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Action on Postpartum Psychosis

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Bipolar disorder

Hi there I have bipolar disorder and have just had a bad manic episode. I am currently recovering and have slight depression, as I feel a bit low

Hi there I have bipolar disorder and have just had a bad manic episode. I am cur...

•3 years ago

How soon were you contacted by the perinatal psychiatry team in your hospital?

I've just found out that our first round of IVF was successful, so I'm very early on (4w3d), but I have my booking in appointment with my private obstetrician...

I've just found out that our first round of IVF was successful, so I'm very earl...

•3 years ago

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I think I need some help. I don’t know what’s happened but I seem to be back where i was a long time ago. I saw my doctor today shesdoubled my meds to 600...

I think I need some help. I don’t know what’s happened but I seem to be back whe...

•3 years ago

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Help supporting a friend

I've just spoken to a friend who is in a MBU. She told me some things she's been experiencing and I guessed it was postpartum psychosis. She confirmed this....

I've just spoken to a friend who is in a MBU. She told me some things she's been...

•3 years ago

Experiences of psychiatric intensive care units

This is going to be a bit of a rambling post but bear with me. So I had PP around 18months ago with the psychosis lasting around 1 month 2 months maybe...

This is going to be a bit of a rambling post but bear with me. So I had PP aroun...

•3 years ago

7 months PP breastfeeding and struggling with insomnia after tapering off the meds at 4 months

First time mum, breasfeeding - I've been off the meds for 3+ months now and have been struggling with insomnia on/off ever since. When the insomnia is really...

First time mum, breasfeeding - I've been off the meds for 3+ months now and have...

•3 years ago

Going back to work

I have a family member who has been through a lot this year, with postpartum psychosis and severe depression. They are worried about being made to go back to...

I have a family member who has been through a lot this year, with postpartum psy...

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•3 years ago

35 weeks today !

Omg I can’t believe I’m almost close to approaching meeting my baby boy ! ❤️😃❤️ Third trimester is no joke ladies, I’ve been trying to sleep as much I can...

Omg I can’t believe I’m almost close to approaching meeting my baby boy ! ❤️😃❤️...

•3 years ago

Still searching for a diagnosis

Hi I'm new here I wrote one previous post and lots of lovely people replied thank you to everyone who replied. I'm sorry I was too scared to reply to anyones...

Hi I'm new here I wrote one previous post and lots of lovely people replied tha...

•3 years ago

Need some hope please

MESSAGE FROM APP ADMINS: This post contains distressing information. If you are feeling vulnerable, do take care if reading this post. My sister has been...

MESSAGE FROM APP ADMINS: This post contains distressing information. If you are ...

•3 years ago

Our Postpartum Psychosis s01 ep06

Hi everyone. It’s been a while since the last time i wrote here. Many things are getting better with my wife and myself. But i have one big issue that worries...

Hi everyone. It’s been a while since the last time i wrote here. Many things ar...

•3 years ago

Finally the help she needs.

Hi I posted a few weeks ago about my neighbour who was going through a tough time. 2 weeks ago she FINALLY got the help she so badly needed. She was sectioned...

Hi I posted a few weeks ago about my neighbour who was going through a tough ti...

•4 years ago

Olanzipine Side Effects or Depression?

Hi All, I am on a high doze of olanzipine and am feeling drowsy and unmotivated. I find it hard to get up in the morning. Is this side effects of...

Hi All, I am on a high doze of olanzipine and am feeling drowsy and...

•4 years ago

How to go about this with my fiancé

Hello I’m new to this. My fiancé just got diagnosed with postpartum psychosis and is currently in HMU . She will be getting released today . What’s the best...

Hello I’m new to this. My fiancé just got diagnosed with postpartum psychosis an...

•4 years ago

Pregnancy planning research study

Hi everyone, We are working with Elen Thomas, a PhD student at Cardiff University, to develop and test a new guide to support decision making for women with...

Hi everyone, We are working with Elen Thomas, a PhD student at Cardiff Universi...

Partner•4 years ago

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Do I need help or am I over thinking

For about 6 weeks now I've been really down, crying most of the day, being low and just generally not doing anything other than sitting in the living room. My...

For about 6 weeks now I've been really down, crying most of the day, being low a...

•4 years ago