is there a post natal depression/anxiety thread?

[MamaLaMoo]

looking for this, will create if not, thanks.

You sound like you know what you're talking about and you're right in what you're saying. I'm just not very good at getting across what I want to say without sounding utterly ridiculous and ranting like a mad woman!!
I think I might try and call her later.

My OH is the same. Always on my case about something or other. Mostly relationship stuff. The way I see it is we were fine before all of this but sometimes I don't know whether I've just seen him for what he is and maybe it won't ever be like before. He's selfish. Doesn't give me much support. Makes me feel guilty for stuff (like I need any more guilt) and it's knowing what to do for the best.
I HATE weekends with a passion. Roll on Monday morning eh!!
I hope you manage to have a good weekend. Think I'm going to have to do something (anything) tomorrow night just to get away.

School run then swimming ~ it's freezing! x

Well in that case you sound like you've got a good un x

I think it's quite normal not to 'like' them! Or find everything they do annoying!
Maybe it's just me that's not normal on the relationship front then x

....and that didn't even make sense!!

I'm glad it's not just me that feels like that x

Hi all loopy glad to hear you are getting a break away and feeling the better for it. Bella how are you doing ?? Well I'm in day 6 of the new meds and things are going well saw. Saw gp again fri and she was relieved to see I was doing ok. That sertraline really messed me up big time hate to think of where I was this time last week. I've settled so much the mirtzapine gets me to sleep and the anxiety only raises it's ugly head now and again but only slightly I can relax again and I'm sleeping well

Glad to hear you're both doing ok
Friday wasn't good ~ was too scared to ring HV so didn't speak to her
Yesterday kept myself out the way. Went to my friends last night. She cooked a gorgeous meal and i ate more than I probably have in the last 6 months!
Today ~ kept myself out of the way again, took DD (5) to a party, made tea, watched a bit of telly and am about to go to bed for yet another sleepless night.
So all in all not really been that good. At least tomorrow I have a few hours where I can let the mask slip - and maybe, if I pluck up the courage, I'll ring my HV.
Sorry to go on again - sometimes i just need to let it all out.
Wish I could be a bit more positive about things

I'm on new meds. Been taking them about 3/4 weeks so guess they're still in the 'kicking in' period.
I'm wondering...could there be something else that's stopping me from getting better? Are they going to work for everything? I know they don't take your problems away but can they make you happier if you've still got problems??
Does that make sense?? x

Yeah you're right. I just think my problems are getting in the way of me getting better.
Rang my HV today. I think she thinks I'm a headcase!!

Well that's really good. 95% is a lot of truths. You should be proud of yourself. I'm still having trouble with the honesty part of it so I'm nowhere near 95% yet. You'd think, 6 months down the line it'd be easier.

But anyway we've established I'm not going to harm myself or anyone else and that I need to see my GP again. And (note to self) next time I'll probably just get through it alone rather than create the panic I created today!

How are you both anyway??

well done you!
I'm really happy for you for doing that ~ that shows real courage.
I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow, kind of dreading it though.
Talked to counsellor today, it really helped to get alot of it off my chest
Now just counting down the hours til bedtime - not good.

What's DAS?? x

I'd defo join
I'm single(ish) mum to 1ds
I had an awful labour
5days.
No help. The hosp were fucking horrible.
My prince was born and I was rushed to theatre. Not much bonding time. I tried breastfeeding but got no help.

In the end he was allergic.

He suffers from severe gastric reflux even at 16 months.
Hardly sleeps at night, hardly eats during day. He's very under weight.
Partner not here coZ he's in a different country and tbh family don't really take it all that serious.

I was on citalopram for about 6months and I cane off them
Myself. I can control myself most of the times but sometimes I just need a good old cry.