recognising PND!!!(Post Natal Depression)

[Widershins]

Hi i thought i would add a few thoughts!!!! I suffered from PND after both my children it is the hardest thing to admit and then to get help!! It is most important to get help. You can get a list of questions from you GP or midwife which you answer and there is a sliding scale. The most important thing is making sure you get the help you need when you need it, and not thinking you need to 'carry on' and 'be strong' your body has just gone through the most harrowing experience it ever will and it is no wonder everything is a little screwed up!!!!!!!The worse form of PND is when it doesn't kick in for 6 months!!! yes this happens too and many people don't realise thats what it is. be strong it can all be fine if you make sure you get help!!! A fab Hubby, or Mum who is on the lookout for symptoms is always a good start!!!!

[chatting in chatroom]

I completly agree, I had PND with my first.  Only very mild and didnt need any "intervention" but boy did it mess with my head.  I thought that 6 months after the birth there is no way this is PND, I was supprised to find out that it was.  Basically if you feel like you cant cope, your always teary (at least once a day), you find that your fuse is EXTREMLY short and you just have this rage inside that wants to kill your hubby or you just feel like someone else would be better caring for your child and you should go back to work even though you dont want to .... this is PND.  Dont let it overwhelm you, do get advise from your GP.

[chatting in chatroom]

just thought of something else.  Acupuncture is fantastic for PND.  If your doctor gives you a prescription by all means take it but if you feel you want to try something else try this.  As far as im concerned there is nothing better for PND.

[dinkydo]

im sure i have PND from what is writen above but i didnt go to a doctor i tried acupuncture first and OMG not only did it help with that but it also helped with a few other things i never new were bothering me lol

[skatterbrains]

I did try this acupuncture at one stage, i found it to be usless.... but thats just me.

[Annabell]

Hi Ladies,
I suffered with pnd badly after my first baby,partly due to being traumatised after a rough delivery and baby beig sick.It is important to mention ,for all those new mums ,that you will go through a period of weepy depression around 4 days after delivery,this will last around a week or so,this is due to hormonal changes and every mum gets it in varying degrees of intensity.However when those feeling carry on past that amount of time you are suffering from pnd and need to admit it to yourself,your partner and seek advice from your g.p or public health nurse.With the right help and advice there will be light at the end of the tunnel.Chin-up ladies!Annabell