I'm in need of suport

[Sammybell97]

Hi there

I'm currently 20years old and 5 years ago I was diagnosed with server depression and i have been battling on and off with it since then. My depression started when my nana past away, I am also now a new mum my baby is 6 weeks old and I love him to pieces but I'm not sure what I can do anymore apart from seeking the help from others and beyond blue, I have been on a four wheel driving trip with beyond blue a few years ago now and it made me feel amazing inside, I'm in need of some assistance to help me feel amazing again

thank you I already feel a little better for taking this step

[Quercus]

Hi Sammybell97 😊

Welcome and congratulations! A new baby is a blessing but a challenge for those of us already struggling with mental health issues.

Have your community midwives been much help with managing your depression during and after pregnancy? Sometimes I feel like it's too easy to blame things on hormones and the anxiety all new mums feel. If you haven't already it would be a good idea to book a long appointment with your GP and have an honest talk about how you're going.

What else have you got in place in the way of supports around you? It's ok if you don't have a lot of family to ask for help (I didn't either) but it is really important for you to have something other than just you and your partner.

Friends, mum's group, social network, psychologist... You name it they can all help... But I'm sure you know from experience you've got to ask and accept the help. That's the hardest part huh.

Anyway I'll stop waffling. Just wanted to welcome you and let you know there are others who get it and are happy you're reaching out and joining in with us.

I have a 2 and half and a 4 year old and depression (and am a self confessed pretty useless mum 😊) so feel free to chat away and speak your mind.

Hope little one gives you some rest tonight.

Nat

[geoff]

hi Sammybell, I'm so sorry about the passing of your nana, it's very difficult to cope with, especially if you were very close to her, which I think maybe the case, being able to talk to her rather than anyone else.
This sadness can definitely lead onto depression and then certainly create PND with your new lovely boy, none of this doesn't mean that you don't love him, it's just that you are finding everything a bit tough.
Being on this trip with Beyond Blue must have been great, but what it can also do is waken you up to the joys of life, but listen to those difficult stories people may tell you, and to ward off any temptation of falling into the arms of the black dog you have to be strong, but if you just have a tendency to build up these feelings without releasing them, then problems are going to arise, that's what we don't want to happen so please you also need to book an appointment with your doctor, your local GP.
Please keep in touch with us and let us know how you are going. Geoff. x