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Action on Postpartum Psychosis

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Should a woman who has experienced PP with no prior history of mental illness be informed that it can be associated with bipolar?

openeyes

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Care plan for second pregnancy?

Hello. I suffered PPP after my daughter was born in November 2009. I was sectioned and spent 4 weeks in a mother an d baby unit. I was lucky to recover quite...

Hello. I suffered PPP after my daughter was born in November 2009. I was section...

postpartumproblems

•12 years ago

21 Replies

What Can One Do to Prevent the Onset of PP in the First Place?

I'm new to mothering but not new to mental health issues. I'm due to have my first baby in January. I'm fine at the moment and have been for a few years,...

I'm new to mothering but not new to mental health issues. I'm due to have my fi...

KatieKrinklebum

•12 years ago

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If you're recovering from PP, should you read other people's blogs?

Do you find it helpful to read other people's stories? At what stage of PP is it best to read them? Do you find them upsetting & can they trigger you? Do...

Do you find it helpful to read other people's stories? At what stage of PP is it...

andrea_at_app

Volunteer•12 years ago

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When did natural feelings of being a new Mum be replaced by PP?

Being pregnant again, I have been thinking about the birth and I just wondered if anybody could share their experiences. I still don't really know when I...

Being pregnant again, I have been thinking about the birth and I just wondered i...

hel212000

•12 years ago

7 Replies

has any one had bad experiance with social services :( ???

am currently in a battle after being in hospital for 6 months they wont give me my children back

am currently in a battle after being in hospital for 6 months they wont give me...

kleigh

•12 years ago

12 Replies

How are you coping with PP?

How are you feeling? Are you struggling right now? Are there any questions you'd like to ask? (You can ask them here or post your own question with the 'Ask a...

How are you feeling? Are you struggling right now? Are there any questions you'd...

andrea_at_app

Volunteer•12 years ago

8 Replies

How did you feel returning to work after PP?

What difficulties did you face & how did you deal with them? Did you tell your colleagues about your illness? Did you experience any stigma from them?

What difficulties did you face & how did you deal with them? Did you tell your c...

HKPhooey

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Feel free to introduce ourselves?

Hidden

•12 years ago

11 Replies

My Story -PP then depression and diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder!

In Jan 2008 I had a beautiful Son, but became ill shortly thereafter and developed Peurperal Pyschosis. Expected to have the best time of my life something my...

In Jan 2008 I had a beautiful Son, but became ill shortly thereafter and develop...

Tania1

•12 years ago

4 Replies

What were the early warning signs of PP?

Hidden

•12 years ago

22 Replies

My story of ppp

Hi, I thought I'd share my story. I'm a single mum, My son was born on the 13th of march 2011. It was a straight forward delivery, apart from having to...

Hi, I thought I'd share my story. I'm a single mum, My son was born on the...

juliet1981

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Is Electroshock Therapy “ECT” an Effective Treatment?

Is Electroshock Therapy or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) an effective treatment? There seems to be some debate about the effectiveness of what seems like an...

Is Electroshock Therapy or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) an effective treatmen...

JenniferM

•12 years ago

20 Replies

Was your body weight an issue during your PP experience?

Did you gain or lose weight & how did it make you feel? Did you feel the need to lose any gained weight? At what stage in your recovery did you feel able to do...

Did you gain or lose weight & how did it make you feel? Did you feel the need to...

andrea_at_app

Volunteer•12 years ago

23 Replies

My story

A bit of background about myself. I had no history of any health problems and had just finished my nurse training in 1994 when i became pregnant. Although...

A bit of background about myself. I had no history of any health problems and ha...

sarah_at_app

APP•12 years ago

12 Replies

My Story - 'From the Pits to Piccadilly Circus'

**Please note: If you are feeling fragile or vulnerable, please read with caution. It may contain content that would be advisable to read once you have...

**Please note: If you are feeling fragile or vulnerable, please read with cautio...

andrea_at_app

Volunteer•12 years ago

6 Replies

Are support forums such as this one useful? What do you think of 'Peer Support'?

