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Interested in Setting up new groups    Started by MADGE : Hi Madge, Read your post here and wondering if anyone in the Galway area interested in meeting up or if there are any pnd groups. Was on 2 different meds for 6 weeks and neither suited me. Came off them 2 weeks ago and started sleeping wonderfully and eating great and feeling good. All of the anxiety was gone bt still had a bit of low mood. Today, however has been a bad day and really unfortnate as I really thought I was getting over it. Baby is 6 months old and have 3 others....   1 week, 1 day ago. | See More      Thought I was better    Started by : Have not been on here in a while now,don't even want to put my user name down like I did happily in the beginning, or my initials like I have done last few time I was on. Now I am just blank and kind of how I feel too. Thought I was doing much better after having struggles with ante and post natal...recently it jusst feels like a door skammed shut in my face. I am relieved when the Kids are down for a nap becuse then tehy dont have to be around a mum sad all the time. Feels like I am no onger able to cope, sleeping eating, looking after them alone, I keep hearing myself say ask daddy oh we get daddy to do it will we and so on. Feels angry alot, trying really hard not to let it out on the kids and partner and manage most of the time but the time I don't is what's driving me mad. Don't want to miss a beat of their little life's and to the same time the guilt of feeling relieved sometimes when they are asleep for a nap or bed is killing me. I often think back on when we took them hoe and get really emotional about it especially when I think back on the first time around. I feel at a oss like I am griefing and other health issues and financial problems really don't help matters. I dont go to meetings at CUMH and don't go to the mahon coffee mornings anymore. I feel I am lost and alone and truly feel no one feels the way I do. Why do I get sad thinking about the day my baby/s were born? I have just come across a breast feedinf support group in cumh and someother support services I wish I had stumbled upon when I had my first but especially my second as struggles really started then. Now I feel its too late and to be 'hanging on' to maternity hospital services (other then physio I have to undergo ten month after my second one was born)is kind of silly. I just feel like I have nothing to look forward to at the moment, cant see the future only a bleak unwell reality of financial and physical problems. I always feel wrong and out of sort and just stupid like I belong to nothing and know one and fear I may be undoing all the good and positive we tried archieving with the small fella over the past 2 and a half years and think its much harder on his little sister because thins are together. Just feel so ungreatful like nothing will be right again. Not on meds...   7 hours, 33 minutes ago. | See More      From Laois    Started by : Hi I'm from Laois, have a 3 month old baby, and i am wondering is there any groups in the Laois area? Would really like to chat to mothers in the same position!   1 day, 8 hours ago. | See More      Off meds 7 months but hit a low patch    Started by Alfie Alfie: Well went back to doc and he has put me back on meds for another 6 months just in case it's a relapse. I walk twice a day but my anxiety is so bad added with no sleep its time to look after myself and my kids and go back on meds. Not looking forward to side effects but hoping they won't b bad as I have been on meds before.   1 day, 8 hours ago. | See More      pnd or exhaustion?    Started by tiredmom Jen: Hi tiredmom, our situations are very similar, we should be proud of ourselves for making the first step to getting better, I too am not sure if I have pnd or just pure exhaustion, my partner is crap he hears the baby alright just wouldn't bother to go and check on him this actually stresses me out more because I've "2" babies to mind! I'm in greystones if you are near here by any chance? I have just moved here so know nobody and feel very isolated   1 day, 10 hours ago. | See More      first time    Started by Ollie Jen: Hi ollie, I hope the pregnancy is going well and things are a bit more settled at home, I'm here if you need to chat, I'm finding it difficult to leave the house so this is a good way to talk about things and start to make ourselves feel better x   1 day, 11 hours ago. | See More      Pnd    Started by Jen Jen: Thanks for your reply Margaret. Unfortunately, my partner is not much help he might feed the baby once or twice a week and bath him once or twice a week, considering baby has 8 bottles a day and a bath everyday, once or twice a week isn't that much, he is suffering from pnd himself and doesn't Luke to be left unsupervised minding the baby so it's not like he can even offer me a break in this case! The doctor was a bit silly to say that but I understand now why so many of us are afraid to admit to being depressed or that we are not coping. We need to be judged as if   1 day, 11 hours ago. | See More      Confused    Started by lainey84 lainey84: hey anxiety and no sleep definetly feel like I am going mad.   1 day, 15 hours ago. | See More      my sister is going to take care of our baby    Started by Aideen dorothy: I really feel for you, what as good sister you must have. Im sorry you are suffering this way. Im sure you will want your baby, its hard to think straight when you are depressed and exhausted. I had severe pnd after my son was born two years ago, nearly off the meds now. Please take care of yourself and keep in touch, im in Drogheda co.louth if thats near?   5 days, 20 hours ago. | See More      Want to get together    Started by Shiv Shiv: Hey Lainey. I'm from Mallow r u around that area?? Would love to meet up! Do u go to the PND meeting in CUMH?   1 week ago. | See More      anxiety whats the best treatment??    Started by vicki Sunny: Wondering how you are doing and how the reflexology went?   1 week, 1 day ago. | See More      i seem to feel worse    Started by gemma Pharma733: Hello! badegfc interesting badegfc site! I'm really like it! Very, very badegfc good!   1 week, 2 days ago. | See More      Weird feelings    Started by Lila Jane: Hi lila! Thanks for your reply. Yeah I'm hoping that I'll continue to feel better and work will be ok. You know when you have one bad day or two you feel your back right at the start. Alot of people are on citalopram - also called cipramil For pnd. I'm not - I'm on an old fashioned one called prothiaden but the newer type didn't suit me. Take care - jane   1 week, 4 days ago. | See More      Support for dads suffering PND?    Started by Kevin lainey84: Its great to hear a man speak out fair play to you   1 week, 6 days ago. | See More      Meds    Started by Lila Lila: Hi guys just curious im on citolapram (citrol) anyone else taking this ad, what do u think of it?   2 weeks ago. | See More      Almost There...    Started by Nana Mags... Nana Mags...: Just checking in again and I am amazed that 8 months have gone by. Well my daughter is enjoying her son and his ever increasing antics, he keeps us all on out toes now. I just wanted to say I am going to be a Nana again next October..my youngest girl is expecting her first child...and of course I worry that she just might experience what I and her sister went through but she understands this and is FULLY informed which is most important, she also knows we will support her and her husband with her newborn every way we can. I have told her always be open with me...hide nothing..tell me everything..but of course we all know admitting to yourself you need support is the very first little step we take..that just leaves me to say..this is an incredible site and I am thankful I found it and even more thankful it exists xxxx   2 weeks, 4 days ago. | See More      another baby after pnd    Started by jessie fiona: xxx   3 weeks ago. | See More      looking for some advice    Started by kelly K: hi sunny-ya I thought my anxiety was at it's worst the week before and first two weeks on the ADs.was worst in the mornings and nearly gone by the evenings.Initially it was mainly anxiety but this eventually brought on low mood as well.hope that helps   3 weeks, 6 days ago. | See More      Hypnosis    Started by Sunny Sunny: Hi there, Just wondering if anyone has used hypnosis to get over PND. I have low mood, anxiety, appetite loss etc... Didn't like the meds so changed and am on low dose but still dont like so am thinkinhg of hypnosis. Any information would be appreciated   4 weeks ago. | See More      Take a look    Started by Shiv Shiv: Found a website as I heard your diet and what u eat has a lot to do with the feelings of low's with Pnd. It's all about supplement taken and good food. Website: www. Juliet Wilson.ie Ps. It's for women who r pregnant as well.   1 month ago. | See More      2nd Baby would you attend the same Hospital    Started by Emily Emily: Hey Emily. We r so alike its unreal, where I live I don't know anyone and I'm far from my family, I had a section so couldn't drive for 6 weeks so felt very alone. I stayed with my parents for about 3 weeks but my husband same as your is self employed so he couldn't stay so I found it hard been away from him. I'd go home at the weekends. I'm at home now I feel like I can cope better. I think my problem was been scared of taken the Ad on them now and feeling a hell of a lot better than I did. Looking back only 3 weeks ago I was not coping well at all. I really think that your husband going to the doctor was a really good idea on your part, I did say it to my husband but he said nothing, I know myself he would be really uncomfortable talking. He is not good with his feelings!! Try and relax and stop the worrying I think that was half my problem, u'll be fine as u said yourself u know that signs to look for, A friend of my had Pnd and her little girl is 2 now and she really wants an other baby, she said she would do it again tomorrow her husband is unsure tho. Anyway I think your a great be of stuff and strong, My daughter loves her little brother to bits they it's great them haven each other, I would do it all again no matter what the out come. I love both my children dearly. Talk soon. X   1 month ago. | See More      pnd anxiety bad week    Started by vicki vicki: thanks julie i keep convincing myself that this isnt pnd but just plain depression and anxiety and that its going to keep happening its so hard to change my thoughts i fear ill be on med for years if not life that then fuels the anxiety then i get low im running in circles and im trying to break out of it but i feel so defeated at times its just so hard i put on a brave face now to people and pretend im fine but im not fine i have appointment with my G.P this week going to say it all to her even if im having a good day that day.because thats what happens when im with the G.P i nearly always am having a good day so i forget how bad i can get.   1 month ago. | See More      How did counselling go for you?    