Should i go back to hospital again

[tessjs]

I was admitted to a hospital in early Oct when i gave birth last year and it deals with PND.i had been off my normal meds for depression as they werent safe in pregnancy they put me on meds that didnt work and I was a mess my whole pregnancy.I was put back on my normal meds again in hospital and started to feel better after the birth.By the way have a long history of depression and anxiety.I stayed there three weeks.I had to pay $1450.00 for my son to stay there with me as they have both of you being in there and only my private health paid for me.I frankly couldn't afford that and it was a blow having to pay it.Around the nine week mark after i had come home and weeks were going by I started to feel down again but then I'd feel better etc and ok some weeks.But a MIL visit has set me back really badly as we don't get on and the anxiety has returned and I feel overwhelmed by everyday things like I was when I was admitted back in October.I dunno if its PND hitting me or just my meds failing again.i don't know whats wrong,I can't see the doctor that was treating me at that hospital till after the 10 feb and frankly I'm freaking out.Finding it hard to deal with the baby and not coping with everyday life things.Appetite has gone down and lost interest in everyday things again.

The hospital is really restrictive and you have to record when your LO poos wees and sleeps.Its really hard environment. Everything is scheduled your stuck in your room alone most of the time.And hospital food is the worst.

Should i ask to be referred again to get help?I've upped my meds and am hoping they will work again.

I can;t afford it but know I'm not right.....and I'm not feeling good again.

Its $70.00 a day for my bub to stay at a hospital like that with me.Its the only place where I live that provides treatment such as this.I also had to pay out of pocket for blood tests and urine tests when i was staying there which mounted up too.my private cover didn't cover this.

 

[happysaurus]

I guess that only you know how badly you feel. If you've thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby or anyone else then I'd say "yes, you need the help". If you just need support then perhaps try and put that in place rather than another inpatient stay. But really, do what's best for you right now. I hope you're feeling better today.