. Thanks and wishing you all the best.xx

Oh cool SPARKLER1 - its nice to read a good positive message. Had prenatal depression - all gone now since the birth, but it makes you realize it comes on sudden and can happen to anyone. Strong support is needed to get through it xxxxxx

Thanks!

hi sorry if this sounds like a silly question but can u still have pnd when ur chile is nearly 4 i have been struggling with things since birth but just muddled through as u do but cant go on like this 4 eva want to get to the bottom of it thanks

Yes, Daisys mummy - you can definitely have PND that late, if it hasn't been dealt with - it doesn't just go away by itself, despite what we might think... I know several women who have been diagnosed after 2/3/4 years and have tried various things - drugs, counselling, therapy, and it's made a huge difference.

Good luck,
and thanks to the OP for being so positive, I've always been a success story from the first time I took ADs, but am struggling this time around...... good to remember there's an end to it all!

J

Thank you for helping me be a little bit more upbeat xxx

thanks x x

thanks for taking time to post - very encouraging.

What a lovely post, thanks

Well done for getting through it. I've started taking ADs after hurting myself in a rage when DD wouldn't stop screaming (she's 10 months) and everything has really calmed down and feels much more manageable. I was worried about the stigma but 'duh' if I don't tell anyone then no-one has to know (or can judge!)