People suffering with PPD

I’m pretty sure I have Postpartum depression. What’s everyone’s experiences been? I am a serious over thinker anyway but I’m worried they’ll try and take my baby away. The only thing that’s keeping me going through each day at the minute is my baby. I’m so overwhelmed and the stress from my ‘support’ system is getting too much.

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Try going for walks, work out even for 20 mins. Do make up and try to take care of your skin. Talk to your doctor too

Hugs 🫂

the thing my midwife always reiterated to me was the goal is to get you better not to take your baby from you
be honest with your doctor or whoever you speak to they want to help you be the best you can for your baby 🤍

I know how you feel I had that it was not fun, I just put my baby down and cleaned the house that helped me, I only had one support person. So if they make you feel like your not a great mom then they are not going to make you feel better about yourself and what you need from a support system is support not judgment

If the stress from your support system is too much then sadly they are not a good support system, I can relate, and I’m sorry you’re going through this feel free to message me ♥️ also they will work with you to help you get better not take your baby away - hugs 🫂

I’ve found that going to groups can help. I’ve got a very good group in my area which is designed for mums with post natal depression and I’ve never felt helped so much. I can go there rant get advice if I need it and be able to talk to so it may be worth having a look in your area to find a group like that

It’s ok to get help, no one is looking to take your baby away ❤️

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