*sigh* Hubby and MIL think I'm getting depressed again

[Haribosmum]

I used to post on here a couple of months ago due to my PND. We moved to New Zealand a couple of months ago and since we've been here I haven't felt the need to take my AD's, so I've not. Everything's been fine until this past couple of weeks. I'm just constantly tired and can't be bothered doing much. I just dismissed these feelings until last night when my husband went all serious asking me if I 'felt ok' because his Mum and said she thought I was getting depressed again. Now I've started thinking maybe I am if it's noticeable to two people? I asked him if he though I needed to go on the AD's again and he just said 'it's up to you, I'm not going to force you to do anything'. I suppose it's good that he's taking it seriously this time. He actually looked really upset last night and said he 'didn't want me to get really sad like last time'

What do you feel that you're going to do Haribosmum?

I dunno. I was really please with myself for coming off the AD's but I can slowly feel that harroble feeling coming over me again. At the moment it's like I'm running away from a dark mist and it's gradually catching me up!

How long did you take the ads for?

GPs generally recommend that you take them for at least six to eight months after you start to feel better on them, and from your OP it doesn't sound as if you've done that -so the chances are that you simply didn't give them enough time to work for you properly.

did you feel like this before your dh said anything or do you think he has planted a seed and you are now worrying about being depressed more than being depressed

WWB - Yes I think I may have been a bit hasty coming off them! I only took them for 6 months.

Peanutbear - I was starting to feel a bit down again but trying to shake them off

maybe this is the novelty effect wearing off.
Now that you are settled in your new home, there is less excitment and that sinking feeling is back?
Get back on AD's if you must but maybe you can also talk to a doctor about reducing/adjuting treatment and exit strategies since you have been feeling OK lately?
good luck and don't wait to get help because you can stop this!

It sounds like you should consider talking to a doctor again to help you make an informed decision.

I just felt so hollow last night, like I was empty. I think I've been feeling like this for a while but trying to supress the feelings. Now I am allowing myself to feel like this and the feeling are pouring out again.

I'm not sure it is about 'allowing' yourself to feel like that - when you feel empty, it isn't a conscious decision. It can be quite exhausting.

Do you have a good GP over there? It does sound as though it might be an idea to have a chat with a doctor. Was there a reason you stopped taking the ADs or was it just because you felt better?

It sounds as though you have a very supportive family around you. Please accept any help you can.

You don't "allow" yourself to sink. It just takes over, but you can stop the intensity....and reverse it!
Go see a Dr.
Hugs and kisses.

I stopped taking them because in the plane journey over I couldn't work out when they were due and was too busy keeping a baby and 3yr old from screaming and annoying everybody! When we got here I though 'oh I feel OK' so I stopped taking them. My husband and MIL were never that keep on me taking ad's in the first place to they were happy I stopped taking them. But then just recently I've beed feeling like I used to again....

{hugs}

So, have you decided what you going to do?