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Action on Postpartum Psychosis

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It’s 3 weeks since I gave birth but I feel like I’m not allowed to rest

how much of it is in my head? Am I just crazy vs how much should i expect from my grown husband who got me pregnant in the first place

how much of it is in my head? Am I just crazy vs how much should i expect from m...

Granolalover7777

•1 day ago

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I’m being emotionally abused by a narcissist who is making me feel like I need to slip back into psychosis 3 weeks after birth

Am I crazy? He stole the kids birthday money and swears he used it to put petrol in the car to run errands while I was in the hospital giving birth. He told me...

Am I crazy? He stole the kids birthday money and swears he used it to put petrol...

Granolalover7777

•2 days ago

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Psychiatric records

This is a question that I have pondered on, has anyone got their psychiatric records, read the report when you got sent to hospital and looked at it and...

This is a question that I have pondered on, has anyone got their psychiatric rec...

guinea1

•2 days ago

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APP Muslim women's peer support group

Hi everyone, I'm writing to let you know that we will have a peer support meet up on Zoom for anyone who is Muslim and has experienced psychosis in the...

Hi everyone, I'm writing to let you know that we will have a peer support meet...

Ellie_at_APP

Partner•3 days ago

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Being a parent after postpartum psychosis guide

Hi everyone, I'm just writing to let you all know that we have a new guide, available to download for free from our website, 'Being a parent after postpartum...

Hi everyone, I'm just writing to let you all know that we have a new guide, av...

Ellie_at_APP

Partner•3 days ago

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Pregnant for 2nd time post PP considering breastfeeding this time…any advice?

Hi all, I am coming to this community again for advice and wisdom. I had pre partum psychosis with my first in November 2022. I tried to breastfeed with...

Hi all, I am coming to this community again for advice and wisdom. I had pre...

Newmumhere

•4 days ago

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Possible ppp

Hi there, I wondered if I could possibly ask for opinions or advice please. So, going back to the first time I got pregnant 15 years ago. I ended up...

Hi there, I wondered if I could possibly ask for opinions or advice please. ...

Leahlove

•4 days ago

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pregnant awaiting abortion

Hi All I am a year on from PP and I am 4 weeks pregnant. I've decided that it is for the best to get an abortion due to my mental health however I am...

Hi All I am a year on from PP and I am 4 weeks pregnant. I've decided that it ...

Lavender456

•5 days ago

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Future hormone changes and PPP

Hello all, I have some questions and to keep it short I have been unable to get any answers from my local NHS providers. I would appreciate your personal...

Hello all, I have some questions and to keep it short I have been unable to get ...

ObstinateHeadstrong

•12 days ago

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Fear of coming off antipsychotics

Hi all, Apologies for yet another question - I find this forum so helpful and the best place for advice and support. May I please know if any of you had fear...

Hi all, Apologies for yet another question - I find this forum so helpful and th...

NMG1991

•15 days ago

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Dreams about PPP

Hi everyone, I just woke up this morning after experiencing disturbing dreams about psychosis. Has anyone experienced strange dreams about their experience?...

Hi everyone, I just woke up this morning after experiencing disturbing dreams ab...

SaffaFree

•16 days ago

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anxiety

hi I’m in the process of coming down my meds and have been experiencing bad anxiety. It’s particular bad in the morning and causes me to reach and sometimes be...

hi I’m in the process of coming down my meds and have been experiencing bad anxi...

Fowler01

•17 days ago

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second baby after PP

Hi Is there anyone on here who has experienced PP after first pregnancy and went on to have another child? I had PP after my first pregnancy, she’s now...

Hi Is there anyone on here who has experienced PP after first pregnancy and we...

Jp124

•19 days ago

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Black mums and ppp

Hi there, As a black mum I have had quite a shocking experience in the mental health system and also very bad perinatal and post natal care. Are there any...

Hi there, As a black mum I have had quite a shocking experience in the mental he...

JosephineFay

•19 days ago

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Alcohol

Hey it's been a year since my admission for PP and I'm currently down to 2.5mg Olanzapine but 60mg fluoxetine due to depressive episode after my psychosis. I...

Hey it's been a year since my admission for PP and I'm currently down to 2.5mg O...

Lavender456

•28 days ago

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My psychosis story which has continued but the meds are disabling me

MESSAGE FROM APP ADMINS: This post contains distressing information. If you are feeling vulnerable, do take care if reading this post. I have recently read a...

