Counselling
Many mums find counselling helpful - it's all part of the talking therapy. Something called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is especially useful and you should be able to get this on the NHS. Ask your doctor for a referral.Little things you can do to help yourself...
Little, but very important in speeding up the recovery process. You need to be kind to yourself and look after yourself. Sadly, you are human, not superwoman, and you need to be patient and allow yourself to get better. You wouldn't play tennis with a broken arm...so don't feel you need to push yourself "back to normal" as soon as possible.Find like minded friends
Even one like minded friend can be enough to get you through the day. Someone to go for a walk with, have coffee and a chat. Here are some ways you can start to make new friends locally. click hereGet local help and support
You might not have family locally and you can't do it all by yourself. There are ways you can get local help and support during this tough time...Remember these 3 things every day
- post-natal depression is an illness (compare it to a broken arm)
- You will get better
- You are doing a great job...and you are a great mum
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