Just reading a question, and i realised that depression is not really aware of! it is increasingly becoming a larger and larger problem, Slowly it is becoming recognised.

I was diagnosed with post-natal depression when Kobe was 4mths old. I would like to share my story with others.

before i was diagnosed i was very angry and bitter towards myself. Kobe was a brilliant baby (still is), But with my partner out of work, a new born and finance troubles i nearly went over the edge! I constatnly picked fights with my partner. the only time i was ok, was when i had Kobe in my arms.

I would cry for hours over, litterally, spilt milk. I would not talk to any one for days. i would totally retreat, or the opposite and lash out at everyone around me.

Thankfully i had a wonderful partner. He has battled depression for nearly 7years. He was watching me closely and realised the first signs of depression setting in. For him to convince me, we had a chat, and i took it too personally and lost it. i fell into a heap on the floor and cried, rocked my self for nearly an hour.

He came with me to the doctor and he was fantastic. Held my hand the entire time. The doctor was fantastic too. He explained that 1 in 5 women will get some type of depression either during the pregnancy or after the birth ( known as PRE and POST-natal depression) This rate is something like 3-in-1 for young and first time mums!

I was astounded that such a big problem could exist. THANKFULLY, people are realising depresion IS and Illness and are spreading the word.

MY TREATMENT- i was put onto some mild anti-depressants. which have worked wonders. It isnt a matter of just, "here, dose your self up on these love, you'll be fine". It has a lot to do with positive thinking, and seeing the good in everything.it wont work, unless you help it!

 Thanks to my DOCTOR, my medication and my wonderful partner ( he was also my counsellor) i am on the road to recovery and have never been so happy!

If you think you, or a friend/relative may be suffering from "depression" i strongly urge you to talk to some one. Its the best thing i ever did!

It wont get fixed over night, but it does get better everyday!

Bets of luck and thinking of you all

Jade