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Action on Postpartum Psychosis

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Intrusive thoughts a year and a half later

Hi all! So I’ve been doing really well since my psychosis in November 2023. I still see a psychiatrist regularly as well as a therapist and will continue to do...

Hi all! So I’ve been doing really well since my psychosis in November 2023. I st...

•2 days ago

To complain about post maternity care?

I had all the signs of psychosis when my midwife came to visit two days after the birth of my son. I told her I was confused, having hallucinations and kept...

I had all the signs of psychosis when my midwife came to visit two days after th...

•10 days ago

Impact of PPP on child

Hello, Does anyone else worry about the impact PPP may have had on their LO? I had PPP back in November 2023. Initially I was separated from my LO for 48...

Hello, Does anyone else worry about the impact PPP may have had on their LO? I...

•11 days ago

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Son's birthday was yesterday

Our son's birthday was yesterday and he is 23 years old now. Wow. 23 years since I got PP, and survived it. It feels like yesterday and 100 years ago at the...

Our son's birthday was yesterday and he is 23 years old now. Wow. 23 years since...

Survivedwithcolor

•12 days ago

Medical Driving License (UK)

Hi everyone, I got issued with a medical driving license (UK) last year after having PPP. I was just wondering if anyone knows the process? I know I have to...

Hi everyone, I got issued with a medical driving license (UK) last year after ...

•13 days ago

may be irrational fear of relapse while home alone with my child

So I had my PP back in 2023. My daughter is now 14 months. Luckily I’ve stayed well this whole time and I’m off the antipsychotics now. (I have not been...

So I had my PP back in 2023. My daughter is now 14 months. Luckily I’ve stayed w...

•13 days ago

has anyone taken medication throughout pregnancy as a preventative?

I was advised by my doctor to stay on my medication if I’m thinking of having a baby in the next year and throughout pregnancy. Has anyone else done this? I...

I was advised by my doctor to stay on my medication if I’m thinking of having a ...

•13 days ago

I'm sorry

Apologies to everyone if I upset any one with my previous post as it wasn't Intended.

Apologies to everyone if I upset any one with my previous post as it wasn't Inte...

•14 days ago

APP peer support meet up on Zoom

Hi everyone, I'm just writing to let you know that we will have a meet up on Zoom next Thursday 13th February, 7.30-9pm, for anyone who lives in the UK and...

Hi everyone, I'm just writing to let you know that we will have a meet up on Z...

Partner•14 days ago

Second pregnancy following ECT

Hello, reaching out to hear any stories of anyone who required ECT during PP and has went on to have second pregnancy or daughter advice?

Hello, reaching out to hear any stories of anyone who required ECT during PP and...

Olanzapinelenny

•15 days ago

Olanzapine as a preventative measure after pregnancy

Hi 👋 I was just wondering for those who opted for medication after pregnancy, what dose you went on please? Was it a very low dose? I was on Olanzapine...

Hi 👋 I was just wondering for those who opted for medication after pregnancy, w...

•20 days ago

Weight loss goals

I gained 100 pounds on antipsychotic medications. I was never overweight before I started taking them. I'm happy to say that now I've lost 80 pounds of that!...

I gained 100 pounds on antipsychotic medications. I was never overweight before ...

Survivedwithcolor

•20 days ago