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PND

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birdofthenorth · 03/07/2013 12:20

Hello all.

I am worried that I am exhibiting some signs of PND after DC2 (12 weeks). I am feeling a bit overwhelmed, occasionally teary, tired even when I've slept and often irritable. Currently sitting amid a house of absolutely chaos, with a big to do list before I pick DC1 one up from nursery, but watching telly and crying.

I was honest at my 8 week check with my GP who basically said accept help from family and friends and come back if it gets worse. DH has been great but works away 4 days a week. No other family are close by. I have talked a bit to a couple of friends but really struggle to open up and just find myself saying I'm fine.

I know I should go back to my GP but I'm hesitant as to what to expect in terms of treatment options, and also I don't really trust myself to open up properly as I seem unable to say our loud that I'm struggling!

Is there a support thread on MN anywhere? Or does anyone have any advice?

Thank you very much x

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Stripedmum · 03/07/2013 18:47

12 weeks is still early days - my DD is 12 weeks and I've been very up, down, panicky, brain foggy.

I had postnatal anxiety after DS1 though and it's nothing like what I went through after him. I just think it's tiredness and hormones and exhaustion bringing to the fore my 'bad bits' IYSWIM?

Did you have PND after DC1?

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