Started by Eva vicki: hi eva i have been seeing a counsellor for about 4 wks now once a wk i think it is a great help at times it can be hard because you face a lot of things you didnt really realise you had issues with but thats the good thing about it you just speak freely and openly about all your worries and it really helps to get things off your chest you have to stay positive that you will recover as i am trying myself at the moment i started lexapro this morning and hoping that taking meds along with the counselling will get me through it and out the other end hope it works out for you :-) xx   1 month ago. | See More      Returning to work after being out on sick leave with pnd    Started by K K: Hi just wondering did anyone have the experience of facing going back to work after being off sick with pnd?what did u tell your colleagues? Were they understanding?How can you be sure you're recovered enough to go back?I am off work for 2.5 months with pnd.Was only diagnosed with pnd 5 weeks after being off.thought it was exhaustion initially.I have been on meds over 6 weeks now and finally back to my old self though less energy and needing lots of rest.I used to work 5 days a week and am hoping to start back on 3 days using parental leave.Taking it easy for mow as had such a traumatic nightmarish few weeks with pnd and need time to recuperate.bit anxious about the work thing.was on mat leave for 6 months,back in work for 2 months and out since.Haven't heard of anyone in same boat.any advice appreciated:)   1 month ago. | See More      Bad day    Started by Shiv Shiv: As I write this my beautiful baby is lying long side me in bed, feeling relaxed just happy the day is over, I am looking forward to tomorrow. Dee I have two children as well and I also feel that with my first (which I didn't havePND) I had more of a life was working to had a social life wanted to get up and go all the time, loved the time I spent with my daughter, doing lunches, shopping ect. Now it's cooking, cleaning, ironing, washing , school runs and early nights. I do understand that life does changewhen u have children but I've lost me who I am and what I'm about. Does this get better??. I adore my children have nothing but love for them. Dee I totally understand what u mean about your husband he really is not supporting me at all he still does everything he want working full time out every weekend for a few drinks, watches all his sports. The thing about it to is my husband earns all the money when I use to earn my own money that's a balls. Thinking of going back to college in September but at the moment I don't where I'd get the time.   1 month, 1 week ago. | See More      Lost!    Started by Dee sunflower: I promise you that your family and friends dont see you as a burden,you are a very important person to them.I think its a good idea to go & see your GP,hopefully they will give you some good advice & help you feel positive again.good luck with your new course,i hope you find something fun to do.   1 month, 1 week ago. | See More      NEW IRISH BOOK ON POSTNATAL DEPRESSION    Started by MADGE Lainey84: I read this book after attending the pnd support group,found it very insightful I asked my fiancee to read it also..... so he gets an idea of what is going on? Would definitely recommend this.   1 month, 1 week ago. | See More      Any light    Started by Sunny Sunny: Thanks guys as i am really really finding it so difficult. Not sleeping, eating etc.. Its such a struggle. Please keep me posted. Thanks   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Great Advice    Started by sunshine sunshine: Just in case you havent come across this website,check out Netmums,its an english website & it has a great section in it about post natal depression,where like here you can post messages about PND.the thing is its really supportive,you always get loads of responses from other mums going through what you are & they have professional people respond to them aswell. Although this irish website is good,it doesnt seem to be monitored by the people running it very often seen as there is still info on the home page about valentines day...it just seems out of date, and the way i feel is when you are at crisis point,you need a response within the hour not 3 days later.hope it helps you all too.   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      What I've read    Started by Shiv Shiv: Hey all just want to share with ye a magazine I read, which features a issue about depression. I found the read good. It's called Glamour € 1.42. Some people might find it helpful. Love and peace to all.   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Do I need meds?    Started by D B Sunshine: Hi there,soory to hear you are feeling so bad,its very tough whena baby crys a lot & nothing you do seems to help her.i have to say i find that very stressful.what i want to say is you DO have a future and you WILL be happy again, i promise,you are just going through a tough time at the moment.I was feeling like you a month ago & its a horrible feeling. I think you should definately go & talk to your doctor & see what your options are.Can you talk to your partner,family or a good friend about how you are feeling?.the saying goes a problem shared is a problem halved....i know its cliche but talking really will help you,as you did say the counselling made a difference. Try & get out of the house everyday even for a short walk & take care of yourself with a good diet & vitamin supplements as your body went through an awful lot with the pregnancy & then the birth. Let us know how you are getting on,take care   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      You will get better    Started by sunshine K: That's brilliant sunshine.I think I'm nearly there too though still have alot of rest to catch up on.I would say my recovery was totally achieved by my AD though I did most of what you mentioned too.thought of going back to work still daunting -won't cross that bridge yet.it's great to bring hope and finally know what people were saying is true-this is a temporary thing and the light does exist at the end of the tunnel.I totally believe now what my GP explained all this is due to a deficiency in seratonin and that's all :) makes sense:)   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      On the mend I think?+ Website recommendation    Started by K Shiv: Hey k. It's great to hear your feeling good and on the mend it gives me hope that this Pnd ends at some point. I wish you all the best in your recovery and have a great and relaxing time out for your meal and your break with hubby. X   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      FAO Shiv    Started by Eva K: Hi Shiv, sorry to hear you're not feeling great. Its such a let down when you have those bad days and felt you were on the mend. Im on lexapro as well and to be honest Ive only really felt semi-normal after 4 weeks on them. Before that I was only having better evenings and flashes during the day. Still have a long way to go but would trust lexapro. Ive read alot of people dont reach a turning point till week 6 so unfortunately have to be patient-thats the hardest thing with PND not being able to predict anything. I have always been a planning organising freak so this part of it kills me!Best of luck and let us know how you are getting on. Sending you sunshine:)   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Struggling first time mum    Started by Sunshine Shiv: Hey there. There r a lot of different symptoms and I think every women is different. In suffering with this illness. I think sometimes we all get a bit angry it's acting on it I'd be worried about, if your a first time mum then things can be hard so don't be hard on yourself , u need time for yourself and maybe when u get angry u should just leave the room to just get yourself together again. If u go to thePND website it gives u all the symptoms. I wish u all the best. X   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Feels like I'm back where I started    Started by Shiv Shiv: Im on Lexpro now nearly 3 weeks. But have had four really bad days I thought I would be coming out of this but I get this really bad feeling in my tummy and my mind starts racing I feel like I'm cracking up- like I want to run away and never come back. Will this go away even tho I'm on the AD nearly 3weeks??? Should I change AD?? I thought I was on the right road??   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Feels like I'm back where I started    Started by Shiv Shiv: Im on Lexpro now nearly 3 weeks. But have had four really bad days I thought I would be coming out of this but I get this really bad feeling in my tummy and my mind starts racing I feel like I'm cracking up- like I want to run away and never come back. Will this go away even tho I'm on the AD nearly 3weeks??? Should I change AD?? I thought I was on the right road??   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Feeling more myself I think??    Started by Shiv Una: Thats great that your feeling more like yourself. I am on AD now about 3 weeks and feeling more like myself too. Ive had fleeting feelings of panic but its only when i think about them too much. I am in the midst of changing childminders and back to work full time so things are a bit crazy. I really feel that if i hadnt started AD i'd be in a heap right now. I can think more clearer and dont blow things out of proportion. You can drink on AD so enjoy your few glasses of wine and dont be worrying.   1 month, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Feeling more myself I think??    Started by Shiv Shiv: Hey K. Thanks for replying yes I do think the mess r working thank god! Was at a pnd meeting to night a lot of women there feeling the same as me great to no I'm not on my own. I wish u all the best in your recovery. X.   1 month, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Feeling more myself I think??    Started by Shiv Shiv: Hey all, I'm only on lexapro now a few weeks but finding them good, I wouldn't say I'm myself but the last few days have been good I hate saying it incase it changes. I know I have to take it day by day. I was able to be on my own now today and feel fine about it no panicking. Did the food shopping and went for a walk which was big for me not really interested in myself stop wearing make up. Also can u drink alcohol if your on AD ? Going away for Easter. And would loves glass of wine when we eat out . Please god let tomorrow be good .....   1 month, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Cant talk to anyone    Started by Young Mum ash: god you sound exactly like me, im 25 with 2 kids, where are you from? im on meds a while now and had to change a few times, nothing seems to be working for me. im feeling very very bad today   2 months ago. | See More      Just diagnosed with PND...    Started by K Jane: Thanks k! Yeah me too, im so impatient - but it's early days for you and you will see an improvement v soon. I got better after three weeks and felt my old self for a few weeks but couple of weeks ago it started coming back so on increased dose and waiting for things to get better again like before. Please god it will for everyone here.   2 months, 1 week ago. | See More      New here looking for support    Started by Eva First time mom: My dose went up from 10mg to 20mg, and that's after the meds finally kicked in. It took over 6 weeks to start to see the effects of the meds, but it did made it easier to go through the day. As terrified of being on the meds I was, I don't think I could have made it without them. My therapist and GP both say the same thing - you will not be on the meds forever. It's temporary. It's not you, it's your body. Thing that helped me to stay on the meds was what I heard from my GP "if your body needs extra vit. B you supplement it, so if your body needs a bit of serotonin you also give it what it needs; it's like vitamins". Ok, I know it's not exactly like vitamins, but it makes the prospect of going on meds less thretening. Worked for me. On meds since Sept. Relapses do happen, but once the meds kick in and you get the right dose set, you will feel better. Had a nasty relaps in Dec., and ended up on xanax for a bit. Hate the meds. But I want to live again, not remain suspended or stuck in this awful state that PND is, so I do what I have to. I still hate taking meds, but remind myself it's not forever, and my LO has more of his mum then he had before. Counselling was scarry at the begining, but so worth it!   2 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      1st time talking about this, 8 months on!    Started by Una El: It is so great having the site to pop onto especially as things can be pretty busy with a little one around! Gotta go take care of the little fella now!take care Una   2 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Who am i?    Started by Louise diane: Hi louise. Glad you getting back to yourself. I'm due my second any day now and scared of going through the same thing again.Will be going through castlebar hospital so good to know support is there. Was on my own being told to sort myself out for over a year and too scared to go for help. Been two years now and its just a hazy memory. hope you reach this stage soon. It will come.   3 months ago. | See More      ahhhh a relapse!    