Post Natal Depression
Jun 26th 2008, 11:19 am
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Post Natal Depression
After the birth of my children I suffered quite badly with PND and I was just wondering whether I have to submit this on my husband's EOI
(he has 195 points)? I was treated by a doctor with AD for a few months than I was fine. I suppose my concern is that it may be viewed negatively. By the way Im in my 40's now so no more babies and no more PND. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.
(he has 195 points)? I was treated by a doctor with AD for a few months than I was fine. I suppose my concern is that it may be viewed negatively. By the way Im in my 40's now so no more babies and no more PND. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.
Jun 26th 2008, 11:21 am
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Re: Post Natal Depression
After the birth of my children I suffered quite badly with PND and I was just wondering whether I have to submit this on my husband's EOI
(he has 195 points)? I was treated by a doctor with AD for a few months than I was fine. I suppose my concern is that it may be viewed negatively. By the way Im in my 40's now so no more babies and no more PND. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.
(he has 195 points)? I was treated by a doctor with AD for a few months than I was fine. I suppose my concern is that it may be viewed negatively. By the way Im in my 40's now so no more babies and no more PND. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.
PND is common.
Jun 26th 2008, 1:07 pm
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Re: Post Natal Depression
Hey ahoney,
As cleopatra has rightly said.. its VERY common. No-one is going to look badly on a spell of PND. ALL the mums i know (including myself) suffered from it after their kids, so it aint an issue.
Not too sure what you should write, but if it was me i would just give dates and treatment given. i.e. jan - july - treated with a course of anti-depressants, depressive episode overcome. (or something along those lines).
I really wouldnt worry about it at all.
Good luck
C xxx
As cleopatra has rightly said.. its VERY common. No-one is going to look badly on a spell of PND. ALL the mums i know (including myself) suffered from it after their kids, so it aint an issue.
Not too sure what you should write, but if it was me i would just give dates and treatment given. i.e. jan - july - treated with a course of anti-depressants, depressive episode overcome. (or something along those lines).
I really wouldnt worry about it at all.
Good luck
C xxx
Jun 26th 2008, 9:17 pm
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Re: Post Natal Depression
After the birth of my children I suffered quite badly with PND and I was just wondering whether I have to submit this on my husband's EOI
(he has 195 points)? I was treated by a doctor with AD for a few months than I was fine. I suppose my concern is that it may be viewed negatively. By the way Im in my 40's now so no more babies and no more PND. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.
(he has 195 points)? I was treated by a doctor with AD for a few months than I was fine. I suppose my concern is that it may be viewed negatively. By the way Im in my 40's now so no more babies and no more PND. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.
I had depression in the 2 years running up to the application. Came off the AD's just before the meds. I had to have a specialist report done but all good.
Please don't worry about it.
They are not looking for perfection, just concerned about long term care costs which are irrelevant in your case!
Best wishes!
Jun 26th 2008, 9:23 pm
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Re: Post Natal Depression
hi girls
please don't take this the wrong way at all but even though I do feel for all those who have had and do have now PND ........Ii still had to smile when I read in the original post .........
I was treated by a doctor with AD
No offence at all to anyone ..... but a laugh sometimes really is a great treatment !!!!
please don't take this the wrong way at all but even though I do feel for all those who have had and do have now PND ........Ii still had to smile when I read in the original post .........
I was treated by a doctor with AD
No offence at all to anyone ..... but a laugh sometimes really is a great treatment !!!!
Jun 27th 2008, 10:58 pm
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Re: Post Natal Depression
Hi ahoney
The best thing to do is declare your PND on the EOI and when you go for your medical take a letter from your doctor stating when you had your PND, the lenght of time you were ill, the course of treatment you had, the outcome of that treatment and the lilelyhood of it happening again. I know you said no more babies but just to be sure they understand the reason for the PND and the AD's (not saying case officers are a bit thick but just cover the base).
I was asked for a review of my medical condition even though the doctor at the medical said I did not need one.
Just have it ready.
Foxy
The best thing to do is declare your PND on the EOI and when you go for your medical take a letter from your doctor stating when you had your PND, the lenght of time you were ill, the course of treatment you had, the outcome of that treatment and the lilelyhood of it happening again. I know you said no more babies but just to be sure they understand the reason for the PND and the AD's (not saying case officers are a bit thick but just cover the base).
I was asked for a review of my medical condition even though the doctor at the medical said I did not need one.
Just have it ready.
Foxy
Jun 28th 2008, 4:40 am
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Re: Post Natal Depression
Wasn't a problem for me. I was just honest on the application and nothing mroe was asked.
Jun 28th 2008, 9:50 pm
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Re: Post Natal Depression
Hi Jacky here,I suffered with this after the birth of my second child,or so the doctor said..went in to the doctor to get help because my son wasn't sleeping and came out with anti depressents for me..lol..but never even thought about declaring this..Its all on my medical records and there were never any questions asked about this....hope this helps...Jacky
