Where have all the PND girls gone?

[Skittles]

HI all, not sure if this thread is still even used :S Well i am becka. I am a 21 year old mother of 2 and have only just been diagonsed with severe PND. Start my meds today. Really really really nervous. Was anyone eles this terrified of starting? I guess its kinda a relief to get the help but i have never taken any form of medication. Not even for colds so freaking out how my body is going to react. I have not read the whole thread (34 pages is too much at this time of day) so just wanna say hi all and hope you are doing well.

[alisando01]

YYM, I found that i had to gradually increase my dose to the recommended dose, i was diagnose 1 per day and ended up taking 1/2 morning and 1/2 night, it got rid of the side effects.

[JadeGurung]

Hi, I am new to this as my little girl was born 17th April this year and I have only just started visiting this site. I think I am in denial about the whole post-natal depression thing, and I know I hide it from everyone, because I am too ashamed to admit that everything isn't together all of the time. I feel inadequate most of the time - whether it's because I feel like I shouldn't work for a while because my little one needs me, to the fact that my husband must think I am a terrible wife because I am always too pre-occupied with my baby...he hasn't had much time to spend with me as he is the sole bread-winner for our little family now - for that I think he resents me, as he works so hard to make sure we are well taken care of. As someone who has studied Nursing - I am well aware of PND and everything that comes with it, but I don't want for me to be the person that needs help from anyone. I know it's dangerous for me not to do anything about it ... but ... I don't want to be the person that needs the medication to make her feel normal again. HELP - I don't think I am strong enough to do this on my own

[KimBe]

Have a look at beyondblue’s website on postnatal depression and anxiety www.justspeakup.com.au

[CallaLilly]

I usually log on every day, I find great comfort in knowing there are people out there that have had similar experieces, and that they are there to talk to.

Lately these threads haven't been used very much, and I guess it's a good thing because everyone must be coping ok. But I still have some low days, and feeling alone in this doesn't help...

Just wanted to say that...

A bunch have joined the private forum, so this one is being a bit neglected.

[SalsaMama]

Like the PP said, there's a private discussion area for PND and AND - with lots of lovely, supportive people who have previously or are currently experiencing PND or AND.

If anyone would like to join, just PM MuminMind or one of the mods for the password.

[CallaLilly]

Yes, oops I should have added that. :-/ Glad someone else is picking up the slack.

[Kymblee]

Hi, I'm Kymblee & new to bubhub. I'm 34 & have two beautiful boys, one 2yrs & the other 5months. I have suffered with depression before and after the birth of my sons. I am looking for a mothers group to meet up with on weekly basis to chat with and for support, hoping to create a nice friendship group with other nice mums. I'm in the Brisbane area, would anyone be interested? Would love to hear from you.

[RipperRita]

Hi, I'm Kymblee & new to bubhub. I'm 34 & have two beautiful boys, one 2yrs & the other 5months. I have suffered with depression before and after the birth of my sons. I am looking for a mothers group to meet up with on weekly basis to chat with and for support, hoping to create a nice friendship group with other nice mums. I'm in the Brisbane area, would anyone be interested? Would love to hear from you.

Hi,
I havent been on here for a while. Im well on the way in recovery from PND and haven't needed bubhub so much. I have just moved to Brisbane and would love to make some friends. Iam 33, live in Paddington area. I have a 2 and a 3 year old.

[Sundae]

It's been awhile , I'm up and down still.... Seeing someone in the new year. I'm still here if anyone wants to chat xx