Experiences with

Postnatal depression

Hello, my twin sister developed severe post-natal depression. Before she had a baby she had severe PMS symptoms just before her period and was very affected by contraception (e.g. morning after pill).

natal depression but it is normal to feel how I feel right now, so anyway fast forward to Christmas 2021 she was 2 months old and I still just didn’t feel a connection I TRIED so hard to speak to my family but I was made to feel guilty about the fact I was saying I just don’t love my baby and she doesn

It's a complex story, but basically after I was born (youngest of 4 in 1974) my Mum succumbed to a post natal depression that became a psychosis that lasted almost 50 years. At the time she was prescribed anti depressants, but for one reason or another my Mum refused to take the medication.

****** Hello, my twin sister developed severe post-natal depression 7 months ago. Before she had a baby she had severe PMS symptoms just before her period and was very affected by contraception (e.g. morning after pill).

hi everyone after battling post natal depression, bowel disease and recently being diagnosed with an under active thyroid I’m finally on the medication I need and I’m a different person I feel so much happier less tired, sleeping better and most of all my mood has changed I’m less anxious and I feel

Hi lovely Lupies, Be warned this is a pity post. I am despairing and need your advice please. As you know I had the nasal surgery in February which went well but I haemorrhaged afterwards. While I was in hospital my left leg became quite rigid and quickly became painful. The pain and stiffness got

Hi everyone. I really hope that your own pain is eased currently. I am despairing after seeing at long last an NHS Pain Management Consultant today. Background Info, apologies for the lengthy post. I have several sources of pain from Bechets , query Lupus, Osteoarthritis, Musculsr Skeletal, pelvic

Hi People!I just want to share my failed IVF story because I feel really hopeless now. I just received a call from the clinic today that the egg didn't even fertilise. I was on Synarel nasal spray ang Menopur 600IU, the maximum dose. I also got my full period about 1 week before egg collection to which

Hi ladies,I was on menopur 600iU dose & synarel nasal spray. My AMH is low already. The ultrasound only showed like 1-2 follicles & they were growing very slow as well. Still the clinic wanted to go with egg collection. I was due for last scan tomorrow to make sure those 2 follicles reached appropriate

Hello, Short background. Diagnosed with PMR 2020, on Pred since December 2020, usual ups and downs/flares whilst learning about living with it and getting advice from here for the last few years. Medication. I take Lansoprazole 30mg about 30-60 mins before breakfast every morning. After breakfast

I was prescribed 6 drugs in March following a silent heart attack. They were the usual - Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Ramipril, Atovastatin, Bisoprolol, and Lansoprazole. Five weeks ago food and drink began to taste awful - sour or vinegarish. I can't bear to eat any dairy, fruit or meat. I can eat vegetables

Hello I have felt down for a while and begged my GP for antidepressants to take with my Mitazipine which helps me sleep , last week he still refused so said up to 30mg , I take 15 mg after 2 days I felt like a balloon that couldn’t pop , anxiety through roof , couldn’t eat, think , bad thoughts , Dr

Hi. I've been struggling with depression for half a year now, and it's my second one. My psychiatrist diagnosed me with recurrent depressive disorder, I also have borderline personality disorder, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I'm taking antidepressants. I got a bit better at first

Hi All, I'm scheduled for a delayed pedicled TRAM flap right breast reconstructive surgery on March 7, 2025. [u]Should I consider DELAYING surgery if it means I can have a DIEP flap instead[/u]? Here's the thing: everything is TOTALLY LINED UP for my current schedule TRAM flap for 3/7/25. But

I am a newbie here but, not to depression or anxiety, diagnosed over 40 years ago. Hopefully can chat with those who understand anxiety and depression. 😥

Going through a very tough time right now. My wife of 5 years, together for 9, dropped the bomb shell on me at the end of December and wanted a separation. Main reason is she felt lack of affection. This caused a lot of pain. Sleepless nights, not eating, crying uncontrollably and lack of motivation

Has anyone successfully treated persistant chronic endometritis? I have had three rounds of antibiotics followed by vaginal and oral probiotics. Just had a third biopsy yesterday and wondering what on earth to do if it's positive again. Thanks xx

Hello, my husband is since two weeks in hospital with Cryptococcal Meningitis. He left Intensive care a few days ago. is anyone out there who is going through the same stuff? I realise that this will be a long way of recovery and it would be nice to share it with someone who is in the same position

I have bipolar with schizophrenic traits, I also suffer from anxiety and depression. I have been feeling sad lately and I don't know why. It's frustrating cause I can't pinpoint a reason. Has this ever happen to any of u? What did it take to snap out of the depression?

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 same time. Here are some stats on what's happened in the last 23 years, if anyone is interested. I became depressed within several weeks of