Belle Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hope this is ok, but think might be genuinely helpful to people here! I've written a book about postnatal depression called Fine (Not Fine), about my own experiences of PND but also featuring case studies of women (and men) with a range of perinatal mental illnesses (it's not just depression - anxiety, psychosis, OCD, phobia of childbirth). I also was lucky enough to interview some exceptional medical professionals and charities working in the field. In some cases by dint of knowing people, but sometimes completely randomly I found quite a few contributors who happened to live around here, so it feels like a very local project to me. I hope it's of interest/help to some of you or your loved ones. Big thanks to Dr Christine Langhoff (Dulwich Psychologist) who was one of the professionals I interviewed. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fine-Not-Perspectives-Experiences-Depression/dp/1853432202/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446567724&sr=1-1&keywords=bridget+hargreave Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggie Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Looks really interesting (esp being a HV) will pop,it on my Xmas wish list!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convex Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 congratulations! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Oh Buggie, didn't realise you are an HV now! Every week on Twitter there is a #pndhour Tweet chat thing, it's on a Wednesday in fact (but I can't join tonight) and last week they did it on health visitors! Might be worth looking up some of the historical Tweets if you're interested. I interviewed a fantastic psychiatrist (perinatal specialist) in Mile End who was very sympathetic to HVs, saying how stretched they are. Don't know if you already have a post but if you ever see a vacancy in that area I think she would be wonderful to work with! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollybaby Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Really well done Belle. What a positive way to use your experience. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggie Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Belle - I know, did dip in & out of it but had just got back from a big HV conference where I was on Twitter so much was bit twitter'd out(maybe should pm you my Twitter handle!). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillywoman Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Well done Belle, that's wonderful news. I've popped it in my Christmas hopeful Amazon basket. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 thanks all :) and buggie please do! It's def poss to get Twitter'd out - esp on these types of subjects, quite intense! But some fantastic support on there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonethebeaver Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I've got it at the top of my reading pile. It finally arrived after online ordering shenanigans. Such an important subject. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
midivydale Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Well done Belle! So proud of you. You helped me so much in those dark days and I am thrilled that the book is now out. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellosailor Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Massive congratulations Belle, that's wonderful xx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-930929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayyfa Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Just bought it! Well done, what a fantastic way to make use of your experience.Jenni Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-931342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
samstopit Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 My copy is next to the bed and I am dipping in and out of it, enjoying it very much. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/84527-my-book-about-pnd-is-out/#findComment-932728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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