Post natal depression first time admitting it

KrisOlivia2016 · ‎18-11-2016

I'm on medication and I have been seeing a counsellor and yet it still feels like I am all alone with everything. I have started to withdraw from counselloring but still taking my medication but something is missing and I think it is meeting up with other women who are experiencing it so that i know that I am not alone and that I can voice how my days are and see how they days are. Does anyone know of any post natal support groups in nsw for goodness sake, if I need to I will make one myself so that there is a place for people to just open up and stop feeling like they are alone.

Nikkir · ‎18-11-2016

Hi KrisOlivia2016,

I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering and feel so alone. Thank you for reaching out to us. I have to say I have not experienced post natal depression or if I have it was along time ago but I do know what is like to feel alone and to have no support. I definately agree meeting up with others that feel the same way would be a great start as well as medication if needed and counselling never hurts, just to off load your week if nothing else. I feel like I have seen alot of help for post natal depression but can't put my fingers on it now. Have you called our line on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline 13 1114. I know for a fact Beyond Blue is great for resources because I have rang them myself. I know its not enough but a good app is "smiling minds" for mindfulness and even just to take a break from thinking, I have this on my phone, pretty sure it was free. There is also "mind the bump" app but this is pregnancy and maybe shortly after I think. The "smiling minds" has had good success with post natal and general depression and anxiety. I am sorry that I can't give you anymore resources maybe google if you haven't already and let me know if there is anything else we can do. i will certainly keep my eyes open for information for you. You are not alone, we are here and even though it feels like it things will improve and take each day, my god I can't believe my kids are in there 20's now there were days God love them when I just didn't know how it would all work out. Now I am ringing them to visit 🙂 Wishing you all the best and hope to hear from you. Nikkir x

romantic_thi3f · ‎22-11-2016

Hi KrisOlivia2016,

Welcome to the forums and thank you for posting.

It sounds like you've been dealing with this for a while and I'm pleased that you've told your counsellor about it; do you find that he/she has been helpful?

You mentioned in your post about meeting others with PND. This is so important. I'm not personally familiar with PND support groups in NSW but I know where you might be able to find one - http://www.panda.org.au/practical-information/support-services/postnatal-depression-support-groups

If you're not familiar with the work of PANDA they can be an incredibly helpful resource. They also have an online forums section to chat to people directly which might be helpful.