I feel sometime that when i am with my child i feel like she is not mine and then sometime i know she mine, i have felt like this since the day she was born cause i didnt have a very good pregnancy and also not a very good birth so it was quite a shock to take in of her being here. i have been to the doctor and health visitor and they have said it could be slight post depression she is 18mths and a handful and i would just like tips on wat to do on bolding issues or just other mothering stuff you can suggest thanks looking forward to some answers.
2007-01-24 04:52:35 · 5 answers · asked by mel240982 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Firstly, it is great u are admitting this. Well done, that takes a lot of guts!
It does sound like post natal depression to me (although I am no expert).
Go back to your Doctors & speak with him. Im sure he will put u on anti-depressents for a short while till u r feeling better.
Keep your chin up & I wish u love & luck xx
2007-01-24 05:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Mel,
It sounds like it could be a touch of PND (post natal depression) but you don't always have to have medication for it - sometimes counselling helps.
Talk to your docs and your HV and take advantage of any help you are offered be it from family or friends.
Bonding is most often done by spending time interacting together - playing, singing, reading, walking etc.
Are there any mother and toddler groups near you or are you on your own a lot of the time? Sometimes people forget we are our own people inside as well as mums and we occasionally need some adult time and talk. Toddler groups can often give you that - bringing you in contact with people who may be in a similar position.
Come and join our forum www.fabfamilies.com where we have both mums and dads who may have been through or going through similar feelings - it is also a place where you can meet cyber friends with like minded people and chat rather than just ask questions.
It may help you to know you are not alone.
2007-01-24 13:08:32 · answer #2 · answered by The Dragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does sound like post natal depression!! go to your doctor and ask to speak to a councellor. if you have had a bad pregnancy and birth then you have probably not bonded properly with her. don`t be hard on yourself about it though!!! this can make you feel worse. just take one day at a time......you will get through it. take care. xx
2007-01-24 13:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by nicola 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
post natal depression go and see your doctor and get some advice
2007-01-24 13:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by Diddley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to discuss this more thoroughly with your daughter. It sounds to me like you are describing post-partum depression and you CAN get help for that. Please do get help before you do something to hurt the baby or yourself!
2007-01-24 13:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