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Action on Postpartum Psychosis

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Intrusive thoughts a year and a half later

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 all! So I’ve been doing really well since my psychosis in November 2023. I st...

EquineBeauty

•2 days ago

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To complain about post maternity care?

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...

I had all the signs of psychosis when my midwife came to visit two days after th...

BitsnBobs

•10 days ago

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Impact of PPP on child

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...

Hello, Does anyone else worry about the impact PPP may have had on their LO? I...

Kitkat131

•10 days ago

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Son's birthday was yesterday

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...

Our son's birthday was yesterday and he is 23 years old now. Wow. 23 years since...

Survivedwithcolor

•11 days ago

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Medical Driving License (UK)

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 everyone, I got issued with a medical driving license (UK) last year after ...

WonderWomanUK

•12 days ago

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may be irrational fear of relapse while home alone with my child

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...

So I had my PP back in 2023. My daughter is now 14 months. Luckily I’ve stayed w...

EquineBeauty

•12 days ago

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has anyone taken medication throughout pregnancy as a preventative?

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...

I was advised by my doctor to stay on my medication if I’m thinking of having a ...

Hollykk

•13 days ago

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I'm sorry

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

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

pinkladystar

•13 days ago

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APP peer support meet up on Zoom

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...

Hi everyone, I'm just writing to let you know that we will have a meet up on Z...

Ellie_at_APP

Partner•14 days ago

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Second pregnancy following ECT

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?

Hello, reaching out to hear any stories of anyone who required ECT during PP and...

Olanzapinelenny

•14 days ago

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Olanzapine as a preventative measure after pregnancy

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...

Hi 👋 I was just wondering for those who opted for medication after pregnancy, w...

Rainbow9725

•19 days ago

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Weight loss goals

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!...

I gained 100 pounds on antipsychotic medications. I was never overweight before ...

Survivedwithcolor

•19 days ago

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long post

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...

Hi I haven’t been on here for a while but I hope everyone is doing ok. I’m so mu...

Fowler01

•22 days ago

11 Replies

Covid treatment could affect your medications

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...

I know not everyone on this site has access to the same meds. I've had Covid the...

Survivedwithcolor

•23 days ago

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6 year on and some answers!

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...

hi everyone I previously posted here https://healthunlocked.com/app-network...

Tinks24

•24 days ago

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Recovery without medication

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...

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone with undiagnosed retrospective PPP eventually r...

Tangerine7

•27 days ago

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Feeling that I'm the only one

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...

Hello, this morning I'm lying in bed. I have worked at 1.30pm and I can't get up...

JosephineFay

•28 days ago

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Beginning work after maternity leave nervous about shift work

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! I have suffered through PPP 14 months ago. I am now returning back to wo...

EquineBeauty

•1 month ago

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Rapid cycling bi polar enquiry

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...

Hi all, Thanks so much for your messages - this is really helpful. Just a few ...

Chaource

•1 month ago

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Free online singing groups for mums with symptoms of postnatal depression

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...

Hi all, The following information has been shared with us here at APP and we th...

Jenny_at_APP

Partner•1 month ago

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really struggling

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...

MESSAGE FROM APP ADMINS: This post contains potentially distressing information ...

Hidden

•1 month ago

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My sister has been referred to ect - but the waiting time is 2 weeks

Hi all,Thank you so much for your kind messages with lots of really useful ℹ️! The Dr has said my sister will be referred for ect - which I think is a great,...

Hi all,Thank you so much for your kind messages with lots of really useful ℹ️! ...

Chaource

•1 month ago

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long term care plan post pp my own anecdotal evidence

Please feel free to share/add your stories in the comments. Hi all. I suffered from PP a little over a year ago. Fortunately the medications worked relatively...

Please feel free to share/add your stories in the comments. Hi all. I suffered ...

EquineBeauty

•1 month ago

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How to help my sister

Hi all, Just really confused how to help my twin sister who is in inpatient care. She is currently really depressed and wants to end her life and tells me...

Hi all, Just really confused how to help my twin sister who is in inpatient c...

Chaource

•1 month ago

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2nd baby after post partum psychosis

My little girl will be 6 when our second baby is born. I haven't ever spoken to our little girl about being ill after her being born. I suppose this is a bit...

My little girl will be 6 when our second baby is born. I haven't ever spoken to ...

Marshman

•1 month ago

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TMS for post partum bi-poplar symptoms?

Has anyone found TMS helpful for post partum bi-polar symptoms? e.g. severe lows and then being stable/well - where these lows appear every few weeks?

Has anyone found TMS helpful for post partum bi-polar symptoms? e.g. severe lo...

Chaource

•2 months ago

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Severe depression blips every 24 days -post partum

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone had experienced severe depression blips every few weeks and then felt well and the same cycle repeated again? If so,...

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone had experienced severe depression blips e...

Chaource

•2 months ago

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Post-partum cyclical depression

Hello, my twin sister developed severe post-natal depression. Before she had a baby she had severe PMS symptoms just before her period and was very affected...

Hello, my twin sister developed severe post-natal depression. Before she had a ...

Chaource

•2 months ago

5 Replies

Dont Know how to help?

I suffered with PP 10 years ago after the birth of my daughter. It resulted in me also being diagnosed with OCD. My daughter has lived through all of my...

I suffered with PP 10 years ago after the birth of my daughter. It resulted in m...

Hayleynevin

•2 months ago

6 Replies

Darkness

Hi All, This past October I had another psychosis and was hospitalized. It came out of nowhere, triggered I think by reading a book, as was my first...

Hi All, This past October I had another psychosis and was hospitalized. It came...

KatMax

•2 months ago

24 Replies

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Posts - Action on Postpartum Psychosis | HealthUnlocked

Action on Postpartum Psychosis

Intrusive thoughts a year and a half later

To complain about post maternity care?

Impact of PPP on child

Son's birthday was yesterday

Medical Driving License (UK)

may be irrational fear of relapse while home alone with my child

has anyone taken medication throughout pregnancy as a preventative?

I'm sorry

APP peer support meet up on Zoom

Second pregnancy following ECT

Olanzapine as a preventative measure after pregnancy

Weight loss goals

long post

Covid treatment could affect your medications

6 year on and some answers!

Recovery without medication

Feeling that I'm the only one

Beginning work after maternity leave nervous about shift work

Rapid cycling bi polar enquiry

Free online singing groups for mums with symptoms of postnatal depression

really struggling

My sister has been referred to ect - but the waiting time is 2 weeks

long term care plan post pp my own anecdotal evidence

How to help my sister

2nd baby after post partum psychosis

TMS for post partum bi-poplar symptoms?

Severe depression blips every 24 days -post partum

Post-partum cyclical depression

Dont Know how to help?

Darkness

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