Started by dorothy Ollie: Is this madge that wrote the book. Can my partner legally take my kids from me if he thinks I'm unstable?? I am sick to my stomach over this, as I can't live without my kids. I'm at my wits end and if he takes them or they get taken away, well let's say I couldn't go on   3 months ago. | See More      Just don't want to go on meds!    Started by : Bought RFPND today, half ways through already. It's a nice read. Over and over again I hear you will get better you are not alone. Yet I still feel so many things going through my head are not the same thing anyone else goes through, dont read about it dont hear about it. I am lucky I could go to support meetings...next tuesday for instance but I sometimes feel worse when I go or talk or read about this, like admitting there is something the matter. Past few days have been tough and we have had problems himself and I. Makes it feel much more lonely and I wonder if I am getting worse. Keep hearing stuff around the house, I know its the tv next door or the cats or the fire but keep thinking its my son waking up crying even when he is not, maybe it because he had been quite sick over the weekend for the first time I mean he was sick as a new born but nothing like flu fever type thing. Just feel so guilty and do not feel can cope without the partner even when I know I am a huge strain. I know I am ranting on and actually not really saying anything just filling space, tired, just dont want to go to bed again wth my head full of thoughts and to do lists and worries, so I guess I am just ranting. Keep saying I wont come back here whats the point, and I do end up coming back Strange to think about all those woman sitting at home right now many of them isolated family and friends unaware...no one knows but my partner but we dont' talk well obviously my gp does and the psychiatry crowed I should go to every 6 weeks to 3 month but keep missing appointments. But no one really talks, still I know I am so lucky and so much better of then a lot of people out there and I feel for every one of them..what am I ranting on about?...I blame the book, lol Hope everyone will sleep save and sound tonight, and can face a brighter tomorrow-one day closer to recovery, hopefully :-)   3 months, 1 week ago. | See More      should i get medication?    Started by peanut Maggie: Dont be afraid of going on meds you will not be on them for the rest of your life, most women feel the same as you. As you said this is no life you are having now, help is there and you need it now. Really try to get out of the house, walking is so good for you and try and confide in a friend, we all need someone to talk to. I found keeping a diary of my moods really helped, you might notice that your moods lifts in the evening around 7pm for a while and that helps to keep us going. I found the groups book Recovering From Postnatal Depression a good help with lots of suggestions and stories of recovered mums. It is available in Easons or from the office. Keep in touch   3 months, 1 week ago. | See More      should i get my meds changed    Started by sinead Mags: 18 months is a long time and you probably wont want to hear what I have to say, GP's only have so much experience with anti depressants, I suggest you go to see a Psychatriest they know a lot more about medication. That is what I did as I was getting so frustrated. I did get better. Good luck.   3 months, 1 week ago. | See More      PND Book    Started by Fuzzbubble Fb: Thanks :-)   3 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      reply    Started by Ollie Fb: Ya I agree there! :-)   3 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      First time at meeting 31-01-12    Started by Tracey Ollie: A coffee morning sounds good, I wish there was something like that near where I live.   3 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      hormonal imbalance    Started by jennifer Anitam: Hi Jennifer, I'm convinced that's mostly causing mine too. I'm praying they sort themselves out with the help of the antidepressant jn the mean time. Antidepressants are sometimes used for pre menstrual disorders which are severe. Might ask gp next time. Hope you feel your self again soon.   3 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Antidepressants and sleep returning to normal    Started by Marty Marty: Hi all, I have had some form of pnd for the last 3 months, starting with awful insomnia and then leading to anxiety and depression. I have recently - 2 weeks ago- stArted a Tca antidepressant which can aid sleep and my mood seems to be up but the insomnia is still quite bad. From experience do you know if things get better eventually once you start to get better in general? I'm so worried I'll have the need to take sleeping tabs forever and its kind of keeping me feeling down. Many thanks   3 months, 4 weeks ago. | See More      Lexapro 10mg    Started by Michelle Ash: Hi, I am on them since before Christmas too and I have had some bad effects too. To be honest I feel like im off my face and have to take them at night as I wouldnt be any good looking after children if I took them in the day. I also get the shakes and quite nauseous. I just keep telling myself its only a temporary evil in a way and the side effects are better than the PND. try take them at night so you sleep through most of the effects. Hope its not too bad for you. Good Luck xx   4 months ago. | See More      Everyone is a good mother....!!! When your child says mum i love you....everything else does not matter    Started by Annmarie Annmarie: Hi all, I suffered with postnatal depression on one occasion, and with the support of my family and the 2 beautiful daughters i now have, i get by day to day and am working partime,due to my illness i had my daughter adopted as was in a bad place at the time, but have open adoption and i am now on no medication, and have happy and healthy children. Mothers have the hardest , job in the world and each and everyone of us is the best mum ever...!!!....Remember the only person you need to answer to is yourself, in your childs eyes you are doing your best,everyday i look at my daughters and realise they can never be replaced and give me strenght to get through the day........if can help anyone pleas ask anything...i took medication for 2 weeks and that was 8 years ago......remember depression is an illness not a choice, no one chose to be ill......   4 months ago. | See More      support north dublin    Started by Melissa Rhóda Uí Chonaire: Hi Melissa and all North Dublin mothers. I am a homeopath in Portmarnock. I would be delighted to offer a Fiver Friday consultation to anyone suffering from PND - a consultation normally €70 for €5, with a further €5 for the remedy/ies. The first five to text me on 085.7697700 will get appointments for Friday 27th January 2012. Homeopathy can help new mothers regain their joy for life, with a 75-80% success rate. I am posting this as my contribution following Frontline last night. Best wishes, Rhóda Uí Chonaire, Lic ISH, ISHom   4 months ago. | See More      Support from Midwives    Started by Frances Frances: Hi everyone! My name is Frances and Im a 3rd year student midwife! AS part of the course myself and 4 other classmates are doing a presentation on how the support of a midwife promotes mental wellbeing in the postnatal period. I am just wondering if there is anybody out there who would like to share their stories from the postnatal period whether its from being supported or feeling unsupported by midwives as we would like to include a piece on womens views and thoughts in order to make our class more aware of how women are feeling. Thanks to those who have told me their stories so far but if anyone else would like to tell me theirs please do! Presentation is next week! Of course we will not use peoples names in our presentation but if you would like to email me my email address is hallf@tcd.ie Thank you.   4 months ago. | See More      pnd or not    Started by tash : Thanks Ash,im feeling much better now and im looking forward to going back to work,think the good weather and spring coming helps too.First time round i knew from day 1 i must have pnd and was on prozac by day 12,i got a lot worse before i got better so i dont ever want to go down that route again.It s a pity you got it again,its rough enough ahving it once,i hope your doing better this time round.Dont feel guilty about time you missed ,you were sick and all baby wanted was you around,i feel guilty too sometimes but iv made peace with that now and i adore my son.best of luck   4 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Time of the month & anxiety    Started by Emma1 michelle: Hi girls . I am totally the same with moods , aniexty etc before time of month .I am on 15mg of lexapro . Hmm kinda half thinking of getting it increased . X   4 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      finally gotten some help    Started by Phil Karah: hello phil 6 years down the line. hope all is good for you and ur 2 children and ur husband. i have recently started on citrol 20mg also and i fell ok...how did u find them, i truly hope you now have the life you also wanted because i know how it feels to be depressed and us nice people simply dont deserve to fell like this as it holds us back from showing our true colours...i will congradulate you on getting help because i ended up in hospital 7 times due to over doses and thought well ok my life is not getting any better i need help..i would also be the same as u some days i dont want to do anything..even the thought of going to work is scary and i also find it hard to talk to people as i feel im am burding them..from chris in wicklow and the decent people in ireland i hope u have a good life and happy christmas and a stressfree 2012.   5 months ago. | See More      Needing Support in Kerry    Started by MM AMG: Hi MM Have you made any progress with a counseller? I can recommend Maine Family Services, they were great. I had one before them and didn't like her at all but many people say you have to try a few different ones before it works. I am also private and haven't mentioned to my family and sirprisingly found talking to a stranger helps. Meds are good but better when combined with counselling I found....   5 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Antidepressants and breast feeding    Started by Sarah Linx: hiya, i'm taking 40mg of fluoxetine(prozac) and have never been told to stop breastfeeding. if you feel you are slipping then go and get help, you really dont want to end up in a very dark place. to be honest you can always say you will stop feeding and if you have done your own research then just tale the meds anyway. thats what i was going to do. u can take the print outs into the shrink and show them. a lot of them dont have much info when it comes to meds and breastfeeding. some of them will admit it and some wont. let me know how you go and take care of yourself. oh and congrats too. 4 week old hey? xxx   5 months, 1 week ago. | See More      a long time    Started by Sue Dorothy: hi sue, im on meds for 2 years now. im happy and have normal ups and downs. my depression is totally managed. whats a pill if it gives me an interest in myself and health to care for my boy. i will wean off when the time is right. xx   5 months, 1 week ago. | See More      on telly    Started by Dorothy sophie A: yeh i was rather impressed you got that in too and the going on medication bit.proved that there is more to it than just feel a bit crap about a few stretch marks.   