Is it possible that postnatal depression can rear its head years later?
I have a 6 year old child. When I had him, I had a tough time physically recovering and the doctor suggested I may be suffering from PND. As things improved, I stopped taking my medication.
For years I have managed ok. Often doubted myself as a parent though and often feel tearful at night feeling like a failure. That I have disciplined unfairly, that I haven't paid enough attention or played enough.
I'm so tired though. I work full time, we struggle financially and our relationship isn't the best. I have a physically hard job which entails long hours and nights but I do enjoy it.
I just feel worn out. I have nothing to look forward to, I never treat myself. I never have time to relax, it's constant.
Is this normal or is there possibly something more going on? I figured I should go and see my doctor this week but wanted to hear from others who have felt this way.
Thanks for reading