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postnatal depression (son is 2)
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Your GP surgery would be a good start. He or she may prescribe some anti-Ds in the short term but, more importantly, can point you towards other, non-medical sources of support - specialist staff, parents' groups etc. Whether it turns out to be full-on PND or something else, it sounds like you need a little help just now, and you shouldn't feel embarrassed about asking for it.
Come back and let us know how you're getting on.
Lee-lee
I have thought this about myself for quite a while and at the moment it's pretty bad. I didn't think you could get PND so long after the birth of a baby. As someone else said, if you were feeling up and down for a while early after your son was born, you may not have noticed it getting worse. If it's not treated, it could lead to more problems for you later.
My daughter is 2� and tests me on everything. When she's told off she just keeps on going back to whatever it was. When I then lose it, she cries and sobs like she's the hard done by one!
Until recently she was a happy content girl but it's safe to say the "terrible twos" have kicked in.
Your son is probably just testing the limits, so stick with it.
Personally, from what you've said...putting him in nursery from 6mths old is no bad thing...most people do after maternity leave. This WILL benefit him as he'll be interacting with other children his age and other adults. I have noticed a difference in my daughter's behaviour since mixing with the other 2-3yr children, so like her, your son will be picking up the things other kids do and trying them at home!
As for you going to college...that will only benefit you both in the future, so again, stick with it.
Please go and have a chat with your doctor and/or health visitor. They'll guide you from there.
Also, try a google search for Bluebell Day...this is related to PND and contacting them may be of help to you too.
Best wishes...and should you want to chat further, feel free to give me a shout...
Mads