5 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      nvr relisd    Started by lizzy19 AngB: Hi Lizzy. So glad you went back to the doc. The meds can take a few weeks to kick in so don't panic if you don't see a difference very quickly. What happened with me as well is stuff I thought I sorted out years ago came flooding back worse tham ever but things are a lot better now. You'll get there, I promise. Take it easy on yourself. Let us know how you are xx   5 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Support from Midwives    Started by Frances Mel: Hi Frances, i think wat u ar doing is a great idea as my experience wit my first midwife was awful i say first because after 6 hours wit her she left as i think her shift was up or something! and another came in and i delievered my baby 20 mins later wit the new midwife who was lovely to me. i arrived at hospital at around 1 am my waters had broke at home and she checked me and said as it was my first i wouldnt have the baby till morning and sent my partner home and put me in a ward. at around 4.30 i started getting pains and then vomited the lady next to me in the ward called for the midwife who told me to go wit her down to delievery she walked on while it took me10 mins to get there as i was in bits. when i reached her i told her i had to get sick and she pointed to a bathroom where to be honest i thought i was going to die! when i made my way back to her she told me to bounce on a birthing ball i told her i couldnt as i thought the baby was coming she said it wasnt! I did as i was told but just couldnt and got off wit a lot of hardship. she then said get up on the bed and i will check u. I was 9 centametrs and she ran out of the room and got the doctor who told me i would not be able to get pain relief i was not impressed and kind of lost the plot at this stage i told her to get my partner on the phone and get him there to me. he barely made it and i had to deal with it all myself. to be honest my baby is 2 now and i dont think i will ever have anymore. I met her the next day as i left and she never even glanced at the baby just walked straight by i just couldnt believe in this day and age that people can go on like this. I was just happy to be going home wit my happy healthy baby. but to this day it upsets me to think of the way i was treated with her.   6 months ago. | See More      Waterford Area    Started by Deirdre AngB: Hi Deirdre. Are you on Facebook? Or I'll come onto the chat some night and give you my number. I'll check on this every night and we can see if we can co-ordinate a time and go on the chat page!! Or I could meet you somewhere in Waterford? (I'm not a weirdo!). I'm in the city...could meet you in town?   6 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Mindfulness    Started by anna so: yes excellent! reallt difficult to fit that hr in every day to just be mindfull for that that time, body scan, and deep breathing really help. Im not one of this hippy time flower power type personalities, but this works. It takes time and patience but worth it.   6 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Counseling    Started by JFC Dorothy: councelling really isnt a thing to be liked in the first few goes, its not nice dragging up all your painful memories. i feel a person cant be forced without wanting to go. has she any friends or people she respects that go to councelling? i look forward to my sessions as ive been going for a year and a half every week and feel almost back to the old me. you have to build a trust for the stranger you are telling all your secrets to! Maybe just reassure her that as time goes on she will trust the person and even look forward to it.   6 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Shell    Started by Newbie Shell: Ok thanks i try that for 2 weeks and see will it help . Ohh dear hope it doesnt get worse . Im on 15 lexapro and really dont wanta go up ta 20 . Are you getting better ??   6 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      hair loss bald spot anxiety    Started by feefee Mags: feefee I really think you should go to your GP, it is not doing you any good worrying. The thing is it happened before and it got better. Stress is usually the cause. Try to be positive and look at helpfull suggestions and mind yourself.   6 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Its such a struggle    Started by Biccy Anitra: Hiya, It seems the combination of my old meds (was already on meds before the pregnancy) and my new meds are doing their thing. I had a good few good days in a row, hopefully it'll stay that way. I can talk to my partner, he's been my rock through all this, but sometimes I feel I shouldn't say certain things to him. Because even though he loves me, I don't think it's right to share certain thoughts with him, it would be hard for him to understand. Luckily I have one contact in Drogheda, but our current financial situation doesn't allow me to travel, so I can't go to coffee mornings there. Navan is a big enough town, I think all the women here are just hiding in shame with their feelings, which is a pity, we should all stand up together and support each other. There is no shame in our condition. Others might nog understand, but at least we have each other. I'd love a contact in Navan, I don't know many people here so I'm home most of the time. And having someone in the area to go and get a coffee with, would be great. Hope you're okay today as well!   7 months ago. | See More      Back 2 work    Started by Gillian Gillian: I have'nt discussed it with my doctor yet i keep putting ut off. I think it depends on ur situation with the social I'm married & I enquired about would I be entitled to anything if I left work & they told me I would get 1 year's social on my stamps & that would be it & if I went part-time I wouldn't b entitled 2 anything so it is worth a phonecall 2 the social 2 find out.   7 months ago. | See More      neck,throat feels swollen 2nd pregnancy    Started by so so: thankyou cassie,x   7 months ago. | See More      support north dublin    Started by Melissa Madge: Melissa sorry for delay getting back to you and I will have to get back to you on Tuesday with details. My Father has been very ill, finding it hard to keep on top of things. Have you looked up our helpfull suggestions? Important to get out of the house, have you talked to your GP or Public H Nurse. Are you getting enough support? Talk soon   7 months ago. | See More      life update    Started by Ems Ems: hey all! finally went back to the doc and got myself sorted out, put me on 10mg lexapro, suggested councilling and gave me a refferal for a gyno for some answers as to my miscarraige...all positive here, hope you're all doing well xxx   7 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Late Late show    Started by Mary Ann: Hi Mary, Just watched Alison Canavan on RTE player & thought it was a very good interview to create awareness about post natal depression & good on her. I was quite surprised alright though that she didn't mention PND Ireland or the book or anything. I remember seeing her in the echo was it last yr or the year before speaking about post natal depression & promoting the book. Its just a pity she didn't mention the group.   7 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Not sure where to start    Started by anna Paula: Hey anna I'm new to this too, my baby is nearly 7 months now, just started medication yesterday, go to your doctor, as my doctor said to me, its a part of life to feel this way, you are not alone and it will get better, no point in feeling horrible, go to doctor get something to get you over the hump x   7 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Failure to Thrive    Started by AL fuzzbubble: Hi Al, I have been so slow the past 2 weeks I was not even going to bother coming back here, feeling isolated in many of my feelings it was like whats the point...but... I do feel exactly like you do in what you are writing. Well my little girl is 12 weeks and one day old now. She seems to be thriving putting on more then average weight which is good because she is still so tiny. Still breast feeding her but staring to feel odd...like something is going o happen or go wrong soon. I find it hard to eat -to find the time etc. Life with wo has been stressful and exhausting being honest BUT in a million years I could imagine life without her and I would not want it any other way. Both were unplanned and it was during my second pregnancy that I got'funny' because of the stress and complications and of course there was a little on around already. Not to mention the worry of history repeating itself and worries about cot death and so on. I would say just go for it because you already feel those feelings, yes it could get worse but it could get better also and there is help and support outthere, aso I feel the greates gift for our kids is a sibling. My little can not hug and kiss his little sister enough (have some pix on facebook if you are there to) it also helps him learn and grow and share. So despite my dark clouds that come in thick and heavy the past few weeks, I know I am only phone call away from some very ild meds IF I really start to not cope at all anymore and they say it is not forever, so I bet your second little one might already be 'orbiting' around waiting to be yours and one day -THAT IS MY HOPE for me too :-) you look back and can say it was all worth it look at those wonderful kids we made!!! The MOST IMPORTANT thing is to have some one 100% behind you suporting you and your own personal good. Armed with that anything can be accomplished. (I am penny may on facebook-profil picture has my partner and I -younger years lol) I hope you are having a good weekend Mind yourself.   7 months, 1 week ago. | See More      How is everyone?    Started by Melanie Paula: Or they could be known as citalopram?   7 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Meeting    Started by JEAN Claire PND Volunteer, Cork: Hi Jean, im sure there are women who have recovered from PND around your area, im not in the support office for a while now but if you email: madge.fogarty@hse.ie one of the girls will reply with information.   7 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Feeling not gud    Started by Jean dorothy: not so brave now that theres a massive one in the hall lol   7 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      any maternity cover needed for art?    Started by Dorothy Dorothy: Just thought id throw that one out there- i'm available to teach from 10th oct Drogheda- Dublin ;)   7 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      drogheda meet up    Started by Dorothy Dorothy: hi im home again from 7th october if anyone fancies tea and sympathy at my house. email dordormurphy2010@hotmail.com and we'll arrange a date.   7 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Advice for husband    Started by Pj dorothy: hi pj.. councelling has made an enormous difference for me x   7 months, 4 weeks ago. | See More      PND and sex drive    Started by dfs Dorothy: hasnt effected me... its nice to be close that way when you feel rotten   7 months, 4 weeks ago. | See More      manning chat room    Started by dorothy Dorothy: great xx   8 months ago. | See More      THANK YOU PND.ie    Started by mammy of two Dorothy: aw thats cute. hope you get well soon xxx   8 months ago. | See More      Isolated in Carlow    Started by Kate Leaidan: my boy is 18 months, i would be interested in going to a group i think it would be great for me to meet people and also my son   8 months ago. | See More          Started by Maria so: good on you, that s gives the rest of us realistic hope, congrats on no 5, a real blessingxx   8 months ago. | See More      headaches 2nd baby, 2nd trimester,    Started by ba fuzzbubble: Hi, hope this pregnancy goes better for you in terms of anxieties :-) what do you mean by fuzzy type headaches? I never really suffered from headaches but when I got pregnant well especially with my second one now 8 weekd old I had a lot of headaches and still do but I put it down to dehydration, lack of sleep and stress   8 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Your general health?    