PTSD

[pinkmeetsred]

Hi Mamas,

I was just diagnosed with PTSD resulting from my son's birth almost 10 months ago. Anyone have any words of wisdom or advice for me as I start on my new path to healing? My midwife has recommended intensive counseling as our starting point and I think I agree.

Thanks.

Comments

[ailbhe]

I found CBT and rest periods with no counselling at all very helpful. It's hard work, and I found it important to take breaks from "getting well" to just enjoy my baby. Which I was able to do because of having had counselling.

Good luck. Be gentle with yourself. Remember that it's worth the effort.

[pinkmeetsred]

Thank you.

[pinkmeetsred]

I'll check that out, thanks.

[brazen]

my PTSD is also from the birth of my child. i was already seeing a psych for PND so have just continued in the same way really.

good luck