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Postnatal depression? Advice please!

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Ros2023 · 18/06/2025 18:53

I’m thinking I may have the start of postnatal depression. It’s nothing major right now but I’m worrying it will get worse.
I have an almost 7 week old baby and I’m struggling to enjoy my baby as much as I adore her. I cry most days and I feel quite miserable a lot of the time. Does this sound like postnatal depression? Or do a lot of people feel this way with newborns because it’s bloody hard and it will pass?
family are so supportive and have mentioned that maybe medication would help me. Can anyone tell me their own experiences with medication and if it helped?

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Pipparoo2025 · 18/06/2025 19:36

I suggest you have a chat with your GP. When my DS was that age I had some tough days and cried a few times. I found getting out for a walk or a coffee or something every day helped. I also had a non negotiable with myself that I would shower every morning ( was sometimes early afternoon) but having that made me feel better.

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