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Why do friends not understand?

Sham Sham - posted on 01/05/2010 ( 2 moms have responded )

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I am 23 years old and have a 19 month old son.
Since giving birth i have been diagnosed with PND and have been having a real tough time of it lately.
Not many of my friends have children and so dont understand what i am going through at all, and of the ones who do their children are of school age.
I know that i need to find another circle of friends that have children my age and that live in my area, but its so difficult putting myself out there especially as i have PND.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Mandy - posted on 01/30/2010

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Hi Sham,
It is tough getting out there and meeting new people but you are probarley stronger than you think. There are some great childrens centres across the country run by sure start (governemnt funded), not only do they have mums n tots groups, but they have support groups, various activities just for mums with a free chreche for the little ones and most valuable of all parent workers. Parent workers are there to support parents and are very friendly and understanding. my advice would be to look up the phone number for your local sure start childrens centre and give them a call, they will be happy to meet you and show you around the centre and help you in any way they can.

hope this helps

Persia - posted on 01/10/2010

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Hi Sham, while I havent been diagnosed with PND, I did have a rocky start at the begining of motherhood. Which yeah not alot of people understand because they just think you should instantly bond and all the rest of it, and yeah their children are in school. I'm not sure if your on myspace or Facebook, but they have alot of groups you can join and find people in your area people who are maybe going through the same as you or who just have children your age. Another thing is it's over the net which you may find helpful because you dont have to meet up straight away. Also have you been to any mum's 'n' tot groups, It's kind of hard getting started and get talking to other mums but I find it a nice place to be where I can sort of be normal while my son runs around like a mad man =] Theres something on the web called net mums, they can find you a local group =]

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