I'm scared...

[twoboysundertwo]

after I had DS1 I was diagnosed with depression and given medication- I didn't take it because that night I found out I was pregnant again and dr said not to. no follow up. nothing. when pregnant I had PTSD and went to a councillor and this helped.

DS2 is 7 months and the past few months my life has been very stressful, DH cheated, lost friends over it & put on a good few pounds after getting the implant.

I'm very low but I'm scared to go to the dr. my DH brushed off the first diagnosis as 'pregnancy hormones' and 'doesn't believe in depression'
I'm scared that the dr would give me pills & I have 2 babies to look after. I don't want treatment to affect my ability as a parent.

please help with a few words of advice. xo

you could go and see the doctor and just have a chat about how you are feeling they cannot force you onto tablets if you do not want to take them see what others think

Hi, it sounds like lots of stresses for you right now 2 young children, dealing with a dh who cheated, friendship issues etc. talking to a gp may help indeed, but they will not necessarily offer medication the first time you go. They may monitor you and ask you t go back in a month or so. Or as you have a child under one suggest a referral to the peri natal mental health team, but they deal with more pnd type illnesses and if some of your triggers are relationship then they may not suggest that.

You could contact relate if you think looking at your relationship may be the way forward?

Other great source of support and help could also be your health visitor. Worth a chat, especially if you keen to avoid medication right now. Though medication, especially at a low dose does not necessarily cause any drowsiness or issues with parenting. Many parents do a great job with medication taken.

What help or support would make the most difference to you right now?