Postpartum anxiety and depression help

English is not my best, maybe you can use translater? Wat vervelend dat je je zo voelt en heel goed dat je gaat praten met de huisarts. Helaas zijn de wachtlijsten lang. Wellicht kun je tot die tijd gesprekken aanvragen met de praktijk ondersteuner? De wachtlijsten zijn ook lang omdat dat zorg contracten heeft met de verzekeraars. Wellicht dat een zorgaanbieder die dat niet heeft sneller plek heeft. Het nadeel is wel dat je de kosten gedeeltelijk zelf moet betalen. Heel veel sterkte!

Usually Huisartsen/GP's have what's called a "Praktijkondersteuner", they someone who isn't quite a psychologist, but they can help/support in that area until an actual psychologist can see you. I have seen one for a while, while I was on the waiting list, and they were a great help to me. Also, please know that in case of crisis, there are often ways that you can get help sooner: make sure your GP knows your urgency. If you need to be referred sooner than in a couple of days, call then again to move up the appointment. There's also something called the POP poli in most hospitals, where they specialise in psychological help surrounding pregnancy. Your verloskundige/gynaecoloog/OB-GYN can refer you to them. I hope you will get the help you need soon ❤️

Excuses for my level of Englisch writing. Speaking is not a big problem but writing is a few years ago, at school. But annyway, i tried my best. Said that you're struggle so much instead of enjoying your new born. But i think its a verry good idea that you try to find the right help. Is it possible that your mental problems are the result of hormon switch after birth? Maybe your GP can help you out. Otherwise you can get a referral letter to go to a ' vrijgevestigd psycholoog' . The have a lot shorter waiting time. Thats because your insurance company pays not the whole invoice an you pay the rest. If you can afford it, its a quick way to find help. Maybe your GP have reference to find a relaible psycologist. Take care and a lots of luck!

Thank you, all!

Do you know Better Help online? They might be able to help you while you wait for a therapist in-person... More info here: https://www.betterhelp.com/ Wishing you good luck on your recovery 🍀