Tell us what you think of asking & getting answers to questions in this way. Are there any benefits of talking to others with experience of PP? Are there...

Tell us what you think of asking & getting answers to questions in this way. Are...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

23 Replies

How do you access a Mother & Baby Unit?

Are mother & baby units better than alternatives? In some areas of the country getting admitted to an MBU can be difficult. Have people had problems trying to...

Are mother & baby units better than alternatives? In some areas of the country g...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

4 Replies

How can you prepare for a second pregnancy?

It can be a difficult decision to become pregnant again after experiencing PP. What emotions are you experiencing / did you experience during your second...

It can be a difficult decision to become pregnant again after experiencing PP. W...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

5 Replies

I have a friend suffering from PP - how can I help?

What things can I do to help? If you have experienced PP, what kinds of things did friends do that helped you? If you have helped a friend come through PP,...

What things can I do to help? If you have experienced PP, what kinds of things d...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

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What do partners need support with during an episode of PP?

We'd like to know about partners' experience of PP. What do women and men feel that partners struggle with during an episode of PP. What can be done to help?...

We'd like to know about partners' experience of PP. What do women and men feel ...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

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Recovery from PP - what can help and hinder recovery?

Tell us about your experiences of recovering - how long it took (remember to answer our poll question too), what things helped you? what ideas or suggestions...

Tell us about your experiences of recovering - how long it took (remember to ans...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

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What were your experiences of PP and of treatment for PP?

Tell us about your experiences of PP and the treatment you received - what were the good and bad parts of your care for PP?

Tell us about your experiences of PP and the treatment you received - what were ...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

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Sources of Information about Postpartum Psychosis

You can find lots of information about Postpartum Psychosis, FAQ, resources and useful links on our website here: www.app-network.org If you’ve experienced...

You can find lots of information about Postpartum Psychosis, FAQ, resources and ...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

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A Blog on Postpartum Psychosis Blogs...

The word ‘blog’ stands for ‘web’ + ‘log’. Essentially, it is a place where you can log things. You might be asking yourself, ‘What kind of things?’. Well,...

The word ‘blog’ stands for ‘web’ + ‘log’. Essentially, it is a place where you c...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

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Connect with others with experience of PP

Action on Postpartum Psychosis is a charity run by women who have recovered from Postpartum Psychosis (also called Puerperal Psychosis, Postnatal Psychosis and...

Action on Postpartum Psychosis is a charity run by women who have recovered from...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

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Welcome to our PP community!

Welcome to the Action on Postpartum Psychosis PP Talk community! The point of this community is to provide a space where you can share your experiences,...

Welcome to the Action on Postpartum Psychosis PP Talk community! The point o...

jess_at_app

Partner•12 years ago

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis

All posts for August 2012

Should a woman who has experienced PP with no prior history of mental illness be informed that it can be associated with bipolar?

Care plan for second pregnancy?

What Can One Do to Prevent the Onset of PP in the First Place?

If you're recovering from PP, should you read other people's blogs?

When did natural feelings of being a new Mum be replaced by PP?

has any one had bad experiance with social services :( ???

How are you coping with PP?

How did you feel returning to work after PP?

Feel free to introduce ourselves?

My Story -PP then depression and diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder!

What were the early warning signs of PP?

My story of ppp

Is Electroshock Therapy “ECT” an Effective Treatment?

Was your body weight an issue during your PP experience?

My story

My Story - 'From the Pits to Piccadilly Circus'

Are support forums such as this one useful? What do you think of 'Peer Support'?

How do you access a Mother & Baby Unit?

How can you prepare for a second pregnancy?

I have a friend suffering from PP - how can I help?

What do partners need support with during an episode of PP?

Recovery from PP - what can help and hinder recovery?

What were your experiences of PP and of treatment for PP?

Sources of Information about Postpartum Psychosis

A Blog on Postpartum Psychosis Blogs...

Connect with others with experience of PP

Welcome to our PP community!

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