I had suffered depression for several years (possibly bipolar) but last years have been fine. My fisrtd pregnancy and bay year went fine. But during my second pregnancy I got depressed. The depression disappeared after birth.
Baby is now three months old and I am starting to feel low and suicidal (only in the morning). I assume this is because my kids won't sleep very well and I am tired. I don't think I have PND as I have bonded with the baby very well. I would like to get some help, because I am getting the (annoying) symptoms I have had previously.
I would like to get some help in form of discussions. I do not want medication as I breastfeed. But I can't stand the HV's I have met. They did visit me often after the birth, because of the risk of PND. I just think that they do not have the skills to help me. During my pregnancy GP sent a HV to visit me. I told her I am fine, just to get rid of her. I am afraid this happens again. I would prefer to talk to some professional.
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depression after giving birth but not pnd
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elvispelvis · 25/09/2012 14:59
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