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Postnatal depression

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cloboe · 30/03/2023 10:36

I just need some reassurance that this will go away at some point. I'm on antidepressants and awaiting therapy but it feels never ending and hopeless. I just want to be myself again...be happy and enjoy my family.

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LadyGAgain · 30/03/2023 10:49
Flowers It will get better but you might need increased dose so please be in touch with your GP. How are you feeling OP? Is this your first baby?
PritiPatelsMaker · 30/03/2023 21:14

You will get better OP, I promise you.

How has your HV been? Around here we have a group they can refer you to for Mum's who need a bit of support.

Are you able to get any time for yourself too?

LadyGAgain · 31/03/2023 00:04

BUMP! Please!

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cloboe · 31/03/2023 13:31

It is my first child. HV hasn't been great... I went to the doctors to seek help. I have been to some groups for support n trying to get out regularly. Got another docs check up today. I have lots of family supporting but I do feel so alone at times n worried il feel like this forever. I just want to get better

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LadyGAgain · 01/04/2023 23:38

How are you OP?

SlB09 · 02/04/2023 00:18

PROMISE you will feel yourself again. Fellow pnd with first xxx

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cloboe · 03/04/2023 11:43

Thank you for your posts. I have reduced my meditation for 4 days while my body adjusts to it n I feel a lot better after 2 days of doing this. I know it's a working progress some days/ hours are better than others

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ReUseRepeat · 11/04/2023 21:55

I'm much further down the line than you but it does get better - I promise. Keep going and there will be flashes where you feel like yourself and one day, not too far away you will have a day where the weight goes away for a while and gradually more and more until it becomes the norm. You are not alone and you will get better. Wishing you all the best.

Jkrowlingsarmy · 13/04/2023 14:12

Just wanted to add my thoughts - I am in this with you too. I have been diagnosed with perinatal depression and it’s horrible.

i think we can get through this. So many women have. And have children after. We can do it. ❤️ 💐

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