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Our son's birthday was yesterday and he is 23 years old now. Wow. 23 years since I got PP, and survived it. It feels like yesterday and 100 years ago at the...

Apologies to everyone if I upset any one with my previous post as it wasn't Intended.

I had all the signs of psychosis when my midwife came to visit two days after the birth of my son. I told her I was confused, having hallucinations and kept...

Hi all! So I’ve been doing really well since my psychosis in November 2023. I still see a psychiatrist regularly as well as a therapist and will continue to do...

Hi 👋 I was just wondering for those who opted for medication after pregnancy, what dose you went on please? Was it a very low dose? I was on Olanzapine...

So I had my PP back in 2023. My daughter is now 14 months. Luckily I’ve stayed well this whole time and I’m off the antipsychotics now. (I have not been...

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone with undiagnosed retrospective PPP eventually recovered without the use of medication and if anyone is able to share useful...

Hello, this morning I'm lying in bed. I have worked at 1.30pm and I can't get up. I went to bed at approx 12 midnight after taking my meds at 10.30pm. I woke...

Hi I haven’t been on here for a while but I hope everyone is doing ok. I’m so much better than I was but there is just something that’s not quite right with me...

Hello, Does anyone else worry about the impact PPP may have had on their LO? I had PPP back in November 2023. Initially I was separated from my LO for 48...

MESSAGE FROM APP ADMINS: This post contains potentially distressing information on the subject of self harm and suicide. If you are feeling vulnerable, do take...

Hi everyone, I got issued with a medical driving license (UK) last year after having PPP. I was just wondering if anyone knows the process? I know I have to...

Hi all! I have suffered through PPP 14 months ago. I am now returning back to work after being off almost a year on my maternity leave. I work for an airline...

Hi all, Thanks so much for your messages - this is really helpful. Just a few updates - she is calmer now and not openly mentioning suicidal thoughts - but...

I gained 100 pounds on antipsychotic medications. I was never overweight before I started taking them. I'm happy to say that now I've lost 80 pounds of that!...

hi everyone I previously posted here https://healthunlocked.com/app-network/posts/private/151363602/5-years-on-and-querying-pp Today I was lucky to have...

I was advised by my doctor to stay on my medication if I’m thinking of having a baby in the next year and throughout pregnancy. Has anyone else done this? I...

Hi everyone, I'm just writing to let you know that we will have a meet up on Zoom next Thursday 13th February, 7.30-9pm, for anyone who lives in the UK and...

Hello, reaching out to hear any stories of anyone who required ECT during PP and has went on to have second pregnancy or daughter advice?

I know not everyone on this site has access to the same meds. I've had Covid the past week and was prescribed the medication Paxlovid, and have found out that...

Hi all, The following information has been shared with us here at APP and we thought it might be of interest to anyone who might be struggling with depression...