Believe me you will get better, I had puerperal psychosis twice over 30 years ago and went on to have another baby without any psychosis

[35yearslaterxx]

I am in my 50’s now and had psychosis twice after my first two children. I was sectioned twice and as little treatment or knowledge was available then had a horrendous time. I am so glad to see that now with the internet available to most people that there is a network of support available which was sadly not around in my time. I know it’s so hard to imagine when your at your worst but believe me it does get easier and you WILL get better with much love to any one who is suffering, has suffered from or knows someone going through this horrible illness

[Lilybeth Volunteer]

Hello 35yearslaterxx

Welcome to the forum and thank you for sharing such a positive post which will be reassuring to many. I had two children many years ago and like you was sectioned after being hit by PP twice. I was in the dark in more ways than one back then!

It's such a relief that the forum is here to give hope that although PP is very traumatic at the time, it is a temporary treatable illness and with good medical care it is possible to eventually get better. Over the years I have felt supported by APP and all the wonderful mothers of courage here who have shared their experiences.

PP mums are amazing xx

[Butterfly93]

Wow thank you for sharing hun ! You are amazing

[Vee82]

Hi 35 yearslater

I totally agree with you, the nightmare of PP does fade and you can go on to lead fulfilling lives very much blessed by our children. It is a devastating illness and it takes time to recover. It is wonderful that there is a lot more support available nowadays and a greater awareness of mental health generally which has lessened the stigma

I am now in my 60’s and was sectioned shortly after my daughter was born 37 years ago. Fortunately, I was perfectly ok after the birth of my son a couple of years later. No mental health problems since then.

Anyway I wish you all the very best and there is definitely light at the end of that dark tunnel. Love Vee xx

[Pikorua Volunteer]

Hello 35 years later,

pleased to meet you on this forum and welcome!

Thank you for such an encouraging post.

I have been actively involved in order to improve facilities for mums and their babies. I was not that fortunate in 2010 in my region, but luckily there are now accessible MBU's

in Exeter and Bristol. I feel relief that mums will receive appropriate care by health professionals.

Thanks to APP I managed to find myself again after 5 years of isolation. I am so grateful that mums can reach out. The stigma has got to stop!!!

Kind wishes and thank you once again to shine a light!