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Mumsnet Discussions: Mental health : My experience of PND-you CAN make it! (7 messages)
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Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Lewismia on Fri 21-Nov-08 22:03:13
HI all
Am hoping I will be able to help at least one of you, have 2 babies,eldest 2.5 and youngest 13 wks. When first was 7 months, went into a M&B unit fo 5 months, with severe depression, self harming and puerperal psychosis.
Second baby was a surprise, had to take AD's and lithium in pregnancy. Monitored all through an we are both OK. Have recently been diagnosed with Bipolar and though I thought it would be the end of the world, it actually has helped me to understand my madness for the last 10 years!!
It's been a hard slog and have wanted to die many times. HANG IN THERE....it will get better.
Whatever you do, if you are down, don't take the pill or any other hormonal contraceptive..it won't help!!
Good luck all XXXXXXXXX
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By PillockOfTheCommunity on Fri 21-Nov-08 22:46:23
pleased to hear you've found your way through smile
have you thought about volunteering in some way to help others going through what you did?
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Lewismia on Sat 22-Nov-08 13:20:18
Would love to but wouldn't know where to start!! Plus am dubious whether anyone would take advice from me!!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By scarlettskye on Sat 22-Nov-08 16:48:31
Hello Lewismia - mothersvoice are always keen to find supportive volunteers. have a look at www.mothersvoice.org.uk or email me info@mothersvoice.org.uk There is a specific PP area there as well as pnd, Antenatal illness and birth trauma. We work alongside specialists from mother and baby units too.

I agree 100% about the hormones too!

LIsa x
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By blushingm on Mon 24-Nov-08 14:35:50
wow that's alot to go through - you seem very brave!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Lewismia on Thu 27-Nov-08 21:50:47
Not at all-in fact I wish I could have been more so!!!
Good luck if you are having a similar experience. And thankyou. XX
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ScottishMummy on Thu 27-Nov-08 22:02:12
Lewismia what an uplifting resolution.affirming to share that yes recovery is achievable

take care


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