Is a relapse whilst on AD's normal?

[BernieBear]

I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this? I have been suffering of PND for nearly 2 years. Due to my ds having allergies I had to breastfeed until he was well over a year old so was unable to take ad's (or so I thought!) so had 8 months of counselling once I admitted I had a problem. This did help although had to stop as I left university. I then became bad again and finally started taking AD's about 3 months ago which have helped enormously. However the last few days I have started to feel like I am edging back into the "abbyss" again, feelings of worthlessness, my baby not loving me etc etc etc. Is it normal to relapse sometimes whilst on ad's????

I think it's normal to feel a bit crappy for a few days, in that it's normal for anyone whether depressed or otherwise, on ADs or not, to feel a bit down in the short term. This time of year can be a bit of a flashpoint in many ways - financial pressures, family pressures, pressure to conform to the myth of the perfect happy family Xmas. I would keep an eye on yourself, to make sure a bad few days doesn't stretch into a bad few weeks. If it does, speak to your GP. For the short-term try and cut out caffeine, eat healthily and regularly, and avoid alcohol, and get a reasonable amount of rest - that should help you feel a little better.

bb, I know how you feel. I have been on ad's for the last 1-2 weeks and feel at rock bottom. I am taking fos's advice on board..will see how I go on. I am due back at my GP around the 3rd Jan. Hope you are feeling better.x

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