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Q: Husband With Post Natal Depression
asked by: LadyRoux on July 18th, 2007
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I have just found out that I am unexpectantly pregnant. My husband with whom I had a very loving and stable relationship has taken the news extremely badly. I believe he may be suffering form the first signs of paternal post natal depression. I do not know what to do to help him overcome the fears that seem to be overwhelming him. I am worried sick as he has said that he cannot face to touch me and now has spoken of even getting a divorce. Is there anyone out there who has had a similar experience? Any advice on how to handle this situation would be greatly appreciated.
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Dale123
replied on July 18th, 2007
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WOW I am very sorry to hear that! So, everything was OK then this happened out of the blue? Could he just have a fear of having children or being a parent? Will he sit and talk to you? Maybe the best thing would to be to talk to a councellor.. Find out exactly how he's feeling to. I am soo sorry. However I would also like to congradulate you on your pregnancy. I will go online and do some research and hopefully I can find some sites that may help you. Honestly I have never gone through what you are, but I really felt the need to respond. I will def look now for anything online.
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Dale123
replied on July 18th, 2007
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LadyRoux
replied on July 18th, 2007
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Well everything was fine until about 24 hours after me telling him I think I'm pregnant. In fact we had the type of relationship that many of our friends envied. I honestly never thought that this would be his reaction. I knew he would be shocked, but divorce! I think he does have a fear of being a parent but as I always wanted children I find it very hard to understand. I don't know if he'll talk to a councellor although I will suggest it. Thank you for your concern though.
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Dale123
replied on July 18th, 2007
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LadyRoux wrote:
Well everything was fine until about 24 hours after me telling him I think I'm pregnant. In fact we had the type of relationship that many of our friends envied. I honestly never thought that this would be his reaction. I knew he would be shocked, but divorce! I think he does have a fear of being a parent but as I always wanted children I find it very hard to understand. I don't know if he'll talk to a councellor although I will suggest it. Thank you for your concern though.


Maybe it would be worth it though for both of you. Even if you went. Perhaps, they could give you a better understanding as to what could be going on. Have you asked him why he is so upset, if you have discussed this in the past? Is he the type to plan and try to keep goals and timelines etc. I guess I would understand more if you were having problems before hand? Did you use any birth control methods?
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