Am I suffering from PND?

[GaryWilmotsWedding]

Hello all. Thanks for reading.

I have a 7 month old daughter and I am wondering what the hell is wrong with me! She sleeps brilliantly, is a smiley, happy baby and generally no trouble at all. I love her very much and look forward to seeing her in the morning etc. My husband works from home so is able to spend some time in the day with her (not a lot as it is his own business so he is v busy) and generally life is good. She was a much wanted baby and I was delighted when I became pregnant. People tell me I'm doing really well and seem all sorted but I don't feel that way at all. I barely manage to keep the house tidy, can't be bothered to do much and yet am terribly bored. I feel like it's all very hard work but because she is such an easy baby I really don't know why! I used to have a very busy job which I enjoyed well enough but was desperate for a change in life. I have to admit I thought I would be off out doing all sorts of things every day but a quick trot to the shops is pretty much all I seem to be able to fit in. I have been depressed before but this doesn't feel the same...I am not unhappy, just so bored and unmotivated. Not sure what my place in the world is anymore. Is this just what motherhood is?! I'd appreciate your thoughts!

To some extent it can be a liitle bit like that and you've had a huge change in your life which takes some adjustment. But, having said that it's probably worth discussing your concerns - do you have a good GP?

Are you managing to get out and meet people? It's really weird from going to working full time outside the home to having a newish baby.

Thanks ginslinger. I have a reasonable GP but I expect with my history of depression and the fact my mum had bad PND they would quickly conclude I am depressed, and I'm just not sure that's true. I think I might just be a bit sad and overwhelmed. I feel pretty pathetic typing that, but it's true. I do get out a fair bit - I see our NCT group and have swimming classes, baby sensory etc but feel like I am just going through the motions. I didn't expect it to be easy but I didn't anticipate feeling so useless/pointless. Although my husband says the right things, I strongly suspect he is baffled/annoyed by the fact I can't seem to get anything done, remember things, organise anything blah blah blah....if I hit a bump in the road with dd (eg weaning is tough) I am furious and far more upset than I should be. Just not sure where the patient person I used to be has gone. Right, off to get purée flicked at me and then put her to bed. Wine beckons!