I had one of the most unpleasant experiences of my life this week. I'm still reeling to be honest. When I was first diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, it was recommended that I should see a gynaecologist to try to gain some more insight and a tailored treatment/contraception plan. Straight away, I got a referral to the wonderful OBGYN who delivered Isaac and referred me to the Mother Baby Unit when I was so unwell after his birth, and who helped me validate that my experience was not normal - both the birth and the weeks after. I had to wait nearly three months for an appointment, which is fairly standard for most specialist appointments and I didn't think much of it until about a week beforehand. The practice I needed to attend is in the same place as the hospital where I gave birth, and I hadn't been back since my post-Isaac six week check up where I was in a fog of exhaustion, fear and depression, and where Mum and I were in a (minor) car accident imm...
The diary (ramblings) of an anxious Mum.