I have suffered with depression several times. In the past I have had treatment in the form of counselling and anti-depressants..
I now have a three yr old dd and I am almost certain I had PND although decided not to visit my GP as was frightened of going back on anti depressants again (as at one point pre-baby I was on such high doses of cytalopram that it seriously affected my memory). I have had several lots of counselling which has been effective in the short term.
I currently feel extremely low as my husband is working silly hours (inc weekends) and I just feel totally isolated. We live miles away from my family (due to my husband's job) and due to my low mood I find it really hard to make/keep friends. I do have a few friends locally but none that I feel i know well enough to talk to honestly and openly. I am almost reaching a stage of agoraphobia (which is a sure sign from previous times that I am getting depressed). I feel racked with guilt as my little girl needs to get out and play and I feel so selfish that I am too frightened to leave the house!
I really don't know what to do.. I think I'm going to have to face the music and go see my GP. I just wish there was another way out of this.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, thank you :(