Is It Possible For Postnatal Depression To Come Back?
I feel at my wits end. I suffered from really bad postnatal depression, in fact it was puerperal psychosis and I had extreme panic attacks after the birth of my 2nd baby. I was close to the. I was nearly got sectioned.
My youngest child is now 3 years old and I was told I’m clear of postnatal depression but to be honest I feel worse than ever.
I’ve suffered with depression on and off since the age of 12. I can be at a total high and just drop to nothing, feeling tearfully or even extremely angry and frustrated. I can’t cope with this anymore.
I have just moved hundreds miles away from my home and I am struggling to settle in. I’ve been to see my GP where I am now. It was useless; she just keeps saying I don’t need meds again she thinks it’s just the stress of such a big move and won’t listen to me.
I went to another doc for 2nd opinion and he said he agrees with my GP and to allow myself time before I turn to meds.
This was few weeks back and I’ve been back but still nothing, no help.
Is it possible for postnatal depression to come back or is this just depression?
I wake up some day’s fine, others I don’t want to get out bed.
I’m tearful or have no patience at all. It’s not fair on everyone. I’m taking it out everyone around me and the doctors just don’t want to listen.
I can’t cope going on like this anymore. I never know how I will feel when I wake up each day.
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I would say its just depression hunni if your youngest is 3 now. Massive hugs
I hope that the doctors listen to you soon, although the stress of moving wont help symptoms either. xx
big hugs xxx
Im not medical amble to tell what it could or couldnt be, please go see your doctor big hugs babes xxxx
it’s most likely depression, hugs hun go see your gp x
This sounds like depression I only say that as I was the same when I was put on meds take a trip back to ur docs and just tell them again I wish you look and hugs your way xx
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Hi. I run a charity for postnatal depression & we work with many mums who experience depression for many years after birth & everyone’s experience is different. However it sounds as if you have experienced depression since young therefore this may or may not be specifically PND. Many specialists say however that all depression is very similar so treatment is often the same whether its PND or not.
I would really advise seeking out some more help & second opinion as GP doesn’t sound as if perhaps they’ve presented you with all your options. We often support mums in our groups with older children or who’ve experienced depression on & off for many years and who are now finding life with their toddlers or children really difficult. I’m sure they will be some lovely local groups or support services near to you & your GP or local children’s centre would be the best place to start. Sometimes mums need to go back to their GP’s again to insist in some more support & referrals to other local services so don’t hold back as they are there to help you – that is their job!! X
Go see ur gp Hun! Massive hugs x