Postnatal deppression

[stacey2012]

Hi my names stacey I had a baby 4 month ago when he was 2 month old I was put on tablets for deppresion I started to have panik attacks now I am contanly thinking about my breathing I cant get it out my head it makes me cry I hate feeling like this what can I do x

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oh bless you, have you gone back to your dr maybe they need to change the dose or put you on other tablets...some are better for panic attacks...pnd is horrible you just feel like your in a bubble...i stayed in my bedroom with my first and didnt go out for about 6 weeks on my own felt very isolated...sounds like anxiety as well, please go back and speak to your dr or health visitor, hope you have got some good support around you too, and hope you start to feel better xxxx

[DrFluffy]

You've tsken the first step - acknowledgingit and deciding you would like help.

Go back to your GP. Have you been referred or offered referral to psychology? If not push for it. Medication s are great for trying to even the keel, but don't address any of the other issues. Is your midwife involved? Ask her if there is a Specialist midwife in mental health in your area that she could refer you to. There are also a number of post natal depression charities that have a prescence on line for peer support, including this one: pnd.pss.org.uk/plugins/foru...

Hugs xxx

[stacey2012]

Thank you for your answers I hate feeling like this yes I have to see doctor thursday im contantly thinking everything wrong im geting pains n breathing problems even tho my breathing normal but I just feel alone all time contantly upset and angry I hope I get the answe to why im like this thank you x

[minime61]

One day things will get better, keep going and although it's a cliche 'take one day at a time'. Or one hour at a time if necessary. Maybe write down what you need to tell the doc on thurs so you don't forget anything? Good luck x

[stacey2012]

Thank u x

[donna2013]

I had PND after my first and second child. I was put on anti-depressants to help ease symptoms but it wasn't until I had counselling when my second was a year old that I began to realise why I was so angry and upset and OCD about everything. It was all to do with my childhood and my dad leaving etc. I've since had another baby and I'm pregnant again and I must say although I have felt anxious I've not gone back to that dark place since having the counselling. It was the best thing for me. Depression is an awful thing and talking really does help. You don't always know what the root of the problem is until you start talking. Yes tablets can help iron out any chemical imbalance just as painkillers can mask the pain of a broken leg but unless you fix what's inside it won't go away. So talk to your GP to see if counselling would be a good thing for you. Also remember that depression is an illness and you can get better just as I did. Don't feel as if you are a failure for being this way. Sometimes when you have a baby it can be such an anti climax without sounding harsh. you spend months trying for a baby, months being pregnant and excited, then boom you're given this baby and are expected to know what to do and how to be a mum, which isn't always the case. You realise that you can no longer be selfish and watch all your favourite tv as the baby is crying upstairs and needs your attention. You can't enjoy a hot dinner or even have a poo without being disturbed. it's the hardest job in the world without training. You learn on the job but you're on call 24/7. However it does get easier. The first year is the hardest. As soon as you baby starts responding and learning you realise that you taught them how to do that - then that's your reward. Try and enjoy your baby as much as possible and try and get some help with taking care of him/her so you can have some me time too. My mum used to tell me to just go for a walk every day to get some fresh air which I found really helpful. Hope you feel better soon.x

[stacey2012]

Thanks lv that help full x