Post natal depression

[mumvet1]

I had my baby 16 weeks ago and my pelvis separated at the birth. Since I have been on crutches/zimmer frame and needing help with looking after the baby either from my husband or mum. I am feeling very low but don't think anti-depressants or counseling will help as I can't see how I will feel better until I'm mobile.
I also have a very active job and don't know when/if I will be able to return to work. I am afraid when I go back to work I will feel like I have wasted my maternity leave not able to do things with Sam and feeling down.
Has anyone else suffered with DSP after the labour only? I had no symptoms when I was pregnant. Any experience of trying ostepaths etc willing to try anything, any help/advice appreciated

sorry no experience of DSP but just didn't want to leave your post ananswered.

everyone here is very friendly and most of us can at least relate to the pnd you're experiencing.

i would have a chat with your GP about how you're feeling. i was extremely sceptical about trying ad's as i couldn't see how they would change the reasons i was depressed. however they have worked. the issues are still there but they are managable now and no longer send me into a spiral of anxiety and low mood.

Poor you, you have had a hard time.
If you're feeling low talk to your GP I had pnd after DS and wouldn't get help - thought I was weird that they'd take DS away (yes it was bad) and DH had a hell of a time - I just wish I'd had MN to tell me it was normal and should get help - the sooner you do the eaiser it will become.
Do get help and stick on MN there's bound to be someone who has had the same problems as you and can help and there's a lot of sympathy from the rest of us. Just knowing you're not alone can help too.
lotss of hugs for now.

Thank you both for your messages, feeling more positive today, have gone to an osteopath and feel better for taking a positive step.

Ouch I had SPD before I had ds and was already on maternity leave - can't believe how hard it must be to have it when trying to care for a newborn.

It is well possible that you are not depressed as such but struggling with a genuinly tough situation. But there will be some hormones in the mix and if things get on top of you a chat with hv or gp may not be a bad idea.

Have you been offered physio? Please push for it if you haven't.

Thanks, it feels a lot better to hear that. I genuinely feel that if I was mobile I wouldn't be so upset and frustrated. Been having physio regularly, just doesn't seem to be improving things well. Trying to find a good osteopath locally that knows about DSP.