tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post4797880640988879728..comments2024-03-24T22:17:41.115+10:00Comments on Finding Myself Young: I'm glad I got postnatal depressionFinding Myself Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-78357289735326113512014-03-24T21:00:13.735+10:002014-03-24T21:00:13.735+10:00How good of you to share. I'm sure you'll...How good of you to share. I'm sure you'll give hope to someone not feeling well or coping by sharing your positiveness and proactive respsonses. Good on you for seeing the positives. Shes so lucky to have you as a Mumma! xx Thank you for linking in for Sunday Brunch again xxMums Take Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029129945382578533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-48839778180030641562014-03-24T11:10:49.241+10:002014-03-24T11:10:49.241+10:00Your perspective towards PND is so great! I'm ...Your perspective towards PND is so great! I'm sure you're incredibly grateful to be able to shine through with so much strength :) And yes I completely agree, sometimes we don't realise just how badly we need the support of our mums until we're crashing and they're swooping in to lend a hand.<br />Visiting from the Sunday Brunch at Mums Take Five. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03047686121038657273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-47998149549819163122014-03-23T23:46:51.290+10:002014-03-23T23:46:51.290+10:00Congratulations on being brave enough to reach out...Congratulations on being brave enough to reach out, and on using that experience to make yourself stronger. And congratulations on being brave enough to share that journey with the world, open dialogue like this is the only way to break down the stigmas around mental illness. You kicked PNDs ass!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-13606925029836244522014-03-23T21:52:44.016+10:002014-03-23T21:52:44.016+10:00The positive light you've taken on a truly str...The positive light you've taken on a truly stressful and upsetting time in your life is amazing. You can either let those experiences consume you or do what you have done and think of the positive aspects and how they have made you so much stronger. <br />So glad that you have a special bond with your little one and your mum, that you will always have to rely on!!<br />Visiting from Sunday Sheridan Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508941415130235500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-1265240933601891932014-03-23T10:24:31.247+10:002014-03-23T10:24:31.247+10:00It's definitely been an emotional journey for ...It's definitely been an emotional journey for me (including the four years before getting pregnant due to infertility). Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-72503703507169027442014-03-23T10:22:21.265+10:002014-03-23T10:22:21.265+10:00Oh yea if I could take away the anxiety and sadnes...Oh yea if I could take away the anxiety and sadness I would, but its kind of what gives me the perspective to see how far I've come too.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-85937372988004257602014-03-23T10:20:53.998+10:002014-03-23T10:20:53.998+10:00Thankyou! Yes, I've been waiting to have this ...Thankyou! Yes, I've been waiting to have this kind of relationship with my mum for years.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-86965776671124760582014-03-23T10:19:37.540+10:002014-03-23T10:19:37.540+10:00Exactly Kirsty, all our experiences good and bad h...Exactly Kirsty, all our experiences good and bad have moulded us into the people we are today :)Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-72937242768319370142014-03-23T10:18:04.003+10:002014-03-23T10:18:04.003+10:00I don't think I could cope with 3 in 3.5 years...I don't think I could cope with 3 in 3.5 years! My friend has just had twins and has a 3 yr old, she is superwoman.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-548770848711276762014-03-23T10:16:28.244+10:002014-03-23T10:16:28.244+10:00Renae, it still scares me to think I may get it ag...Renae, it still scares me to think I may get it again with future babies, but I'm a lot more confident with the structures I have in place to support me now. I didn't have anyone at first except T, my mum came and stayed with us because the psychologist said she had to, but it ended being for the best. My in-laws live hours away too in another state. Its a testament to your relationship Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-89409191701756288912014-03-23T10:09:11.303+10:002014-03-23T10:09:11.303+10:00Thanks Rebecca, I try to look at the positive side...Thanks Rebecca, I try to look at the positive side of most situations :)<br />Its a great quote, I love it.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-11337948217551451422014-03-23T01:57:38.032+10:002014-03-23T01:57:38.032+10:00I something thinks that modern western culture ten...I something thinks that modern western culture tends to put a lot of expectation on women to bounce back quickly after birth. our bodies are indeed stronger than we think, but at the same time it has been a very physically and emotionally draining journey over 9 months... maybe longer for those that had fertility issues. so as you say, it is a mixed blessing that the PND situation allowed you to Serenelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08543637464522974865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-49588919873961150662014-03-22T18:23:20.139+10:002014-03-22T18:23:20.139+10:00That's a great way to look at your PND. I oft...That's a great way to look at your PND. I often think the same about the paths that my mental illness has at times taken me down. If I could have taken away the pain, sure I would have but the experiences and the eventual outcomes I wouldn't take back. Tegan Churchillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437605496110028625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-17402267954905498042014-03-22T13:17:37.826+10:002014-03-22T13:17:37.826+10:00Your strength really does shine through in this po...Your strength really does shine through in this post. What an awful thing to have to go through. Parenting a new born is hard enough at the best of times! Your positivity is inspiring. I especially loved the bit about you and your mum having the opportunity to grow closer. That's a lovely silver lining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-52191148348228990962014-03-22T08:11:56.497+10:002014-03-22T08:11:56.497+10:00So glad to read this Toni! I feel the same about m...So glad to read this Toni! I feel the same about my struggles with depression - if I had not have had them I would not be the person I am today and I would not have started a blog and I would not have found tools, specialists and resources to help me become a stronger person. It's good and healthy to see the positive amid the negative - have a great weekend my friend!Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645347058596682545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-65191200858231593372014-03-21T21:36:21.054+10:002014-03-21T21:36:21.054+10:00I agree that we are only given what we can cope wi...I agree that we are only given what we can cope with. This was particularly relevant when our third child came along, I didn't know how I could cope with 3 precious souls in 3.5 years but somehow I did. It wasn't easy, I was depressed for a bit, miserable but I survived! As you are now doing! Emily @ Have A Laugh On Mehttp://www.havealaughonme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-58838893574507313392014-03-21T21:22:50.241+10:002014-03-21T21:22:50.241+10:00It's so wonderful that you can see the silver ...It's so wonderful that you can see the silver lining! I had PND with both my daughters but I just can't feel that way about my experience unfortunately. The first time wasn't nice (my daughter had the milk protein allergy too) and unfortunately it affected our bond in a way that took years to repair. I was already having the home visits and my nurse is the one who picked up on it and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05002022136762898383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-45012907318933651902014-03-21T21:17:59.396+10:002014-03-21T21:17:59.396+10:00This is such a positive post about your experience...This is such a positive post about your experience Toni. It shows strength in character that you have been able to share what you learned with others. I also love that verse from Proverbs. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01195539977918003393noreply@blogger.com