Confused

[gamermum]

Hi,
I went to my GP today as I think I am suffering with PND , I had spoke to my HV and she agreed I should see GP.
All the GP did was give me the number for the Samaritans. Now I'm not sure what I actually hoped to achieve by seeing my GP I guess I thought there would be done kinda support network or groups for people with PND . But. I just feel like I have been brushed off by the GP.
Is this normal? Should I call the Samaritans ? I thought it was more for people who were suffering from depression and suicidal (which I'm not) .
I am willing to take on board any advice , just go easy on me as I'm a bit emotional today.

Your GP sounds crap. Is there another one in the practice that you can see?

I tried to change to a female GP in practise when I was pregnant but she has too many patients so not taking any more.
Maybe I should go somewhere completely different . I just wasn't sure if maybe this is the normal procedure with pnd .

Speak to your HV again. What a crap GP.

No, not normal at all. Matilda's right, try your HV again, she'll kick your GP.

Ok good to know not normal, I just feel worse now it has taken me a few weeks to reach out and ask for help. I called HV and left a message hopefully she gets back to me .

A huge hug for you then! Don't give up. Your HV will help, she should pop and see you a little more too.

There's some info here. www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Postnataldepression/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Thanks lady , I will give it a good read. Just from glancing over it I can see what he should have done. Just going to ring another GP and try register with them. Thank you so much

You're very welcome.

HV just called back she has said she is making a referral for me and will feedback to the GP . I'm still going to change GP though. Thanks so much for your advice

That's great news! I hope you start to feel more like 'you' very quickly.

Just wondering how you are, gamermum.