Im thinking of what to say really,cause ive been through so much since ive had postnatal depression,Im feeling pretty scared and nervous.thoughts of them taking my baby away.......will they do this?What do they mean by harming your baby?emotionally?yelling?Abuse?please help.I need advice am pretty confused.
2006-10-01 23:35:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
You all have been supportive and i just went to the doc wasnt bad,everyone was supportive and helpful,i got the medication and feeling quite drowsy thats a good thing right?:Pof course :) im feeeling much better now.
2006-10-02 14:37:00 · update #1
as long as you tell them the truth, you should be fine. If you are putting your baby in harm's way, you need help and many times the doctor can give you something for this. Don't lie or downplay it, it happens to many women. Be honest and you should be ok.
2006-10-01 23:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by nurseTINA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly one of the reasons you're so anxious & scared is that you may be feeling that your doctor won't understand some of the emotions/feelings that you are experiencing. It's important that you feel comfortable enough to be able to discuss all your problems with someone who is not sitting in judgement of you as a person but rather is trying to understand and provide you with the help that you need.
Some doctors are so overbooked that they may not really be listening to you, others just don't have the capacity for understanding what you're going through though they may be brilliant in other areas such as surgery.
Your family doctor is your front line of defence - you need to have confidence in the fact that they are doing everything they can to help you.
After many 'unsatisfactory' doctors I was fortunate enough to have found a female family doctor who doesn't look at her watch and really tries to understand and if she doesn't know the answer will do everything she can to find you the right help.
You also mention that you've suffer from post natal depression - is anything being done about that -i.e. meds, counselling etc. and are you receiving support from family & friends - even trying an online help group may be beneficial in being able to express yourself and by the very fact that you asked this question indicates that you are aware that there is something more that you need in the way of assistance.
Your baby will not be taken away unless there are indicators that abuse is occurring however sometimes it's impossible to tell - only you know for certain. Please keep trying to get the help you need - not trying will only make things harder emotionally for you and your baby.
2006-10-02 00:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by Miranda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is keep your appointment, They are going to offer you support and advice. They would never take a child out of a family environment unless it was a severe case ( I wont elaborate on that I am sure everyone knows what I mean)
Post natal depression is really common and nothing to be ashamed of they may be able to put you in contact with some help groups or induvidual counselling depending on which you prefer.
I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you feel better soon and start enjoying your life with your baby!
2006-10-01 23:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by Updowndizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Postnatal depression is devastating. Write down any questions, Concerns, and thoughts that you have or had have, including being a little scared coming in to talk with them. Writing your feelings down on paper can be helpful for you and the Therapists. They are not going to take your baby away unless there is abuse, this is one of the fears that postpartum blues gives, Good luck to you, and go in there and spill it all, that is why they are there.
2006-10-01 23:52:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will more than likely give you some medication. They will probably examine the baby and if it seems OK and no bruising or anything you should be fine. A doctor isn't out to see how many babys he can take from their mothers. He is there to find the best ways to treat conditions and help people. He may referr you for counceling but if the baby is fine then you have nothing to worry about.
2006-10-01 23:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by Just Bein' Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt matter what you say to him. When you wake up, IF you wake up be happy that you are alive,then think of all the people that went to sleep and never woke up in history. Or if they did wake up it was in a hell on earth without food or clean water. There are most likely people that have no home of there own in the area that you are in, think like them. Then think of all the people that love you and that you can be nice to.
You cannot make the rain stop, but you can control your attitude about the rain. Is it raining on your parade day, or is a seed going to grow into a tree now.
2006-10-01 23:52:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
doctors are stupid crazy ppl, if ur tired all the time try hanging out a lil more forget what ur life is about nd relax, that wud do for u, nd trust me the doc's gonna say the same, lyk "whats the cause of ur stress? why're u anxious? whats wrong? go out a little, stay happy, try feeling the positive vibes around you" nd they dont work ;) il giv u a lil tip, laugh even if u wanna cry, talk to urself, YOU can only make urself feel happyyyy :p doc's only gonna make u think WHY AM I TIRED AND STRESSED OUT? :p he's gonna worsen things, laugh out loud at the doc nd skip him ;D Best Of Luck ;)
2016-03-27 01:53:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All your concerns need to be put on paper so write them out and make sure you ask All the questions in the right order..So make a list of things you want to discuss tomorrow..If you ask the right questions you won't leave there thinking you should've could've ..good luck and happy writing.
2006-10-01 23:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by Roxy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
emotionally abuse means screaming at your baby yelling him scaring him never love him always takin him in a rude way is considered to be a emitional abuse..dont worry promise them that you wont do it again they will understand im sure..
2006-10-01 23:40:45 · answer #9 · answered by cool k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