my baby is six months old is it possible i could have post natal depression ?
i had my baby six months ago i had a traumatic pregnancy me and partner was not getting on then he went to prison when was like 6 months pregnant during that time i did sink low and felt very alone. Then to make matters worse when was eight and a half months pregnant i had to Move from my home to go private as my partner was on remand at time and so close to the due date and had no one close to me for support i moved to be near to my mum i done this move alone his family did not even lift a finger to help during this time i went back and fourth to see him never knowing the outcome. Anyway to cut a long story short he did come out 10 days before i had my son i was so tired by this point i lost my home housing association for a private which had and had endless issues with the property form when i moved in like no heating when i 1st arrived. Also it turned out me losing my home was waste of time because my mother was of no help really mind you never has shown care towards me empty promises and that, i feel so resentful all the time of everything not my baby i feel guilty for having him sometimes feel my partner does not give a toss about me as well.I feel alone now i tried to tell him i think i have post natal depression i just feel he treats it as a inconvenience which makes me mad considering what i have done for him iam down all the time feel my life is doomed terrified of the future
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i agree with jayson
go see a therapist because this can make you unnecessarily unhappy. you don’t need to feel this way and there is help.
Like that guy said you can go to therapy, or talk to your doctor about it. You don’t need to feel this way. You should not feel guilty, you are trying your best. That’s all you really can do. If your boyfriend(baby’s father) can understand or try to help you then maybe you and your son don’t need him. Always do what is best for you and your son. I hope only the best for you.
you can access the edinburgh scale online via netmums:
http://www.netmums.com/h/f/SUPPORT/pndtest/
if you are not a member it is really worth it being a member (if you are in the uk). if you dont want to be a member, then google edinburgh scale and see if something comes up.
if you think you have PND, speak to your health visitor and she can assess whether or not you have it and if you need to see a doctor…
when my son was small i found it difficult to tell if i was just exhausted or if i was depressed. turns out i was just exhausted but i did speak to my health visitor and she was very reassuring. i hope it all works out for you. best of luck
Start by looking at the positive things in your life and cutting out the bad things in your life. Yes, you could be suffering from PND. Get this checked by your GP. Now work on what you want in life. If you want a safe supportive enviroment for your child then take steps to provide it. There are many support agencies out there that can give you help and advice on any problems (YA is just one). If your partner is being more of a problem then a help, ditch him. It is better to have no relationship at all than a bad one. It is difficult enough looking after one child without the man in your life being no better than a second child. If you write a list of problems and then prioritise them, you can work through them like a to-do list. This will also help you put things into perspective.
You need to take control of your life. Don’t expect help from others but be grateful when you do get it. By taking control, you make the decisions and you are no longer at other people’s mercy. I have a friend who has raised two daughter’s and a son on her own. She had to do everything. I remember her going on her first holiday on her own (no partner, no friends, no children) she said it was one of the best holidays she ever had. She didn’t have to pander to anyone else’s needs.
Good luck and remember that there is help available.