Reoccurring Post partum depression

My little girl is 2.5 y/o and I was diagnosed with PPD when she was 4 month old. I was on citalopram until she was 1.5 and then was taken off of it. I was doing ok for a little while but the last 6 months have been rough and I have felt lower than ever. Has anyone experienced PPD that comes back and is it even possible for it to still be PPD 2.5 years after giving birth? I have become fully self employed in that time and I'm working constantly and having the pressure to succeed I think has been a lot to deal with so perhaps that has something to do with it, I've just been so low in general, lost contact with a lot of friends and become quite isolated. Has anyone experienced a return in their PPD? is it worth going back to the GP to get put back on citalopram? I'd appreciate hearing other's experiences x

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I’d 100% reach out for support if you are feeling this way again. Things will get better, I promise! I’m currently having CBT as well as taking medication and my therapist is really helping me work through my issues

@Katie so glad that you are getting some support, I think I'll have to do the same. It's frustrating when you think you are finally on top of it and out of nowhere it side sweeps you! I hope the CBT and medication continues to help you, thanks for your reply x

It wouldn’t be classed as PPD now but depression and anxiety can happen at any time and there is no shame in asking for some help & support. You clearly have a lot going on so do what is best for you. Definitely speak to your gp about the options. ❤️

@Lauryn I thought so, I'll reach out to my doctor! Thanks for your reply, I feel like as mums we just crack on until it's hard to ignore. I felt good on the citalopram before, hopefully it's just a case of starting them again for a while! Pain in the bum lol. Thanks hun x

@Louise it’s definitely worth speaking to your gp and figuring out the best way to get yourself back on track. I know what you mean about it being frustrating, I’m going through a phase at the minute of just constantly being overwhelmed and overstimulated which just makes me irritable and shouty and I hate feeling like this

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