Mbu

[Mudgette]

Does anyone ever crave being back in the safety of the MBU? Having round the clock care and help? X

[Lilybeth Volunteer]

Hello Mudgette

Good to hear from you. My PP episodes were way back when there were no MBUs! I was in various psychiatric units, without my sons, but remember how I felt like a fish out of water when I finally went home for weekend leave. I think being in the units I was able to focus on myself getting better but when I went home I realised I needed a routine to cope. In that moment I did miss the safety and security.

I'm sure the specialist care in MBUs makes such a difference, not least that mum and baby are together I've read from your profile that you had such good care in the MBU in Bournemouth. All the best in pursing a career in mental health and writing a book

Take care.

[Teresa_K_S Volunteer]

Hi Mudgette,

Like Lilybeth I too didn't have access to a Mother and Baby Unit, though I'm sure there are plenty in the forum who can answer from that perspective.

It sounds a perfectly natural feeling to crave that security. I had a relapse 6 months after discharge from a general psychiatric ward and I distinctly remember the relief of being readmitted. Not to say that I didn't feel upset, guilty and sad to be returning but at least I felt safe. Returning to nurses and a place I was familiar with a second time around I knew I would soon be feeling better.

Postpartum psychosis takes a long time to recover from. During this recovery its normal to still not feel like yourself. Self confidence is at a low especially in regards to coping as a mother. Do remember that you will have good days and bad days. Eventually the good days will far out weigh the bad days and you will look back and know that you are well on the way to recovery

Best Wishes

Teresa x

[Bring-it-Back-to-you Volunteer]

Hi Mudgette,

Yes! I miss it all the time, sometimes wish I could go back just for a rest! Haha. In the beginning I didn't like being there, i didn't know why I was there I thought I was being punished, I had no bond with my son and literally thought I had changed for good and that was my life now but I grew to find real comfort being there, having that support to hand 24 hours puts your mind at rest doesn't it, it's like a little security blanket.

Best wishes

Jenni x

[coffeemom2]

Even though mbu don’t exist here in California, since I joined this post i was soooo jealous of them! I was thinking why don’t they have this in the United States??? Well maybe the time to advocate for them is after covid. I was in a general psych ward, the lowest in severity, with nice old ladies who suffered from depression. One lady was very nice we painted nails together and talked about our favorite movies. I didn’t stay long, just a weekend and then went to a postpartum group 3 times a week. Although it’s not advisable to tell people you’ve ever been in a psych ward, I’d say the experience is very interesting. I did miss the women who I talked to. Maybe that’s why I continue to write in this forum even though I’ve long since recovered. It is sooooo nice to have meals ready for you, and to be able to sleep and not spend all day cooking and cleaning. I think it’s human to miss help! Of course we don’t miss any of the awfulness, just the help!

[Chelsey1991]

Yes I always want to be back there. In the beginning I didn't like being there as I thought they were all police officers and I was arrested but now I crave to be back there again