Mothers day

[Mims2014]

Hi all,

I suffered from pp 5 years ago but since having my daughter 3 years ago, pp has become a distant memory (thankfully). I do promote self care and really try hard to keep my stress levels down. This has also involved reducing when I see certain people

I don’t know why but yesterday after I enjoyed spending mother’s day morning at a luxury hotel with spa and massage then the day with my two kids, I just kept wondering what my first Mother’s Day was like - whilst I was sectioned in a general mh ward.

It made me think about how important this forum is as there will be so many where I was 5 years ago and I just wanted to say I am fully recovered but we really must look after our mental health, us being well mentally that care for our kids is top priority so sleep, relaxing, exercise, putting ourselves first once in a while is for the family unit as we are the glue that holds it together

Xx

[Revans86 Volunteer]

Hi Mims2014,

Anniversaries can be full of time for reflection can’t they, Ive found that myself before. Glad to hear you had a wonderful Mother’s Day this year by the sound of it though, I bet your spa time was glorious!

I love your words about self care, so important. And it’s all to easy to forget sometimes you do need that time to yourself.

Well done on your recovery from PP. xx

[Ines19 Volunteer]

Hi

I just wanted to say what a lovely message and that you are right on what you are saying that while is great to focus on looking after yourself and being well we cannot forget how ill we were once. I relate to you completely as I have been well for 11 years now but whereas before I used to think about being unwell often now its a distant memory 😊 xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer]

Hello Mims2014

So glad that you had a relaxing Mother's Day far from the memory of your first Mother's Day being sectioned and on a mental health ward. I spent my first Christmas as a mother being sectioned and on a mixed mental health ward without my baby! It's hard to imagine how ill I was then and I think we have to be mindful of our mental health and look after ourselves.

I think we also have to remember our husbands / partners and family who took control when we were all under the influence of PP. Unfortunately during my recovery from my second episode, my husband had a breakdown, so I think it is important for men to be open about how they are feeling too. Xx

[Pikorua Volunteer in reply to Lilybeth]

Hello Lilybeth

Yes, I do appreciate my partner so much & life has been challenging on many levels throughout the years. I so completely agree that our loved ones need as much support, especially throughout recovery time.

Good Night

x

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Pikorua]

Hello Pikorua

Thank you so much my virtual friend Take care. x

[Pikorua Volunteer]

Thank you dearest Mims2014 for sharing your lovely thoughts.

Take care,

x

[Lilybeth Volunteer]

Thank you Mims2014 ........ following your lovely post I have taken time out for myself today, although my family flew the nest a good while ago

[Hazello Volunteer]

Such a good point Mims2014, we need to remember to look after ourselves. A lot of mums (not just PP Mums) struggle with that, for instance I remember telling someone about a fitness class I go to with a creche and a mum said she'd feel guilty using time with her children to do something for herself. But it's for your children too, as you have said. I think that by going to my fitness class I'm role modelling to my son as well as looking after me. He's in the same room so watches me doing squats and tries to copy me!

Xx