Post Natal Depression - 2

[susanmt]

Here we go, this should make things easier!!

M2T, you poor thing, I'm sorry you're feeling rotten. It does seem to me that this new job has been a trigger and I'm sure once you've settled in it will all settle down again. You have been pretty nervous about changing jobs haven't you?

(((((()))))) hth!

Thanks Bugsy and Sambo.

Yes I am totally bricking it about my new job! Irrational fear seems to be quickly developing. Don't know which came first though..... the PND relapse or the nerves about the job. Has the fear of my new job caused me to act hysterical or is my PND causing my fear of the job?? Weird.

I don't think that made any sense.... hmm.

Can't add much to what has already been posted, but agree it could be your new job that is causing the anxiety. I get horrendous black clouds that descend for no apparent reason, only since dd was born, so could be pnd or pmt, not sure. I always look for a reason, but you know, there isn't always one, we are complicated creatures full of hormones that go haywire.

Hope you feel better soon

Sorry you are feeling down M2T. My DH has suffered from depression in the past and now finds that on the whole he is fine until a life changing event happens (such as a job change etc), even if he is happy about it he has a bit of a 'wobble'. I agree with Enid about exercise, is your new job near a gym or leisure centre where you could thrash it out at lunch time? Hope you are feeling better soon!

Hi M2T,

So sorry you are feeling down again; I suffered with PND and when on antidepressants felt loads better but since I came of them about 9 months ago, I've felt really up and down.

I know what you mean about other people who are in totally desperate situations whereas in comparison we should be totally happy; I've got a lovely ds, loving dp, fantastic family, no real financial worries (ie, we can pay the bills!) and we're all healthy. So why do I get so depressed? Over the last couple of months I've been contemplating a big life changing decision by looking into going back into studying full time. In theory I can achieve this, but the practicalities I just can't get my head around. I'm also in a job I don't particulary enjoy which I think is adding to my sadness.

Sorry to hijack the thread; just thought I'd let you know that you're not the only one. Good luck in your new job.