Postnatal depression

[MrsMaker83]

I have an appointment to discuss the possibility that I have had mild PND since the birth of my baby a year ago. I constantly feel like I have a cloud over me. Terrible mood swings, irritability, feeling guilty all the time and generally feeling sad when i really have no reason to. I think i always knew deep down but pushed it to the back of my mind, but i cant carry on like this.

I just wondered what might be suggested if i am diagnosed? Would it be medication, or therapy/counselling. Will i have a say in which direction i wAnt to take?

Both will probably be offered- medication in the immediacy and a referral for counselling. You'll be prioritised for counselling as a new mum so the wait shouldn't be too long. Meds can help you function short term whilst you work things out over the course of therapy. You will be given total choice over what treatment you feel is right. Good luck, and feel better

Good luck