I am feeling down and depressed

[kks]

I have suffered depression on and off for about 5 years now. Three years ago i saw the doctor who gave me anti-depressant tablets but they made no difference at all so i stopped taking them.

Then when i met my partner my depression faded and thought i was better. When i got pregnant last year i hated it, i wanted the baby and i had a good pregnacy health wise, i just hated being pregnant. My daughter is 5 months old now and i love her to pieces but for some reason i just feel really down and depressed.

My partner goes to work from 6am-6pm so i am left on my own. My baby sleeps from 9.30pm-8am so i am not sleep deprived. I find it hard to talk to people as i have never been that social. I have talked to my partner but he doesn't really understand and i don't want to see the doctor again as i know she will try and put me on pills again. Help.

What about talking to your health visitor? Or joining some baby groups locally? You don't even have to talk to anyone there, you can just get the free coffee and enjoy not being alone.
Hope you feel better soon x

I can't stand my health visitor. I do go to the under 1s group once a week but that doesn't really help.

Oh. Do you get out of the house much, even just walking to the shops or round the park? I used to find there was nothing worse than being stuck in all day with a wee one.
Could you be suffering from post-natal depression?

hi guys. kk, scooter is right. being out helps but it is hard to get motivated. if you think you might be depressed,don't rule out medication. there re loads of different types and they take a while to work. I have been on different ones with varying degrees of success. in the meantime is there anyone among your friends and family who might understand? you would be surprised how many folk admit to having had depression when you tell them how you are feeling. hugs.

I go out everyday. I feel depressed but i still have to do my daily things. Medication only works if you make a complete life style change, i know it won't work if i am just taking an anti-depressant yet still leading the same life as when i am depressed if that makes sense. I have read loads on the different anti-depressants you can get and have decided they are not for me.

I do know what you mean. you really need to talk to someone about how you feel though. try another doctor too. even if you are getting plenty of shut eye, it is still tiring being a mum. My wee guy sleeps 12 hours a night but i am still exhausted which can make the old mood low. my ds is 8 mths and i am still getting used to the shock! it is just generally draining being a mum which would dampen any one's spirits.

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