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

JosephineFay

•1 month ago

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About Olanzapine

Hi all I took Olanzapine 2.5 mg for 6 months and then stopped taking it after skipping one day in between for 2 days as my psychiatrist asked to do so but now...

Hi all I took Olanzapine 2.5 mg for 6 months and then stopped taking it after sk...

shonali2202

•1 month ago

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APP BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal

Hi all, You may have seen on our social media, that we have recently had our BBC Radio 4 Appeal by fantastic author & APP Ambassador, Laura Dockrill, to help...

Hi all, You may have seen on our social media, that we have recently had our BB...

Ellie_at_APP

Partner•1 month ago

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Glad to be here ❤️

MESSAGE FROM APP ADMINS: This post contains distressing information. If you are feeling vulnerable, do take care if reading this post. My son was born in...

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

KeptSwimming

•1 month ago

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Postpartum psychosis before baby is born?

Is it possible to go into PPP at around 32 weeks?

Msashyz

•1 month ago

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Chicken or Egg

It seems like a lot of us who experienced ppp are still grappling with the reality that it may be bipolar. Some of us know that it’s definitively not, but...

It seems like a lot of us who experienced ppp are still grappling with the reali...

KatMax

•2 months ago

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Dissociative disorders

Hello everyone, I had pp 4 years ago and am bipolar 1 amongst many other illnesses. Olanzapine and sertraline working really well with a recent switch after...

Hello everyone, I had pp 4 years ago and am bipolar 1 amongst many other illnes...

Isabella5991

•2 months ago

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Dealing with Shame & Anxiety

I experienced PPP about 6 months ago. They debated if it was truly PPP or a new diagnosis of bipolar. I personally believe it was PPP anyways, I absolutely...

I experienced PPP about 6 months ago. They debated if it was truly PPP or a new ...

Rhettsmom1995

•2 months ago

16 Replies

Respite

MESSAGE FROM APP ADMINS: This post contains distressing information. If you are feeling vulnerable, do take care if reading this post. Hi everyone, I often...

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

Mummy1986

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Mother’s Day Feelings

This is just a post to acknowledge the complex feelings that can be brought up on Mother’s Day for anyone affected by PP. I want you to know that you’re not...

This is just a post to acknowledge the complex feelings that can be brought up o...

yougotthis1

Volunteer•2 months ago

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3 years on

Hello there, You might remember me as the mama trying to post about the positive changes after surviving pp and getting the support and treatment I needed to...

Hello there, You might remember me as the mama trying to post about the positiv...

taramag

•2 months ago

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Homesick for another world

MESSAGE FROM APP ADMINS: This post contains distressing information. If you are feeling vulnerable, do take care if reading this post. I had Postpartum...

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

KatMax

•2 months ago

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Bond after PPP

Hello,Late night post here but this thought does seem to pop up still.. I'm three years down the line from my Postpartum Psychosis experience, and I'm...

Hello,Late night post here but this thought does seem to pop up still.. I'm thr...

Creativeyellow

•2 months ago

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Crisis

Been to see my psychiatrist today and explained how much I am struggling and just because I am in a full time job it doesn't mean I'm not struggling. My cpn...

Been to see my psychiatrist today and explained how much I am struggling and jus...

pinkladystar

•2 months ago

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bond with baby

hello, has anyone felt like their experience has impacted their bond with baby/ toddler?

hello, has anyone felt like their experience has impacted their bond with baby/ ...

Olanzapinelenny

•2 months ago

12 Replies

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Posts - Action on Postpartum Psychosis | HealthUnlocked

Action on Postpartum Psychosis

It’s 3 weeks since I gave birth but I feel like I’m not allowed to rest

I’m being emotionally abused by a narcissist who is making me feel like I need to slip back into psychosis 3 weeks after birth

Psychiatric records

APP Muslim women's peer support group

Being a parent after postpartum psychosis guide

Pregnant for 2nd time post PP considering breastfeeding this time…any advice?

Possible ppp

pregnant awaiting abortion

Future hormone changes and PPP

Fear of coming off antipsychotics

Dreams about PPP

anxiety

second baby after PP

Black mums and ppp

Alcohol

My psychosis story which has continued but the meds are disabling me

About Olanzapine

APP BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal

Glad to be here ❤️

Postpartum psychosis before baby is born?

Chicken or Egg

Dissociative disorders

Dealing with Shame & Anxiety

Respite

Mother’s Day Feelings

3 years on

Homesick for another world

Bond after PPP

Crisis

bond with baby

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