Bi polar

[cheekypickle]

I had my DD 10months ago. Perfect pregnancy, lovely water birth everything was great.

Then when she was three months I got puerpual psychosis was admitted to hospital and had a terrible time.

Came out of hospital and coped well until I got depression... Back to hospital.

Since coming out DD goes to childminders 9-5pm whilst I am going back on/off to work.

I feel I can't be a SAHM but feel miserable at work too

Generally feel down in the dumps about it all.

I was a really good mum until the illness and bi polar kicked in

I want to be a good mum again

Anyone?!

Hi cheeky, so sorry to hear you're feeling so low. Are you taking any meds or seeing a therapist? (((BIG hug))) x

I am so sorry you are going through this, it sounds terrible.
do you have a Cpn? Pdoc? Nurse? anything?
Where are you living? I used to go to Mind Groups which had daily drops in's for tea and a chat, and also did art projects...i moved to a place that did not have Mind gropus but found similar. I am a great advocate of these sorts of groups - it can be hard & it feels as if talking/making something/walking will not help but for me it has helped me turn things around.
There are gardening groups/walking gropus/yoga/food and all sorts, so it is worth looking into. It helped me when I was in peices at home but also unable to work. I have also heard of many mother and baby groups for people with Bipolar and other Mh issues.
Also try contacting Bipolar UK - they run free courses which teahc you how to manage and control symptoms as well as giving advice on medication and how to cope with work ect.

You can and will be a good mum again - although i doubt you are anything close to a bad mum now - mh can be so difficult - but it can always get better. the correct support is crucial and when you are ill it can be hard to fight for that...but it is out there.

thinking of you & wishing you the best of luck.