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[anita30]

I am a new member and I am very pleased to have found a site where I can talk to others who are or have gone through this. I have a 13 month daughter and I have been suffering with post natal depression, I have avoided anti depressants and I have tried exercise, vitamins, groups, aromatherapy etc etc. Unfortunately it seems that despite all of this I see to be still experiencing terrible lows. My main problem is stress. Since having my daughter it seems as if my brain isn't working the same, I'm on edge all the time and I have become so critical of myself and I'm unable to relax. How long can this last and is it worth now looking at anti depressants? I'm just so reluctant to take drugs for this. Can anyone help?

[xlollyx11]

Hey im new here too! I had my baby boy 5 weeks ago and i have been diagnosed with severe postnatal depression i was put on antidepressent sertraline 150mg a week after i had him i have now been on them for four weeks i do feel a little bit better but definately not 100%. i also go to speak to my cpn If you are still very low i would suggest you speak with your GP about antidepressents.
let me know how you get on

[f33ona]

Hi Anita,

I have avoided Anit-depressants too. Although, I am now seeing a private therapist who is helping me a lot. (She's doing me a discount for £25 per hour once a week) TBH I would be afraid to go through the NHS, I don't want them involved in my business - and it could go on a permanent record somewhere.
My little boy is 15 months old and he is gorgeous, but I am so obsessed with being self-absorbed, more stressed out than ever before in my life and horribly bad tempered. I barely remember how much I wanted to become a Mum.
One of the things my therapist has recommend to me is that I take 2-4 hours a week away from him. Just to go on a cycle ride, or round the shops, or a sit in the park. Something nice for you away from baby and your other half.

I feel quite positive about this, but I am also still breastfeeding and find that I am super resentful that my boyfriend has so much time, while I am constantly being physically in demand.

I hope my reply is helpful for you.

Fiona

[f33ona]

Oh, I;ve just seen this post is from 2006. I guess Anita will probably not read it