Started by Emma1 fuzzbubble: Hiya, my boy will be 2 the end of october and my girl is 58 days old. I know what ou mean. Find it hard especially since anxiety came back. Commiting myself to anythong. Tomorrow my partner will be gone all day and will spend most day with sister-probably. But we arranged to see an old friend and I rather do something from ome minute to the next -nothing spontaious really just if i feel up to it right now I go but in advance is unnerving. We will see... Our toddler groups are on tuesdays which is the PHN's baby clinic day and I am supposed to get the little one weight regularlycoz she is small and I am breast feeding, so I have to rsh home then feed her and by the time I would be down I reckon the group is almost over. Plus, these days my little boy wakes up tired not as fresh and bouncy at the moment as he used to and it is coming into his nap time he might get cranky, lash out, or have a tantrum up there. Also its the day he is suppsed to have a few hours with my sister her friend and kid, so I have no idea how to manage all of that. Will probably let the clinic go and ask my sister for a later time or other day. Just really think he needs to mingle with other kids as much as I hate it sounds silly but I am so overprotective of him and he is gentle loving kinda and good hearted so not sure how he would take kids that might be a bit more rough playing... Are you a 'stay-at-home' mum? full time? I am at home with the kids and since he had to cease his business most days he is around but lately that changed so I get that I am lucky but titally overwhelmed when I am by myself. Are your anxieties affecting you diet? Some people seem to eat nothing others comfort eat and others are not affected at all. I find it very hard to maintain a healthy diet eat in general. One reason is kids and time-redicules excuse, lol the other is the panic or fear of... Ah well, I have been ranting ong enough now Hope you have a good week, how is the face?   8 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Goodnight girls..    Started by Emma1 Emma1: aww Shirley just saw this now. Am in France at the moment so haven't been on here that much. That's so nice of you to say. You are the same though.. you sound so nice..pity you live so far away we could meet up. Like you i'm trying to allow myself to just let it happen and let it pass...it's working kind of.. maybe i need more practice. how are you?   8 months, 1 week ago. | See More      location, location, location...    Started by Ems Emma1: It's a bit far for me Ems, i tend to stay relatively local if I can with the two little ones. Am sure there will be plenty of others around city centre though..   8 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Husband wants no more children    Started by Jennifer John: My wife got severe Post Partum depression after our first child. She now wants another baby but as a husband i have to protect my baby and my wife from anymore trouble. My wife seems to have forgotten what she went through for the first 12 months after giving birth. She is still suffering to some extent (2yrs Later). There is a high percentage chance that the PND will come back and come back worse in some cases so do you allow your marraige and family take that gamble   8 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      miscarriage    Started by Ems Ems: I think you're all right about going to a new doc, i need to go soon. thank you for the extra boost needed, its hard to find the drive to get help because most days i feel like doing nothing! is there anyone on medication? are there benefits to it? love xx   8 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Interested to know how long PND can last Any info welcome    Started by Susan Susan: Hi Gill, Thank you so much thats very kind of you, I will get your number from Madge I must ring her next week to say thank you for the group meeting. It is great to have the support and I felt great after the meeting. I really thought that i was going mad for a while, this thing just consumes you. Until Tues night I didn't really have anyone in my life that could really understand what this is like, as supportive as my friends and partner are I do feel sometimes that they think its just like having a bad few days or weeks. Its hard to comprehend unless you have been there. Thank you again, I'll be in touch. xx   8 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      JEAN    Started by JEAN JEAN: Hi guys sorry was away for a few days . Tablets working alrite but i felt bad the last 2 days so going back to doc for my checkup and will mention it to him . How are yee ??? xx   8 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      I am here every day to chat , listen and adivse    Started by Shell Emma1: Hi louisac, I was a childminder too before I had my kids. Loved it. Will go back to it again someday when kids are older. I never went back on prozac as it didn't seem to work very well. Little fella calling me to play so better go back!   8 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Distraction    Started by Emma1 LouisaC: And believe me, you will get there, I made arrangements to meet friends in the early days, but always broke them, I did it to one friend for over a year!!!.... guilt made me keep to the most recent one, and I was actually ready for it, and it felt good. You will feel ready in time, don't stress about it as that will make it feel worse. No need to look for sympathy, plenty of that here, my daughter is 16 months old now, only starting to meet up with old friends now, and even then only the ones who have small kids who might understand. I found the prozac took about two weeks to kick in, am on a decreased dose about 10 days now, and have had bad days, but depending on the insights and skills I learnt during the dark days to pull me through!!!   8 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      PND 3 years on?    Started by michelle7 Michelle7: Hi Emma1 I've decided i will talk to my gp and see if he recommends councelling or meds etc. I had a really bad week where everything my daughter did just made me cry, all i wanted to do was stay in bed. I hate feeling so down all the time and it's time i did something to change it.   8 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Meet up ? North County Dublin    Started by Emma1 Emma1: where would you like to meet..   8 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      How is everyone?    Started by Emma1 Emma1: Hi Jean, when you say calmer tablet is it the same as xanax or valium or is it something completely different? as I have xanax here. Shirley, I was wondering how you were doing as hadn't seen you on. I too find if I get out each day it helps. I wouldn't be able to stay in all day as I just get so consumed by my thoughts it doesn't help. I too feel shaky mostly in the morning. If you are not well enough to go back to work go to your GP and get a cert. It's like any other illness you can go on sick leave until you feel well enough to work. How you finding effexor? you are on 150mg now is it? i'm on 150mg for about 2&half weeks now.   8 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Shell    Started by Is anybody out of work with PND Macey: Hi Shell, PND does qualify for illness benefit. You need to get a cert from your gp and either drop it in to your local social welfare office or post it to the address on the form.   8 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      New to this..    Started by Lilly Emma1: lilly i'm in Balbriggan. It is very hard to speak to people about it.. unless it's someone who has it it can be a great relief as they understand. how have you been last few days?   8 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Newbie    Started by Jean Emma1: Hi Jean, how are you doing?   8 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Lexapro 10mg    Started by Ellen : Hi S ! Yea im gona give it maybe a few more weeks and see . I hate changing esp since i overcame the sickie feeling after a few days . Thanks ..... Are you feeling better now with new tablets ?? Sooo many people have PND but sure they hide it ! xx   8 months, 4 weeks ago. | See More      PND?? Afraid of temper    Started by Solas Jean: Hey !! It is really hard having a baby that doesnt sleep . Ben thr Solas . It's sooo hard to keep the cool . Hun i learnt that you kinda have to let a baby cry sometimes . My son didnt sleep till he was 9 months . Now he goes the nite without walking . Just ask for help as in go to your GP . I couldnt believe how kind and understanding my doctor was . She just put me on Lexapro . They arent strong and i should be off them all going well around a year . Im in no rush thou . Dont suffer at all . GPs are the best trust me !!! Try sleep at day time when the baby naps . Dont feel guilty pet i have been thr . No sleep is making you this way . Belive me . Have you improved since your last post ??? xx   9 months ago. | See More      night shivers    Started by JC juju: dont know if i had exactly same thing but there are so many symptoms with this anxiety id say anything is possible. discuss with your gp if you are worried as this can make worry disappear once you know its not serious   9 months ago. | See More      Medication    Started by Emma1 Emma1: That was great your parents moved in with you. I can imagine that was a huge help. I'm a stay at home mam and plan to stay that way. I do love it being with the kids and they love it too :-)   9 months ago. | See More      Coming off meds    Started by Mary Mary: Hi girls, I just wanted to update my thread-to give some ppl some hope, as I know how hard it is. I am now down to 50mg of Lustral after been on 100mgs. I am so so happy, I am feeling very good, and everyone, even people that didnt know I was on Meds or suffering with PND are telling me I am looking very good and am in great form!! My husband has been saying to me- how he is so happy to have his happy and fun wife back again!! I just wanted to put a post up telling you all that there is hope and that you will get better- the key is to look after yourself, exercise, eat well and get some counselling- meds work but u also need to be doing all of the above. I have to say I got the PND book and everyday when I felt very bad- my husband would read out the listen of things to do when your not feeling well and make me do them! which I hated at the time but after going for a walk and having a shower I always felt loads better. I am still taking things one day at a time and continuing to go to counselling, exercise and eat well, as I know its a long recovery stage, but I just wanted to share with all the other moms that there is hope at the end of the bright tunnel!!! I found it hard to ever think there could be hope and I would scan through all the threads looking for someone to tell me that I will get better and I couldn't find any. I hope this helps, keep well xx   9 months, 1 week ago. | See More      I just love the evenings    Started by Emma1 Shirley: oops sorry for mixing up my Emma's! On the way out now for nails, yes i will be toting a handbag of xanax tomorrow. I'm determined to go, i dont want this thing hanging over me. It's a Wedding, sure but i still remember ours and being dissapointed when a couple didnt come (we were very very selective in who we invited) found out only recently thet they were on the verge of separating at the time. My friend doesnt want to see my little girl because she is about to start IVF and thinks it would be too hard. Its kind of understandable, but kind of not too -i swing between being p'd off & understanding! I have 2 other friends going through IVF at the moment, one who had really bad news lately but yet has been a great support to me (girl i mentined before) the other lives far away and in the past few weeks has had a m/c -I'm hoping to have a good phone chat with her on Friday, god love her -that is not an easy thing to hamdle. I want to be there for my friends (btw the one who didnt want to see babs also knows i have PND, i think thats what annoyed me ore than anything -the day i told her was the day she said she couldnt handle seeing baby... and i didmt hear from her again until i sent her a message on FB asking if she'd like to meet up as i wanted to know how the IVF was progressing for her, she arranged a day & said i could bring baby, i stressed & obsessed about leaving the house was up at 4am making dure i had everything i could possibly need for bringing the baby for a long visit & then she cancelled me & said she wadnt sble for yhe baby that day -i cried like an eejit for the rest of the day as i had psyched myself up so much to see her & go out with baby alone, my husband told me not to arrange anything with her again!! Now again it's me making the effort, but i thought it was a way to kill 2 birds...) Phew this was a longer post than i expected, hope you are all well, Emma2 -i bet your hair is lovely -emma1, i'm sure yours is too ;) going now wont be on tomorrow. Unless i have a total meltdown -heres hoping you dont hear from me haha! xx   9 months, 1 week ago. | See More      drogheda meetings    Started by dorothy Emma1: thanks for having us yesterday Dorothy. If you do arrange a meet up again I'd love to come along.. how are you Ciara?   