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Is this pnd?

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popcakes75 · 04/09/2014 12:36

My husband is worried about me and thinks I should get help but I don't know if it's worth it. My baby is 8 months old and apart from a day or so after the birth I have felt fine until now. I am due to go back to work in a few months and the thought makes me feel physically sick. I need to start organising my return and childcare but I just can't face it. I burst into tears all the time but it's mostly because I am having such a lovely time and I don't want it to end. I almost feel like he is being taken away from me.

I feel a bit down about my weight as well and I just can't think I will get any better. But, then I feel I am wasting the last precious weeks and am annoyed with myself.

I don't want to see the gp as I'm sure I don't fit the classic pnd depression model but I need to do something. I did have an emergency c section but have been fine about this too.

Any suggestions on what might help?

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LB80 · 04/09/2014 22:22

Hi popcakes75 how about talking to your health visitor about the way you are feeling. It does sound like you are feeling a bit down about returning to workwhich is perfectly fine, I think we all go through it.
Im only 5months into mat leave ans Im finding it difficult to accept that I have to go back and leave my beautiful baby. Ive been emotional then really grumpy. Its not easy!
Let us know how you get on xx

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