depression

[kirstymarle45581]

I've had pnd since my son was 2 months hes now 6 months I'm still struggling to cope I've spoken to my doctors they are useless I've tried 3 different types of tablets. I need cheering up I'm so miserable!

Oh you poor thing. I can only reassure you that things will improve. Have you been offered counselling, CBT and a Mindfulness course?
It is so miserable being depressed. The only thing is to think that it is like a tunnel. You will come out the other end.
If your DRs are useless what other support have you had? Homestart are a free organisation that help people in your situation with children under five. Your HV should know how to contact them.
If your Meds are not right you have to keep going back to the GP until they are right.
I know that you will feel tired but if you can try, try and exercise. If you can get out and push the buggy around a park on a daily basis, that will help as exercise produces natural endorphins.
I used to go to a local park and push the pram around and around, howling to myself but gradually I got better.
Hugs Xx

I've been going out for walks to feed the ducks cos he enjoys watching them. Even when he's a saint I'm still not coping he is sleeping much better now but I still feel stressed and drained.

Oh dear, do you feel even a small amount of improvement.? Meds make you feel ga ga initially but the feelings will improve, you have to give them time.
Your baby will begin to sleep and when you get some sleep, you will feel a whole lot better.
Keep a diary, even if it just says, smiled today. It will help to look back on. It is literally a step at a time.
Have you no one to help you? A partner, your Mum, MiL?
Have you heard of Homestart.
Hugs, xx

Lately I don't know how to smile. I have my dad and my partner but mine and my partners relationship is On the rocks as we're both really tired.

You are not alone. It affects so many ppl. My dd is nearly 2 and I went through all what you are going through. It does get better. I would strongly recommend getting some kind of counselling or similar as this helped me massively although it is hard. You can google parent infant project and see if there are any projects near you. I was referred to one and I didn't even know what it was or where I was my mind was such a mess. But I got better and my little girl and I are great together now

Well we are here for you and take heart that we survived. Isn't there anything that makes you laugh? Laughing is so good for you.
I was reading a thread on Mumnet the other day which had asked for ' your worse Flat share stories' one person had written that she came home to find that some disgusting person had pooed in the kettle.
That made me laugh hysterically.
I remember going to my son's flat and having to separate the glass turntable from the base of the microwave as it was stuck down with grunge. They were paying a cleaner £45 a week. She was taking the four boys for a ride.
Chin up Sweetheart, it will get better. Hugs