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Near post-natal depression... am I alone?
Submitted by Anonymous
 

 

"I have been struggling with near-post natal depression over the past 3 months since my baby was born.  I was wondering if anyone had any advice to help.  It's not bad enough to see a doctor, bit I cry each time I see anything even slightly soppy on tv.  I love my son, but I'm just so sad. Has any one else gone through this?  In anticipation..."

~Anonymous

 
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I've been in your shoes.  I know that it seems like you don't need to go see a doctor, but my advise is to go...  It's a simple problem, with a simple solution.  I know that there are plenty of women out there that will tell you it'll get better (I'm one of them).  I needed the extra help though.  Please don't feel like you're a failure, or somehow not coping, sometimes the body just takes a while to catch back up with the brain.  You just went through 9 incredible months, and now your body is adjusting to the lack of hormones coursing through your veins.  I'm always happy to chat.  Take care


~ Brandi

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I've been in your shoes.  I know that it seems like you don't need to go see a doctor, but my advise is to go...  It's a simple problem, with a simple solution.  I know that there are plenty of women out there that will tell you it'll get better (I'm one of them).  I needed the extra help though.  Please don't feel like you're a failure, or somehow not coping, sometimes the body just takes a while to catch back up with the brain.  You just went through 9 incredible months, and now your body is adjusting to the lack of hormones coursing through your veins.  I'm always happy to chat.  Take care


~ Brandy

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I would just like to say that i believe that the first few months after giving birth is the hardest, some girls have said to me that they thought that the first few months were worse than giving birth!! So just hold in there, im an emotional person and I had alot of help from my parents and my partners parents but still it was very hard, especially when i was breatfeeding once i put him on formula everything seem so much easier.
Dont feel bad going to the doctors for help, u need to look after yourself as well just remember that!


~ Jessica :)

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I can agree with you 100%. I have been feeling so crappy lately, and so exhausted. Im so happy around my son, but when im around anyone else im so moody, and i know i am so annoying to be around. My sister goes through the same things with her son, who is 19months, and she suggested for me to take wild for women. I havent taken it as yet, as i forgot where i put it haha ( such a mum thing ). But she found that it gave her energy and everything, made her feel alot better. There are sometimes where i go to bed and havea cry, but i feel alot better after it. Remember there are so many hormones going through your body, as youve just had a beautiful little baby come into your life 3 months ago. Things will be a bit tough at first, my son suffered from very bad colic till he reached 4 months, and it was so hard some nights. But now hes colic free, and as happy as can be. Dont worry if you have a cry, its good to let it out. Maybe try when you are feeling a little down, to go for a walk or something, even if you go alone, or take bubby with you. Hope everything goes well. If you ever need to chat, my msn is **address removed** , and it is good to know where not all alon! xx take care 

~ Char

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Hello. Im a mummy of 2. I had post natal depression after my 2nd. I felt the same as you did but i didnt want to go and get help because i thought i'd get over it. In the end i was crying all the time and didnt even want to get up to do anything. So i went to my doctor and he sent me up to the mothers and baby unit. Im not sure if you have one where u are but they are awsome. You have people other then your friends and family u can talk to and even go to have a sleep and they take care of your little one. Although u may feel it isnt bad at the moment you should really go to your doc just so the both of you can keep an eye on it. And even to find out some more info on PND. It is so common i always thought older ladys get it but here i am 22 and 2 babies and i have it. And im not embarressed about it. I guess everyone has some sort of depression after having our little angles but some just get it a little more then others. My email is**address removed** if u want to have a chat or anything. Good Luck!!!

~ Sarah

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Hello.. I know exactly how you feel... I was diagnosed with PND when my daughter was 5 months old and ended up seeing my GP and just told him straight. He referred me to a specialist hospital in sydney where i stayed for 6 months. I was so reluctant to go as it was a kinda witch hunt between my parents and husband to get me in there, but had i not gone I would hate to think where i would be today or what state i would be in. The support and help that you recieve in there is amazing. So many people suffer from it. More than what anyone would believe. It helps to talk about things. Many people dont want to go onto medication, but if it helps and keeps you sane, its only for a short time... I hope you get through it alright and feel free to msg me if you want to chat :)

~ Lou

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I think every mother has some type of pnd. if they dont they are insane.sometime i just sit there and cry about nothing as soon as i have that cry i feel good again.i never used to cry at anything on tv or movies etc now i will cry at the drop of a hat the oc finale was just on and i cried at least 5 times! the first 3 months are defintly the hardest u feel like u have no life and u never will again but trust me you do that baby isnt gonna wanna be around u forever. changing to bottle defintly helped me i felt like had a a bit of freedom i could go out without having to try and express milk for 2 hours and end up with 30ml! you just need to get out back into the world again.even if its a day a week with friends or someone other then baby.i know its not babys fault but u cant relax when they are around.try taking a class anything that will make you refreshed.i also take wild it good when i actually remember to take it.everyone get depressed if it gets really bad id see a doctor but at the moment there is positive changes you can make yourself.i know baby is your world but you have to have a life too.

~ Whitney

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