I think I'm suffering with some sort of depression I find I can be up one min then down the next and crying and snapping a lot.

[Fraggle12]

Always crying hate being at work that's bringing me down I had a baby but that was 8 months ago could it be late post depression

[Luckyring56]

Oh yes Fraggle, it can start straight away or creep up on you with time, especially if you're having to juggle with working too.

I would suggest a trip to your doctor and let them know how you feel. Don't be afraid they'll think less of you for this, it's more important to get help than let it spiral out of control.

(((Hugs)))

Lorraine

xxx

[Fraggle12 in reply to Luckyring56]

Ok Hun thank you so much just need to find out more don't think my boss is going to be happy . Yes it's hard looking after 2 kids and working full time too making shore my girls get to nursery on time then getting to work myself so don't know what to do was thinking of stopping my full time job and just keep my part time job but can't finish the full time job till end of April that's my 3 months up and my maternity money all paid back to my work ironick I work for the nhs . Rachel .

[Luckyring56 in reply to Fraggle12]

Sorry Hun, I hate to say this but sod your boss, get yourself to docs and get a sick note if you can, even a week or two...the break may be all you need. You're the important one right now, not your boss!

Luv

Lorraine

xxxx

[jillylin]

Hi,

depression is sneaky, it can come on gradually and PND is still a possibility. I would suggest going to see your GP and explain how you are feeling and they will be able to get you the help you need to feel better.

Gentle hugs

Jillyxx

[Fraggle12 in reply to jillylin]

Hi Jilly thanks I think I will do that don't want it to get any worse .rachel

[jillylin in reply to Fraggle12]

Very sensible! Catch it before you really end up so far down you can't cope. Work is important but you are more important so make sure you do what you need to do to look after YOURSELF properly.

gentle hugs

Jillyxx

[Photogeek in reply to Fraggle12]

Rachel please look after yourself and everyone is right, you

Are the most important person right now. It's always better

To catch Depression earlier as it's easier to mind. As it were.

If you let it get a grip it's harder, work will cope without you.

Your a Mum and your health comes first. Don't feel guilty

If you had a broken leg you would be off for a bit, so

Take it easy.

Hannah

[Suzie40]

You could well have developed PND in the immediate days / weeks after the birth, but it has taken this long for it to really take a hold of you. I'm fairly sure that for a certain amount of time after giving birth, any new onset of depression is regarded as PND. When I had it, I found that my Health Visitor was more supportive than my GP. Might be worth having a chat with her. They can liaise with your doctor and even arrange medication without you having to go, if your symptoms are typical x

[Suzie40]

Have a look at this from the NHS website. It's very informative.

nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy...

[coatpin]

yep, you could have been slowly feeling worse without realising it, go speak to your doctor. asap.

[CarmelaGrace]

What Lucy said - your health visitor is definitely a good person to talk to. They probably have a lot of experience of PND, which your GP might not necessarily have. Look after yourself

CG x

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You may also be feeling ambivalent about having a young baby - often women find having a baby drains them of energy and instead of enjoying life more it can feel as though the baby brought an end to being young and free and having energy. Dreams of a happy family can become everyday boredom or exhaustion and it can take a period of time for parents to adjust to a new way of being together too. You do not mention your husband but perhaps you feel some spark has gone as a result of the changes that have gone on, or maybe you have begun to question whether you have what you want. Only you know how you feel about all of those things, but getting support from the health visitor and perhaps talking with a counsellor (your GP can refer you) may help you to understand why you are feeling the way you are at this point in your life.

Suexx

[coughalot60]

I have nothing to add Fraggle. You have been given some very good advice there. Just want to wish you all the best. Let us know how you get on please.