Month: January 2020

Do we ever really talk anymore?

Making my Mark

I am reminded on a regular basis how important it is to talk. I don’t mean the type of day to day talking, I mean really talk. You know the mushy sensitive stuff. Feelings, problems, hopes and dreams.

I know that may seem like a nauseating way to start a blog but it is true.

It wasn’t that long ago that we actually had to pick up a phone, write a letter or physically pop over to have a conversation with someone. Shock horror to the Gen Z-ers but we didn’t have mobile phones or the internet. Yet now we don’t have to do that, many of us (myself included at times) have forgotten the value of conversation.

Just that general tone of your voice, or the look on your face may be enough of a trigger for someone to know something wasn’t right, there was something you wanted to…

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What support is available?

G-Mumma

Chatting on the Vlog about the different points of contact for professional support. Have a watch at the link below:

As a first point of call, speak to your GP or health visitor.

The NHS site on post-natal depression has a useful tool to search for post-natal depression support in your area – have a look here: https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Postnatal-depression-information-and-support/LocationSearch/332

There are 3 types of treatment:

  1. Self Help
  2. Therapy
  3. Medication

In my previous post/vlog I talk about my experience with CBT therapy, what it involved and how I benefited from it. That doesn’t mean it is the right option for everyone though and your GP is the best placed to assess the severity of your symptoms and talk you through the pros and cons of different treatment options or maybe a combination of options.

Of course, the NHS is resource strapped so depending on your area and the support available there may…

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