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Really struggling with my mental health. Is this normal?

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CandleFlames · 14/04/2020 21:14

I gave birth 5 days ago and my mental health has just plummeted. I’m high risk for postnatal depression due to having bipolar disorder but I also have bad anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Every day so far has been filled with crying and I know that’s normal but I am crying over the fact that I’m terrified my son will die. I’ve got a sore throat and I’m convinced I’m getting corona virus. I’ve nearly died twice in the past and I believe bad things just always happen to me so I don’t know why I’ve been blessed with my baby boy. I feel like I have been given him to see what love is really like and then he will be taken away from me to teach me a lesson. Good things don’t happen to me. I’m crying as I write this. I’m so scared I’m going to lose him. I keep having thoughts about all the bad things I have said and done in the past when I was immature, having my son has made me grow up and now I think how could I ever have said such horrible things and now I’m going to be punished for it as it’s karma. I’m so anxious and I am just convinced something bad is going to happen because it always does. Is this normal?

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Furloughrefusedconfused · 14/04/2020 21:21

Please phone and speak to your dr/midwife/health visitor. GPs are doing telephone consultations.
Baby blues is perfectly normal but the bipolar/anxiety & intrusive thoughts gives you a lot more to deal with. Yes, all new mothers worry their baby will die, but as you are high risk for PND it would be a good idea to speak with someone ASAP before things get any worse. I think the pandemic is making a lot of people struggle, but you don’t have to struggle alone. I hope things get easier for you soon Flowers

dildeewana · 14/04/2020 21:23

Oh love, I'm so sorry you feel like this. Having a new baby is bloody exhausting. Now with all the health concerns and worries it's no surprise you're feeling anxious. Do you have someone you can talk to about how you're feeling?

If you don't feel comfortable talking about it there are a few charities that have helplines that you can text or email.

I had a tough time after my two kids were born and I called PANDAS for help. They also offer email and text support and they were wonderful, non judgemental and run by ladies who have all been through it.
www.pandasfoundation.org.uk/

Keep talking x

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