Whos got PND or PTSD?

Isla was 8 months old before I was diagnosed with ptsd and pnd- things got worse and worse when she was a year old- we moved towns just after her first birthday (oct 07),. at the end of Jan 08 I was at my lowest point, and ended up on the Pysch ward at the hospital after attemping to kill myself.

Have spent this whole year recovering,..and Im now doing GREAT!! Hoping to start work soon- have an interview next Thurs, yay!
There is hope guys,..you WILL get better!

I'm still BF and on the ADs. I'm taking Citalopram and it seems to be doing the trick for me. Reminds me I need to see my GP next month for some more)

I've said it before, but I find being tired inflates everything and makes it harder to deal with everything else going on (and who isn't tired with a little littley?) I think that some people who haven't been exposed to drepression in any form often have misconceptions about how people are/act when they are living with drepression. Personally I've never had the inclination to harm myself (i'm too much of a wuss) or Blair, but I found myself checking too many boxes of the 'check list' of signs that may indicate PND. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and becoming a Parent are huge changes in our lives, that impact on us emotionally, mentally and physically, and I think sometimes we (read I) don't recognise that enough and give ourselves (myself) enough recognition for what we have been thru.

You are all amazing woman, doing a wonderful job and don't you forget it!!!!!

definately agree lack of sleep doesnt help but sometimes its hard to catch up u no. had a call from the netal health lady & she wants me ti take ad's, thinks i'm just in that 6 week transitional stage.... have to stay under my gp for now, so no support coming apart from the pills. hope they work!

Kellz you must be so excited about your interview! What did you end up saying about your PND? Obviously it didnt effect anything as you got an interview well done! you deserve a:

Ive been writing a blog (if anyone wants a read : http://heavenandhell-myjourney.blogspot.com/) and looking back its no wonder my MW thought I was nuts. I remember this one time Charli was asleep in her bassinet next to me, not making a noise, but I could hear her screaming and crying and screaming and crying, getting louder and louder and it wouldnt stop...I thought the only way to stop it was to throw her down the stairs.
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Looking back now Im like OMFG I cant believe I thought that! (I didnt throw her by the way, I just moved her bassinet way away from my bedroom an went back to sleep).

Today was good though. We went out last night and I acutally missed her! This was definitely a first! So something must be going right

wel done hun! that is so good that you managed a good sleep.

Started my ad's yesterday, didnt notice a difference yesterday but this am i felt lik emy head was so heavy it was going to fall off! i was struggling to hold it up! tiredness.... Felt like that last night as we were out, but not yesterday am. will have to keep an eye on it. Apparently a side effect can be drowsiness....

Had a sleep this avo as i was so tired, not feeling too much better. Had a good day yesterday, but in saying htat i was out when V went to bed at night. Did almost loose it this avo when D woke after half an hour sleep. Luckily he went back off as i needed more sleep.

Usually takes a few weeks to kick in aye? i hope it's sooner rather than later as we go to welly in 2 weeks!

having your hair done will be so nice kellz! you will feel so good! I am taking my tablets in the am coz that's what it says to do? will see how i go over next few days

skin cancer kellz???!!! woah! yay about the hair itll make you feel heaps better Im sure. And all professional and ready for your interview!

chonny I talked to my doc about swapping to the AD that youre on but decided against it cuz yea it can make ya really drowsy. Im thinking about swapping ADs to night time as well cuz Im sooo drowsy during the day but cant sleep at night!

Argh todays gonna be a bad day I can tell...I woke up really angry at CHarli-Rose for some reason...like "argh why do you always need my boobies!!!" Thankgod she takes a bottle. I made DH feed her. But now my supply will be down and Ill feel guilty about it later...oh well hopefully the day gets better!

big hugs mummytobesep08. Hope you manage to make it a better day.

My Dr said that if i was getting side effects to drop from half a tab to quarter for a week, then half for a week then three quarters for a week the full. She said it will take longer, but at least it won't be giving up. I think i am going to have to as i am REALLY tired again. Was a rough night last night but this is not just general tiredness, it's i yawn & struggle BIG time to keep my eyes open!

that's exactly how i would describe it kellz. :) no, i haven't spoken to gp. this is just what she said to me before i got them. will try taking a quarter pill next couple of days & see if it makes a difference. if no difference will ask bout taking them at night

it's scary! espesh carrying little ones