9 months, 1 week ago. | See More      Are the meds ever going to work?    Started by Emma1 Emma1: aww thanks Shirley. Reading your post helps. I didn't feel sore today so I'm thinking it was the toxins and all that. However i spent the morning crying again.. anxious and emotional.. it seemed to go about 12ish..and I am left with feeling only ever so slightly anxious but manageable. I think it's getting me down though because normally I am quite positive & happy person but when something like this keeps on and on at me it starts to drag me down which I really want to avoid happening. Hopefully I'll get an increase in my meds next week. how are you? and everyone else? Emma2 am sure you are doing great still - let us know.   9 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Agoraphobia    Started by Emer fuzzbubble: Hi Emer, I am really sorry to hear that you are feeling this way!!! I know what you are going through, well don't know obviously I am not you but I know what it's like and the burden of something like that taking over your life. It is so hard to see a way out and would not believe that it will ever get better or go way...But it will...funny really as I am currently feelingthat this depression pnd what ever you want to call it will never go away. But anyways, don't worry about short reply at all. :-) At some point in my life I was so anxious, not only did I hate leaving the house, eaating dinner, having the door bell ring or even have friends call up was stressful as I worried about getting an episode. Is there anyone you can talk to that is close? Your doctor? Friends? Family? Having someone to lean on in this time is very important I think. What county do you hale from? :-) Hoping you have a pleasant sunday, and thinks are going ok for you today!!! :-)   9 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Is postnatal care good enough in this country?    Started by DC fuzzbubble: Hi, just came across this post... Been thinking about this issue myself and I think PND should get a lor more exposure. When I was pregnant with my first baby it stated in my maternity file that there was a history of depression and anxiety, after he was born I was 'lucky'? enough to notice I felt all...odd. Feeling like an idiot to bring it up though after the feedback I got. My gp was brilliant but the local psychiatry team I had to see was kind of dismissisve. With baby number two on the way as my son had his first birthday, I had trouble during pregnancy and came across ante natal depression-something I had not heard before. Now I have the mental health nurse call to me occasionally to touch base with me but feel under pressure to get better because she calls to my house for chats. I also found it surprising to learn that on average only 4 to 5 women come to a PND meetin be that in CUMH or meetings in the shopping centre. I would have thought it would be way more. PND deserves a lot more attention and exposure.   9 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      not the same    Started by fuzzbubble fuzzbubble: hi girls, lets see if I manage this post without messing up the names, lol wow sounds so great and uplifting Emma2, really inspired. :-) Shirley, it must have been great being able to confide in someone, and to know they know what you are going though. It is so easy turn around nd say pull yourself together what have you got to be sad about you have a lovely family etc but knowing they know makes a difference. And what a great idea aboutnthe dancing. Maybe I should try this and have my boy join in. he loves himself, music and lately got into singin and dancing..well he is 21 month but darn cute. the other day he was on his dads shoulders and debenhams was playing 'i just feel like dancing' and he jusr started waving and flpping his arms and was really relaxed cool and casual as he moved about, it was great. :-) I struggled today too. No time for a list today. Got out of the house two hours after planned, food shopping and some household stuff and I was unbelievably uptight and stressed. Shortly before going home I tried to pick up some clothes for my girl in mothercare. but it was unbelievable stressfull, both kids upset and I ended up hanging the few bit back up and charged towards the car. I get really frazzled these days when they get upset and I try to do something or concentrate and stuff. Going home I was faitly depressed and upset. Thank god I am home now. kids are happy asleep and I am drained sipping a herbal tea. Well tomorrow is another day to try and better myself. Hope everyone is havin a relaxing calm evening :-)   9 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Counselling/Work    Started by Susan Emma1: I know a girl who was out of work with PND for 13 months so try not to feel the pressure. Getting better is more important.   9 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      Trust and dependancy    Started by Shirley Emma1: me too i'd try anything.. i just want this over.. gone. I've heard good things about Effexor. I have improved since Saturday and am hoping so much it continues. I didn't get any side effects at all. I stopped another medication and started this one and was grand. Oh I really hope it works for us!   9 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More      How is everyone doing?    Started by Emma1 Emma1: Hi Emma2, yeah me too - long way to go. Just did arts & crafts with my little boy. He loves it. I try to distract myself so much and be super positive. Hate having to "try" so hard as i'm not like that. Signs of agoraphobia doesn't mean you actually have it. Besides you are able to go out. Agoraphobics are not able to leave the house am I correct? I still think you make huge efforts from what you have posted the last couple of weeks. Are you doing anything today? we will go to the playground and post a few letters.. that's about it.   9 months, 2 weeks ago. | See More          Started by Kelly dorothy: i get a tightness in my left arm and fluttering in the chest. stupid palpitations used to give me pannic attacks and it would circle from there. i had a few tests done and i have a slightly off heart beat but certainly nothing that i am going to die from. it was very scary- i dont why the flutters dont give me panic anymore - the tablets must be working ;) its rare enough when i get them, but generally its tiredness or doing too much or being around stress heads does it to me! i hope this makes sense and you get relief from it soon x dor   9 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      How you all today?    Started by Emma1 dorothy: if u dont like your doctor get a new one. i live with anxiety so (rude word) him! councelling does me wonders. i heared of someone getting bloodtests in ardee... cant remember who to ask but ill try remember. my sis had a head check in the dean clinic that lasted two hours. two hundred euro deposit, refundable when u show up apparently. she has a personality disorder. finally a feckin answer. she still goes to my old family gp who is a quack. she heared about the dean clinic from a friend and got him to give her a referal. im angry at that remark. get used to it? lol i wouldnt have given him the fee.   9 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Meet for a walk    Started by Susan Emma1: ah sorry to hear that. Another day over so another day closer to getting better from this. I'll be there tommorrow at 11am anyway. If you don't feel up to it don't worry as I want to bring the kids anyway so no pressure.   9 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Home care    Started by Susan Dorothy: Thanks emma 1! lovely to get a bit of sympathy :) @ shirley , you could be talking about me there, i had it from 4 months, had an induction and it didnt work , then an emergency section, then couldnt breastfeed so i pumped for two months ( why? hehe)then i stopped to go on meds before i lost my mind altogether. i used to go to milltown for physio but just cant affort it anymore. id say living in chronic pain for seven or so months definatly gave me pnd! i was so optimistic that when i met my baby i would be able to walk etc. so i was devastated not to be able to do what i had anticipated a mother doing... id say thats why i pumped the milk as i felt that was something only i could give him, sad but i really felt worthless. does it put you off having more kids? that pain was unmerciful. i know the meaning of agony and the pelvic pains were worse than contractions! i dont know if i could go through that again.   9 months, 3 weeks ago. | See More      Anxiety today    Started by Emma2 dorothy: good woman. its nice to be around people who understand x   9 months, 4 weeks ago. | See More      tea and sympathy! pnd drogheda meeting    Started by dorothy Geyveli: tea and sympathy cancelled xxx   9 months, 4 weeks ago. | See More      Anyone interested in holding meeting in Kildare    Started by Karen Karen: Hi All, I'm sorry to say things haven't been great with me recently so I don;t think I'd be much use to anyone in meeting up. I'm back on meds but on the upside have started seeing a counsellor for CBT and I am really finding this useful. It is a hard process but I do think it will be worth it in the end. The short version of my story is that I was diagnosed by psychiologist with post traumatic stress disorder steming from my sons birth 3.5 years ago. My GP stuck the PND label on me about 2 years ago but I have never felt that was the full story so in some ways I am relieved now to be able to understand a bit better what has been going on for me in my head. Anyway I love teh idea of meeting up and forming some sort of support network in Kildare but just don;t feel up to it at the moment. I hope some of you go ahead and get the ball rolling, and hopefully I'll be able to join in a bit further down the road. Good luck! Karen    Older Posts | See More      going to GP    Started by Shirley Susan: Great Shirley, it must be a relief and glad you've been referred to the Psych. I was also worried about the Xanax, but it's been fine. I only take it as needed and it doesn't zonk me out. I can still do things, but feel calmer, as Emma said. When I saw the Psychiatrist last week, he prescribed more for me and said it was absolutely fine to still be taking them when I need. You must be wrecked. Sleep well everyone....    Older Posts | See More      Anxiety    Started by Ally12 Emma1: Hi ally12, I can imagine how hard it is for you. Each day can be difficult to get through especially with a baby which is hard work. I have anxiety too and on meds and getting homecare. The nurse came for the first time yesterday. All of us here have the same so you are not alone.    Older Posts | See More      PHN visit    Started by Emma1 Susan: Thanks for the links Emma. I have some guided relaxation/meditation on CD which you can have a lend of if you want to try it. It's great for falling asleep too. I also wanted to find a meditation class. Mindfulness seems to be really good. Read a bit about it.    Older Posts | See More      visitors    Started by Susan Shirley: Thanks girls, that made me laugh ...an orgasm -honest to god! Susan, the breathing techniques sound good I might try that too. Enjoy the vino.    