Lonely first time mum with pnd

[MummyMagnus]

Hi, I'm a 27 year old first time mum, my little one has just turned 1 and I'm still struggling with my PND. I feel like the doctors don't take me seriously and the small amount of support my family gives is not enough. I feel like because I've had it for so long they are bored of it.

My husband works nights so effectively I'm a single mum. And its really starting to weigh me down. I feel so guilty saying to my husband how I feel. My little one I'm struggling getting him to sleep in his own bed. And that makes me feel so crap. I'm sorry to rant. I just don't feel I have anyone to talk to. :(
Thanks x

You have my huge huge sympathies. I’ve been where you are (or at least similar). I remember the struggle to get drs to take me seriously and then battle for sleep.

You aren’t a failure if your little one doesn’t sleep in their own bed. Both mine slept with me till they were preschool age and they are now fantastically confident children who have no trouble sleeping in their own beds. Do whatever works, as long as it gets you sleep.

I am sure people will be along with better advice but I wanted you to know you aren’t alone (and that things can get better)

You aren’t alone OP. Being a mum is bloody hard work. You need to go back to your GP and get treatment such as counselling or medication, leaving this long term will have an impact on you. Tell your partner how you feel, think if it was the other way round, you would want to be there for him? Sometimes just having that person to ask how you are doing make a difference.

Are you accessing any support groups? Maybe contact your HV team and see whats going on and you could meet other mums.

Oh yeah the bed thing! Just do what gets you some sleep!!