depression...how can you tell

[dora the ex...]

how can you tell if its depression or just a bad day... seems ive had alot lately,ive always been a little moody.you know just before af but since amy was about 12wks old (she nearly 6months) im feeling down every few days not just down but like i could just pack up and leave i often feel like i just cant cope anymore i cant talk to anyone i just dont know what to do i spoke to a friend yesterday and mentioned my pill im on logynon..ive been on this pill for yrs before and after my girls but now...i dont know 1 day im fine the next im not i cry for no reason i flip my lid at the slightest thing i just dont know whats wrong with me.. anyone got any sugestions or advice please....is it just a rough time,depression or just bad case of moods
thank you in advance
carrie x

[Nics]

I cant answer on the depression front carrie as I havent suffered it, but I can tell you that I went on the pill once and once only because it turned me into the pyscho bitch from hell!!

I do think though that theres a difference between being depressed for no reason and depressed because youve had a tough time of it recently and you have havent you, maybe you just need to give yourself time to get over the past few months.

N xx

[Pancake01]

You have been going through a hell of a lot lately, so it's not surprising you are down. Lack of sleep won't be helping you either. Everything seems so much worse when you don't get much sleep.

I don't really know what to suggest, apart from try and sleep when you can, and see the doctor for a chat.

Do you live in a Sure Start area? If so, you might be able to get practical support from a family health worker. I have one and she's great. Do you have family/friends who could look after Amy for a couple of hours whilst you catch up on some sleep?

[Julesb]

You have had an awful lot of stuff going on just recently and certainly lack of sleep isn't helping the matter.

I'd go and have a word with your doc, just to make sure that you are not suffering from PND.

I hope things soon start picking up for you.x

[Miss Frosty]

I would second what the others have said. Get your self to the Doctors or speak to your Health Visitor to make sure you don't have PND.

I took a while to admit to anyone that I wasn't coping, but can honestly say that I feel much better that I have been diagnosed with PND iyswim and that I am getting some support!

It is hard for everyone with a new baby, so the fact that you have 3 children, I think means you are coping fine, just need a bit of support.

HTH

p.m if you need to chat

MF

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[bisy backson]

hi carrie,

there are some online tests you can do to give an indication of whether its likely to be depression or not - sorry i haven't got any links but they would probably come up on a search.

the tests are not a diagnosis but can help you distinguish between depression and general feeling down.

although its best to go to a doctor and not try and self diagnose.

hope you can sort things out

bbxx

[dora the ex...]

cheers ladies for your advice i shall have a look on that site thanks alot xx

[Jamtart]

aw carrie I have only just seen this :higgies:

I have no idea if you have depression, but you have had a rough time of it lately! I agree you should chat to your GP or HV to see if its PND!

You have been a fantastic support to me, even with everything going on in your life, so please talk to me if you need to... I will be here for you just as much as you have been for me! :higgies:

[dora the ex...]

You have been a fantastic support to me, even with everything going on in your life, so please talk to me if you need to... I will be here for you just as much as you have been for me! :higgies:

aww cheers hun xx:higgies: back to you x