Going to see Dr about PND?

[mrsnlw]

I have previously had depression and anxiety approx 5 years ago. I was on medication for this and after 3 years on the meds, came off and felt great.

Since having our son (now nearly 7m) I have turned into a monster. I fly off the handle at the smallest thing - at anyone. I very nearly once keyed someones car because they had parked so close I couldnt get our son in the car - Luckily hubby was there to stop me. I am always on the go and just cant think "Oh that can wait" I just have to get things done and finished.

I also hate to admit it but as much as I love our Son, I dont know if I love him enough. I would give my last breath but I dont know if I love him like a other should. Sometimes I feel like I just want our old life back, but as soon as I think it, I think it away too.

My husband and I have become very distant and I feel like we just live in the same house and have a son together. And thats never how I wanted it to be.

What happens if I do have PND. What will the Dr do - I dont want to have a metaphorical pat on the back (PND or depression) and sent on my way to see how I feel. I've been like this for nearly 7 months and dont know what to do.

I hope someone can help

They will probably prescribe you some form of anti-depressant. And maybe put you down for six sessions of therapy.

sorry to hear abouy how you are feeling.

when is your appointment? well done for taking the first steps.

if you are diagnosed with pnd then your health visitor will also be able yo help you. mine offered a listening service - like thereapy but without the advice and I also got referred to a pnd course which was excellent and I met other mummies feeling the same.

I agree with the medication and counselling though that's the normal path. my gp actually called me a couple of times to see how I was doing!

My appointment is at 3.50 this afternoon.

How did you get on yesterday?
I hope he/she was understanding

My GP was great. I went in, told him how I felt and that I would like to go back on my old meds and he asked a few questions, wrote me a prescription and offered some kind words too

im glad to hear that.
hope u r feeling brighter today x