Postnatal Depression

[Positive2022]

Just wondering if anyone has suffered with Postnatal Depression? What were your symptoms and did you seek help?

[kt_11]

I think I possibly have done. Not diagnosed and never sought any help but probably should have done although I’m feeling a little better now.

I think I’d always just convinced myself that the way I was feeling was due to the sleep deprivation, which may well be true to an extent or at least exacerbated by that. The main thing was actually more anger than low mood which is really out of character for me and was hard to accept.

Are you struggling at the moment? Would really recommend asking for some support if you are (easy for me to say but tbh I do wish I’d spoken to someone about it a few months ago when things felt worse). Is your partner supportive? Here if you need a chat xx

[Positive2022 in reply to kt_11]

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I'm sorry to hear that you have been feeling down but glad to hear you're a little better. I had a really bad case of the 'baby blues' after a traumatic birth. I do feel much better now but I am still getting days where I feel a bit low. Not sure if it's a) sleep deprivation b) hormones or c) a touch of depression after undergoing fertility treatment, having a rather stressful pregnancy and a very difficult birth. I do hope things are getting easier for you. Sending BIG hugs xxx

[Leesara]

Poppy just read your reply to someone above. I may well be a combination of all the things u mentioned and after fertility treatment, I feel that such a rocky road can lead to low mood. Here if u want to talk/chat

[Positive2022 in reply to Leesara]

Thanks lovely and likewise. It's quite difficult to explain and put into words to those who haven't gone through similar experiences. I hope you are doing okay? I've thought about speaking to my GP but realistically I don't want to take any medication and I don't feel I need counselling at this stage. Just good to chat to those who have been through a similar journey as it's reassuring to know that these feelings are 'normal'. Take care and sending you love and BIG hugs xxx

[M1980 in reply to Positive2022]

Hi, just reading this post, did you get any support for your feelings? Thanks x