Cross posting with postnatal health: will I feel like this forever?

[EvaB99]

Hi all. I was told this is a good place to share how I'm feeling. ❤️

I had my baby 2 weeks ago and since his birth I have had paralysing anxiety and horrible mood swings. My GP says it is too soon to say whether this is baby blues or PND but has increased my dose of fluoxtine which I have been taking for OCD for a few years. It has been a week on the new dose and I am still feeling panicked and sad. I'm worried that I won't bond with my baby because of this and I'm devastated. My partner has been amazing and supportive but I am just so scared that I'll never feel better and I won't be a proper mother. I am in tears as I write this.

As someone recently diagnosed with PND I really feel for you @EvaB99 🥺 although my little one is 20 months now so slightly different but I do understand the feelings of panic and sadness. But please don’t think you will feel like this forever as I promise you u won’t. Having a baby is life changing and so so stressful at times even for mums that don’t already suffer with their mental health. Hopefully the higher does of your meds will help but if you are still struggling go back to your gp or speak to your midwife/ health visitor, they can offer support and advice. And don’t put too much pressure on yourself as long as your there and caring for your baby that’s all they need right now ❤️xx