Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2013 9:36:25 GMT 12
Yes, the good news is, that like many illnesses, with the correct treatment and support you will get better. The length of time can vary from individual to individual, just like the symptoms usually do. But the plain fact is, once sufferers realise and accept that they have PNI, the journey to recovery is beginning already.
We are coming full circle to end the week with some more advice and stories from postpartumprogress.com
Six things that can affect how quickly you are likely to recover from Postpartum Depression. Is one article that you may be interested to read on the subject of recovery.
I'm not going to post the full text here because I wanted to concentrate on this post for the thoughts of survivors when asked to respond to the following, "I knew I was getting better when..."
Jackie K. – When I was able to smile with my baby, laugh with my husband and enjoy my family.
Jade R. – When I could enjoy my children.
Anna P. – When I didn’t have to try so hard to act “normal.”
Tara S. – When I looked forward to leaving the house.
Candace E. – When laughing didn’t feel forced.
Kate S. – When my mom told me I was a delight to be around again.
Erin B. – When I could lay down for the night and be excited about the next day.
A’Driane D. – When I could laugh as my 18-month-old was screaming and refusing to let me wipe his nose.
Tempest B. – When I finally felt that surge of love for my daughter that had been lacking.
Jenna S. – When I could enjoy the moment with my toddler and see the world through his eyes.
Alicia H. – When I started enjoying the little moments with my baby boy.
Jennifer L. – When I was able to sleep without any help from medicine.
Amy R. – When I didn’t cry for a whole 24 hours.
Jennifer F. – When I felt like I was in control instead of the depression.
Kristina G. -When I realized the day had passed by without me having to worry and plan each moment.
Mary L. – When I finally saw the light and felt a huge weight off of my shoulders.
Crystal B. – When my kids hugged me and told me they were glad I wasn’t mad anymore.
Alice M. – When my husband was gone all day and I didn’t feel panic at being alone.
Nadia M. – When I started talking about my experience with postpartum depression in the past tense.
Brooke P. – When a week went by and I didn’t have a depressed day.
Sara M. – When I didn’t dread the next day.
Janna H. – When everyone started saying Janna’s back because I started singing out loud at work and making people laugh again.
Shannon S. – When I felt like myself and had emotions.
Kristen H. – When I had a day in which I mostly felt like myself, and I was too excited to fall asleep because of how good I had felt that day.
Stephanie P. – When I looked at my son and saw the blessing God placed in my care.
Crystal B. – When I didn’t wake up in a panic from the nightmares and I felt rested for the first time in ages.
Jennifer C. – When I was excited to come home from work at the end of each day and see my daughter.
Melissa B. – When I was able to believe that it was okay to cry and that it wasn’t a sign of weakness or failure.
Stacey P. – When I woke up in the morning and didn’t immediately wish it was time to go to bed; hours, minutes and seconds were no longer my enemy.
You will find more responses in the article here.
We are coming full circle to end the week with some more advice and stories from postpartumprogress.com
Six things that can affect how quickly you are likely to recover from Postpartum Depression. Is one article that you may be interested to read on the subject of recovery.
I'm not going to post the full text here because I wanted to concentrate on this post for the thoughts of survivors when asked to respond to the following, "I knew I was getting better when..."
Jackie K. – When I was able to smile with my baby, laugh with my husband and enjoy my family.
Jade R. – When I could enjoy my children.
Anna P. – When I didn’t have to try so hard to act “normal.”
Tara S. – When I looked forward to leaving the house.
Candace E. – When laughing didn’t feel forced.
Kate S. – When my mom told me I was a delight to be around again.
Erin B. – When I could lay down for the night and be excited about the next day.
A’Driane D. – When I could laugh as my 18-month-old was screaming and refusing to let me wipe his nose.
Tempest B. – When I finally felt that surge of love for my daughter that had been lacking.
Jenna S. – When I could enjoy the moment with my toddler and see the world through his eyes.
Alicia H. – When I started enjoying the little moments with my baby boy.
Jennifer L. – When I was able to sleep without any help from medicine.
Amy R. – When I didn’t cry for a whole 24 hours.
Jennifer F. – When I felt like I was in control instead of the depression.
Kristina G. -When I realized the day had passed by without me having to worry and plan each moment.
Mary L. – When I finally saw the light and felt a huge weight off of my shoulders.
Crystal B. – When my kids hugged me and told me they were glad I wasn’t mad anymore.
Alice M. – When my husband was gone all day and I didn’t feel panic at being alone.
Nadia M. – When I started talking about my experience with postpartum depression in the past tense.
Brooke P. – When a week went by and I didn’t have a depressed day.
Sara M. – When I didn’t dread the next day.
Janna H. – When everyone started saying Janna’s back because I started singing out loud at work and making people laugh again.
Shannon S. – When I felt like myself and had emotions.
Kristen H. – When I had a day in which I mostly felt like myself, and I was too excited to fall asleep because of how good I had felt that day.
Stephanie P. – When I looked at my son and saw the blessing God placed in my care.
Crystal B. – When I didn’t wake up in a panic from the nightmares and I felt rested for the first time in ages.
Jennifer C. – When I was excited to come home from work at the end of each day and see my daughter.
Melissa B. – When I was able to believe that it was okay to cry and that it wasn’t a sign of weakness or failure.
Stacey P. – When I woke up in the morning and didn’t immediately wish it was time to go to bed; hours, minutes and seconds were no longer my enemy.
You will find more responses in the article here.