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Is this PND?

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sleepymama157 · 29/01/2018 16:17

I generally feel okay. Maybe a bit tired but I have two boys aged 2.5yrs and 5m. My youngest has only just started sleeping a bit better.

I don't really feel a bond with my youngest. I care for him, cuddle him when he cries but I just don't feel the same overwhelming love that I do for my oldest. Being honest sometimes I feel like my youngest has came along and ruined everything, even though he was planned and very much wanted.

I never want to be without him and I know things will get easier (or more manageable) as he gets bigger and settles in to the family more.

It's just a feeling I have. I don't feel overly down. I do feel life is a bit boring and repetitive at times - but that's kind of normal I'd imagine with a small child. I do make a point of going out every morning so my eldest can get out in the fresh air and I visit family etc and enjoy this.

I have great support. My husband is fantastic and family live quite close.

I just feel guilty and such a horrible person. I know I love him. I never want to be without him. But I want to bond and love him so much I cry. I want to love him like I love my first born but it's not happened yet.

I've already been to GP and going back tomorrow too. Just not sure what to think.

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MsP0b · 02/02/2018 12:17

You've done the right thing going to the GP and also being honest and asking for support. Can you talk to your DP about how you feel?

I don't think how you're feeling is uncommon, if people were truly honest.

It may be a touch of PND. Continue to be honest with GP, trusted close friends, family and any other source of support.

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