MESSAGES of support have been posted on a website for a nurse who stole drugs from work due to post-natal depression.
Kathryn Grundy, of east Hull, previously told the Mail she took drugs from Hull Royal Infirmary as a "cry for help" because she was suffering from post-natal depression.
Now, followers of a Facebook page dedicated to people suffering from post-natal depression have pledged their support.
Amanda Hizzett, who runs a regional post-natal support group, said: "I put a comment on my Facebook page called Post Natal Depression UK – Scarborough And Surrounding Area about this nurse and there have been people leaving messages wishing her well.
"My heart goes out to this woman and my thoughts are with her and her family at this horrendous time."
Miss Grundy, 34, a senior nurse at Hull Royal Infirmary's A&E department, was sacked after she was convicted of drink-driving and stealing drugs from the hospital.
She was diagnosed with post-natal depression after being caught for the offences.
Miss Grundy developed the condition – which affects more than one in ten women – after the traumatic birth of her second child, who she delivered alone on her bathroom floor. Both Miss Grundy and her fellow healthcare workers all failed to spot the symptoms.
She now feels she has lost everything and is urging others to spot the signs.
Following her heartfelt story, women from across the region have left messages of support for her.
Elaine Hanzak said: "Bless her. It is scary how many health professionals suffer from PND. "It's like the culture expects them to know it all. Let her know she isn't alone."
Dorothy Murphy wrote: "Thankfully, she wasn't seriously hurt and can recover to be the mum she wants to be."
Sue Young congratulated her for highlighting an important issue.
She posted: "Good on Kathryn for speaking out and highlighting the issue. At least she can bring some good out of a tragic incident. I wish her and her family well in her recovery."
Miss Grundy, a nurse of 13 years with no previous convictions, told the Mail: "When I was diagnosed with post-natal depression, I kept thinking that, surely, as a nurse, I should have known.
"I just didn't realise why I was so tearful. If people think they could have post-natal depression, they have to talk to someone. I didn't realise mental illness could be so bad."
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