I've got PND
Thanks for your posts Claire and Dee on the other thread. It's so reassuring to read that others have experienced similar things to me and come through the other side feeling totally fine.
I went to the doc yesterday morning and the floodgates opened. He's fairly confident I've got PND and offered me anti-depressants. I said I'd think about it for a week but I'm actually going to go back today for a prescription as since admitting I think I have a problem yesterday, and hearing it confirmed by my GP, I feel that all my symptoms have worsened a lot.
I've had insomnia for 2 nights now despite feeling exhausted in the day. I've had less than 4 hours sleep last night and I haven't been able to drop off since 3.45am. At least I didn't have nightmares last night which I have been having lately.
The confusion seems loads worse now as well and I definitely feel anxious although I can't work out why. I'm not "low" or "down" which is what I thought PND would feel like. It's a load of other jumbled up emotions in my head.
I am going to call on family and friends now for support. My hubby has tried to be good by doing lots of jobs in the house yesterday which I've been on about for ages (bless him) but I don't think he knows what to say just yet.
One of my best mates had PND this year and her hubby is one of my hubby's best mates, so they're gonna have a bloke chat which his great. I went to the pub last night with my friend which really helped.
I'm going to post a question about medication and breastfeeding on the PND and BF forums, so I'd be really grateful for any advice that anyone may have.
Chat soon guys,
Jo x
I went to the doc yesterday morning and the floodgates opened. He's fairly confident I've got PND and offered me anti-depressants. I said I'd think about it for a week but I'm actually going to go back today for a prescription as since admitting I think I have a problem yesterday, and hearing it confirmed by my GP, I feel that all my symptoms have worsened a lot.
I've had insomnia for 2 nights now despite feeling exhausted in the day. I've had less than 4 hours sleep last night and I haven't been able to drop off since 3.45am. At least I didn't have nightmares last night which I have been having lately.
The confusion seems loads worse now as well and I definitely feel anxious although I can't work out why. I'm not "low" or "down" which is what I thought PND would feel like. It's a load of other jumbled up emotions in my head.
I am going to call on family and friends now for support. My hubby has tried to be good by doing lots of jobs in the house yesterday which I've been on about for ages (bless him) but I don't think he knows what to say just yet.
One of my best mates had PND this year and her hubby is one of my hubby's best mates, so they're gonna have a bloke chat which his great. I went to the pub last night with my friend which really helped.
I'm going to post a question about medication and breastfeeding on the PND and BF forums, so I'd be really grateful for any advice that anyone may have.
Chat soon guys,
Jo x
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My friend who had pnd is better now and has just had her 2nd child and is doing really well. I think its really good that you are going to your gp, and i think its really good that you have decided to get the medication, i know my friend also found seeing the gp practice counsellor helped her a lot i don't know if they offer this at your surgery, but it might help too.
((((((((hugs)))))))))
xxx
I agree about getting that prescription. If it wasn't for the fact that I'd spent 5 months preparing my body for pregnancy i'd have taken mine. The sooner you start taking them the sooner you can get back to feeling ok. Did your GP offer you any counselling? It's good that you have a good support network in your hubby and your family and friends.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and if you ever want to talk, just to let off steam, be reassured that it's all normal or whatever we're all here for you or feel free to email me.
Thinking of you & sending lots of love & hugs.
Claire xx
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Take care and keep popping in to let us know how you are doing.
d xxxx
You sound as though you have a very understanding & supportive husband & I really hope that with his help & that of your family, friends & those on BE you will get through this.
Good luck, thinking of you
Lauren xxx
I started taking an AD called sertraline on Tuesday which is supposed to take 2 - 4 weeks to start working, but I'm sure I feel a bit better today already. Maybe it's the placebo effect as I know I'm on the road to recovery.
My doc and the NCT helpline have assured me it's fine to take Sertraline while BF. It's supposed to be the safest one. I'm still worried about it though. I've started doing a bottle in the day now so I'm just feeding first thing and last thing ( and once in the night at the mo!).
I might stop soon though. Hubby is worried about the effects on the baby and I am a little too.
Chat soon all,
Jo x