Older Posts | See More      Post Natal anxiety 10 months on?    Started by Emma Shirley: Hi Emma2, I know what you mean about the guilt, my little girl is a quiet one too -i sometimes think this could make sense if she was a screaming demon, i feel like i dont deserve her. You were so wise to seek help when you did -I kept telling myself it would pass, only for my PHN I dont know what would have happened. She hasnt called since i saw my GP though. Is your little girl your first too? You are right to be going to your Dad, mine is retired and would prpbably be grateful for the company but I cant face leaving the house many days and really dont want my family to see just how bad i am. Again i have to admire you Emma, you are definitly stronger than me. I really hope you find meds that work for you, god love you, you are going through the mill. I think im going to have to brave my GP again and be a bit more honest about how ive been feeling. The suicidal thoughts just seem to knock the feet out from under me -not even my husband knows about them, im terrified about telling my GP but i really want to feel better and get out with my little girl and not have her looking at me like she is worried for me. Have you tried seeing a therapist?    Older Posts | See More      Meet up Dublin?    Started by Emma1 Susan: Yes, definitely. Will be good to meet up. If anyone else is in the north Dublin/county Dublin area, and wants to meet up, let us know :)    Older Posts | See More      Self harm    Started by Zanzi dorothy: yes its normal to feel that way for some. i certainly felt like it when i was had bad thoughts about hurting the baby. councelling might help you. sorry you feel this way xxx    Older Posts | See More      can pnd come back    Started by jerseyshore Susan: HI Jerseyshore Sorry to hear you're having a tough time again. If you've been feeling that way for more than two weeks, you could be experiencing depression again. I've been there too and also didn't want to go back on meds, but when it carries on and makes life unpleasant for me and those around me, I kind of think I'm better off on meds, even if it's just to get over the worst until I feel able to carry on again. The general recommendation is to take them for a minimum of 6 months to a year and if you've had PND before, you may need to stay on longer. Perhaps you could speak to your GP about it. I've also found counselling very helpful, esp when not on meds.    Older Posts | See More      Meet up Dublin - maybe Malahide?    Started by Emma1 Emma1: A couple of us are thinking of meeting up if anybody is interested to come along. I have been suffering awful anxiety since both my babies were born and think to myself nobody could possibly suffer it as badly as I do but I'm sure there are others out there unfortunately. Maybe we can help each other..    Older Posts | See More      Meeting in Galway?    Started by Struggling niamh: I am living in Mayo. I used to meet with a girl in Claregalway every once in a while. We met in the hotel foyer there for a coffee and chat. She has emigrated since but i could meet you somewhere like Tuam/Claregalway if that would help?    Older Posts | See More      Starting new meds today    Started by Emma Susan: Goodluck Emma. I was on Effexor for two years and found it helped. I think I felt a few side effects initially but they wore off. Going to the shop sounds like a good idea. Think I'm going to try to venture out for a walk myself today. I'm in Sutton if you ever want to meet up.    Older Posts | See More      will it ever end    Started by lynn elaine from kerry: i'm so glad you are feeling better.i'm here any time you want a chat.it took me a while to settle my dosage but i'm sorted now.hope to talk again soon.take care xxx    Older Posts | See More      Up and down    Started by Susan Emma: i could've written a lot of that post Susan. I'm due a visit from the PHN on Monday to show me relaxation techniques for anxiety and when they told me they were going to send somebody to my house i even said I bet i'll be ok when they call and they'll be thinking there's nothing wrong with me. My mind does run away with me being at home with the kids but I want to stay at home with them and will not work again for a long time so I feel i'm being robbed from enjoying them sort of thing. The antid's take a few weeks to work dont they ? so maybe your body is just adjusting to them. I'm starting new ones tommorrow. Hope you're feeling ok this evening. I'm always ok in the evenings thankfully.    Older Posts | See More      how long can u have pnd without being diognosed?    Started by daisy23 Su: Hi Daisy, it sounds like you're having a tough time. I have the same difficulties in expressing how I feel, so you are not alone on that one! Depression can go undiagnosed for a long time and considering you have additional stressors to deal with, it's not surprising that you feel down. Do you have any support? I've worked with children with autism and it is very challenging and can be draining. Try not to be too hard on yourself. You can only do your best and if you are not feeling the best, it's even harder to deal with everyday things. Perhaps you could find another GP, even a female GP who you might feel more comfortable with. I felt hesitant about talking to mine, but once I did, I found her surprisingly supportive and it was such a relief. The PHN has also been great support. Don't go it alone, we need people. If you do have PND, you can be treated and may find it lifts you a bit so that you feel more able to cope. I've found it helps to relieve the negative thoughts which seem to creep in when I feel depressed. keep talking, even if only on here. You're not alone.    Older Posts | See More      3rd pregnancy, anxiety back, have fibroid    Started by pilo Dorothy: no problem.    Older Posts | See More      i feel i will never be better.    Started by mimipat elaine from kerry: i felt very simular feelings to you.i felt that if i couldnt do everything right myself i was a bad mother but i now know that is not the case.it took time but there is light at the end of the tunnel.please try to eat because you need your strength to recover both mentally and physically even if it is only to pick at things acouple of times a day and you will slowly get your appitite back.take care and mind yourself    Older Posts | See More      feeling sick and dizzy    Started by tara pilo: No bother tara, sometimes i would be extremly nauseous and dizzy around my time of the mth esp. after i had my children, dont be worried if you are stil the same next week when your on hols, sometimes a change of scenary can be a bit different, but our subconcious tells us we are in unfamiliar teritory. Just enjoy the time away, try not an get too stressed packing washing etc..i usta find this would make my dizzy spells even worse, take care and keep us updated...    Older Posts | See More      PND specialist counsellor in Kildare?    Started by Karen Karen: Hi Lucy and Macey, thanks for the replies. I have started seeing an excellent counsellor in the CBT centre in Naas (Laura Turley), I can highly recommend her to anyone. She has diagnosed me with post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from an awful labour and delivery during which i thought i was going to die, i think carryong the ptsd around for 3.5 years has lead to lots of depression too but at least now i feel i am firmly on the road to recovery and i now know what i am dealing with. Thanks again, hope you're both in good places at the moment! Karen    Older Posts | See More      Whats going on??    Started by Sophie Macey: Hi Sophie, You have a lot going on especially with building the house. Good luck with the counselling, it can be a bit draining but its good to talk to somebody outside your family and friends too.    Older Posts | See More      glad to have found this site !    Started by Ailo ailo: hi there sophie how are things going for you are things looking a bit brighter ? i had a good week my motivation is picking up and im feeling better - some days i feel like staying in bed ! how is counselling going?    Older Posts | See More      so low    Started by lucy Conyers: Lucy, I have been were you are now and I know its not a nice place but you will survive this and beat the PND. Talk to your hubby if you can or to a close friend. You really need to confide in somebody how you are feeling. Have you spoken to your GP? He/she might be able to put you in touch with a counselling service. If things dont change for you contact Aware or the Samaratains. They are there to help. Please stay strong, your kids need their Mammy    Older Posts | See More      my wife has changed completely from love to hate    Started by dave Dorothy: yeh ring madge she is very good. i think you might find some support on this site if you havent already http://www.downsyndrome.ie/index.php/new-a-expectant-families/new-parents just copy and paste the link. the phone number is 1890 374 374, they have a councelling service for new parents. Congrats on your new baby, i hope your wife will come around soon and be the mammy your baby deserves. hope this was helpful i mean well xxx    Older Posts | See More      Confused    Started by Kazba Dorothy: hiya i was taken off anxiety tablets and put on lyrica. they are actually for soft tissue damage but work on anxiety. im finding them great. be kind to yourself xx    Older Posts | See More      should i take citrol?    Started by julie1982 Dorothy: i havent taken citrol, im on lots of other stuff and i dont mind taking the tablets. i know they are to help me out of a temporary ilness. take the tablets! im sure the side effects, which are rare would me more pleasant than what you are going through now. they might make you feel alot better. there might be free councilling in your area, i live in drogheda and we have free councelling here by a charity called save our sons and daughters, or sosad for short! i went to them as the waiting list was a long time and they have been brilliant. its natural to feel anxious taken medication when you havent taken any before, think of it like if u had a wicked chest infection u'd take medicine for that so why not this citrol stuff? best of luck and let us know how you get on xxx    Older Posts | See More      Zyprexa 10mg    Started by Elise niamh: hi emma, I am on 2.5 mgs of Zyprexia but i was originally on 12.5 mgs. I have reduced it down over the last year under the supervision of a psychiatrist. I am also on some other medications. I have found the Zyprexa good but find now that even the small dose i am on seems to knock me out at night about 20 mins after i take it. Hope this is of help to you?    Older Posts | See More      relationship collapsing since baby is born    Started by Stephanie dave: my wife will not talk to me. she barks at me. i can do nothing right even when i try. i look after the baby a lot feeding, changing etc. but the horrible atmosphere in the home is getting really down. i asked my wife to come to counselling with me. no. she says there is nothing wrong with her but her personality has changed completely since the birth. as much as she loved me she now says she hates me and shes says shes leaving as soon as she can. i dont want to loose my family. what can i do. any suggestions.    Older Posts | See More      Help with my wife’s moods after pregnancy    Started by John Walsh dorothy: give her as much help as posible and keep telling her how great she is and how much you love her. talk to your gp. its hard to get someone to get help who doesnt realise they need it. hang in there pet and good luck    Older Posts | See More      PND and Attempted Suicide - My Story    Started by Helen sophie: hey im reading right now. wow, its a great read and also to know you are a spiritual sister too. its nice to know were all normal and all have these feelings from time to time. i love your brutal honesty in the blog...xxxxxxxxxxxxxx    Older Posts | See More      How can I get rid of the guilt    Started by Sophie Sophie: Karen & Ang Thank you both so much for your replies. I am having a tough wk. Spent most of yest eve crying, tried to go for a jog, and found it almost impossible, both physically & mentally. But I walked/jogged and at east I left the house! I was in A&E with my DD this am, she is fine, just viral, but just another stresser I don't need. I have to go to a wedding on Sat and I really really don't want to go. ........ Thank you both so much for your replies, they have helped, its good to know that someone else has been through the same thing and has survived!    Older Posts | See More      Have I PND? Or am I mad    Started by Lost-mammy Ailo: Hi there it does sound to me like some of the symptoms i had some i still have I was a totally out doors person all my life and i worked for some time in the outdoors spent every waking hour in the outdoors in the summer and winter and did not stay in watch telly at all or you would not see me sitting watching Dvds or anything i was always into sports walking gardening etc. I remember while i was pregnant i was active and 2 stone lighter than i am now even carrying a baby! wE Called to a friend one day around christmas who has 3 children and she said she did not get out of her dressing gown all day long one day as they had a relaxing day at home - i thought oh my god that is a sin that was my attitude to life ! Baby arrived - boom what a change to my free and easy life Spending days in my pyjamas not able to get 5 minutes to shower myself let alone dress myself. This was not me ! I struggled on for 11 months though telling my self that everyone went through this as it was our first child. Went to GP a month ago on Lexapro ever since Go to GP and talk about it - the way i look at it now is that some times we all need a bit of help to cope with life as having children aint difficult.See how you go anyway good luck !    Older Posts | See More      How can I find hope?    Started by Mrs Invisible sophie: so so sorry to hear of your loss. it must be truly heartbreaking to lose a child. my thoughts and prayers go out to you xxxxxxxxxxxxxx    Older Posts | See More      can't find things! cant remember where i left things!    Started by ba ba: Does anyone feel like they are cracking up on top of everything else with pnd, you forget where you left things like phone, purse,! feel like im going bonkers or loosing my mind!    Older Posts | See More      advice please    Started by olivia : Sorry I put up earlier but it must not have sent. Im writing from my iPhone and it keeps writing "u" when I mean it to write "I"    Older Posts | See More      not very sure any more    Started by Alison Anonymous: I just read an article in parents magazine about depression. If you feel hopeless, or want to sleep all day, or have insomnia...you might have it. It's not just a feeling, it's a chemical imbalance, that needs treatment. I suggest you find a doctor who can refer you to a psychiatrist. Take your feelings seriously, and get help. You aren't alone. There are lots of women who've felt the way you do. Don't allow yourself to stay isolated, there is no shame in needing help, or a friend to talk to. Everyone needs help at some point, on some level. It's not easy being a mom, especially with all the "ideals" of what motherhood should be. Get help, don't give up.    Older Posts | See More      Find the day so long and boring    Started by fiona AngB: Hi Fiona. Sorry to hear you'tr not feeling well. When I was diagnosed I felt like you did - the repetition was hard to deal with and I also felt that I wasn't cut out for motherhood. You're right when you say that if you got out from under the black cloud that you'll feel better. You will!! I did it and there are many other women who have done it. Has your doctor recommended therapy and medication for you? You're not an awful person at all for saying your thoughts...not at all....that's how pnd works. It gets you so down and thinking all sorts of upsetting things. I promise though, when your treatment gets underway you'll start to feel better and more positive. There's a chat room here and there's someone on chatting most nights if you ever want to pop on?? People usually pop on at around 9/10ish (roughly!!!!). Let us know how you are xx    Older Posts | See More      7 great days then bam! out of the blue anxiety attack!    Started by BA Chamomile: dEAR sUE, i feel your pain, sometimes its so unbelieveably hard isnt it, i think you mus be an awful strong person inside, to have three children and deal with all this. i have only one. anf find it demanding. I have decided i am going to my dr to get sorted for medication, i look into my little boys eyes and draw strength from him every day. some days i am not so bad and others just anxious about my health and fidgety. is there anyone you can talk to, i would strongly advise going to your gp or even the nurse in the clinc or even another doctor for second opinion, dont be frightened we are all here with you, look back over some of the posts on this forum even from years ago, people get better, and live again.Please post here anytime you wud like to chat or just want to let off steam! i will let you kno how i get on as well, take care sue, we will get through thisxxx    Older Posts | See More      first time mum county limerick!    Started by firsttimemum Dortha: hi there, sorry to hear your feeling so anxious. you're right, its very common after having a baby. i have never lost anyone extremely close to me so i can honestly say i dont know what its like but i can imagine its a very painful thing to go through. i presume your sister had no children? so now as a mother you are probably anxious about leaving your lovely little baby behind if you did die. a lot of women have the fear of dying after having a baby. i often think its because you have this amazing little life and then the brain just overworks itself and starts to worry about all of the what ifs. its good you have been to the docs but its good if you can be totally honest with them. it took me a few months to be totally honest with the doc but when i was i got the help i need and now i'm on tablets and theyre working fine. its true there are side effects at first but ive been on them 3 months now and i've found that the side effects arent so bad now so you have to allow the drug to get fully into your system and your body to tolerate it. i would much rather the side effects than what i was feeling. its a personal choice to go on meds. as for where we go when we die, there is an anwer to that one if you are a bible reader. theres a scripture that says the dead are conscious of nothing at all. so you dont have to worry about going anywhere or anything. the nicest thing is that we are then in gods memory. i really hope that you can find some peace soon. im sure your little boy is lovely and its great to hear that you have a lovely bond with him. xxxxx    Older Posts | See More      Afraid the pnd is returning    Started by ellie5 dorothy: well ellie, if you get chatting on here you will have friends, close in the way that we have all suffered or are suffering this thing and have a connection through it. fear is an awful thing and anxiety is dreadful. i get free councelling from an organisation called sosad where i live in drogheda. its great to chat to someone who is supportive and doesnt know your family! are you on your own most of the day? xx dor    Older Posts | See More      new to this    Started by Karen Fats: Hi Karen, Your not alone my dear, your work can wait for you, get yourself signed on the sick. i had to do that, i am back at work for now and feeling alot better. not 100 percent, but im on my way. give yourself some credit. you have two kids and they are washed and dressed and fed, even loved. so give yourself a pat on the back, its hard having this illness, it will go away with the right help and positive thinking. you are doing a good job xx    Older Posts | See More      anyone get really dizzy lightheaded sometimes?    Started by so sophie: thanks so much for posting your replies i really really appreciate it! feel so much better since last posting1 no more dizzy spells, only when im tired, stressed xxx    Older Posts | See More      heading down hill again    Started by sinead Agatha: thanks dorothy i am in sush a dark place right now i still cant except my nan is gone she was my second mother i put on a brave face to the world but i am crumbling inside. i cant even bring myself to visit my other granmother in hospital i just cant face it but i am also afraid if i dont it might be to late. i used to believe in a god but right now i dont feel there is i have lost my faith it wasnt that i was a strong believer but just done my own thing    Older Posts | See More      Support in Navan?    Started by Biccy OsamaBinOwned: not to worry love, loads of locals wont as they are afraid of what people think (dont trust that only people who like the page can see the post). I understand. well im on facebook as dorothy t murphy if you ever want to send me a sly message! its tough but we will get there! good luck xx    Older Posts | See More      Help me    Started by Sandy Cammie: hi sandy. please know with help you wont feel like this forever. get to the gp- i went on medication for it and go to free councelling from a charity called SOSAD (save our sons and daughters) post natal depression is a tempory ilness and people do recover. 021-4923162 call madge in the office and if u leave a message she will ring you back- she is fully recovered and knows exactly what you are going through xx    Older Posts | See More      So low    Started by Anna Sequoia: Anna, you're not alone. PND has hit me out of the blue. Been to a therapist. Not at a stage that I feel I need mess but am monitoring that. Embarrassed to feel this way. Just wanted to let you know you're not alone. Important to remind you that other mums are feeling the same way.    Older Posts | See More      Zyprexa & Lexapro    Started by Anna Nodin: Thats good I'm glad your feeling so well at the moment xx    Older Posts | See More      Low    Started by Macey Dorie: please dont give up. there is only one of you and you are precious in the world. i know this ilness can be overcome, hang on in there sinead. dordormurphy2010@hotmail.com if you need a friend xx    Older Posts | See More      Hope    Started by Brigid Kaycie: Im really glad that helped Bridgid, i always find that by talking to others about anything that really really makes you feel bad and frightened always makes you realise that you and about one million (just a rough guess ha) others feel like that. It NEVER is just you and it NEVER lasts and i know this is an old favourite but what really gets me through the rough times is the phrase "this too shall pass", the minute i hear it i feel calmer and, you know what, it ALWAYS does pass. xxxxxxxxxxx    Older Posts | See More      Dublin Meet up    Started by Mags Kaylyn: god im envious. i used to live in templeogue but im in a different county now! enjoy it ladies!    Older Posts | See More      omg wat will i do    Started by tree Donogh: hey tree, dont be ashamed, you have obviously done a great job with your daughter as she is still around! guilt is an awful thing. we are here to help each other out. dont be ashamed have you rang cura the crisis pregnancy people they have free councelling to help you http://www.cura.ie/ 1850 622626. i think the next time i have a baby ill know all about pnd and not be as bad second time round. my friend didnt want her baby till she had her scan maybe it will be the same for you? your feelings are natural so dont fight them , take care of yourself pet xxx    Older Posts | See More      Any support groups in the louth area    Started by dont want to say Vicky: 10- 12:30 wednesday & fri, 2 euro in xxx    Older Posts | See More      sufferers in drogheda    Started by Dorothy Dorothy: I'm holding a support group in my home in Drogheda with my friends with pnd. Its nice to have a cuppa with people who know what you are going through! Mammies and kiddies welcome. You can contact me at dordormurphy2010@hotmail.com if you are interested. xxx so far theres only three of us and we do more laughing than crying!xxx    Older Posts | See More