Has anyone dealt with depression during pregnancy?
For the past couple weeks, I’ve just had an overwhelming feeling of helplessness. It seems to be for no apparent reason. Now in the past week, I have absolutely no appetite. I have to force myself to eat something. I have had extreme feelings of regret for getting pregnant again, but I was extremely excited about it just a few weeks ago. I’ve been working on crocheting baby blankets and hats and such, but now I don’t even want to look at them. I can’t sleep at night, I just roll around in bed. I get maybe 3 or 4 hours. If it wasn’t for my other son, I wouldn’t even want to get up. I’ve been easily frustrated, and irritable with my family. I have to absolutely force myself to do any cleaning around the house. I don’t know why I’m feeling this way. This is supposed to be a happy time, but I find myself dreading it more every day. I was diagnosed with another disorder when I was a child, and have struggled with depression my entire life, but it’s been really good for 2 years now, and all of the sudden it’s back. My husband is really starting to worry that I’m putting the baby under stress. Is there anything I can do to stop these feelings?
I am 28 weeks now.
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First off all, take a deep breath. you are not alone, Many women feel this way while pregnant. You can blame part of it on your hormones. How far along are you? I would see your doctor about this right away. Your husband is right to be concerned, but try not to worry so much about it. It will only add to your stress, and depression. if you have a history of depression, there is a good chance it is back. Ideally, you do not want to take anything (like meds) while pregnant, but sometimes the risk outweighs the damages if left untreated. There are a few medications approved for use during pregnancy. Do you have a line of support? Friends to talk to? If not, you need that asap. It is a prooven fact that people who have other people to talk to, are a lot healthier(and happier) then those who are isolated. if you are alone, try joining a mothers group. Google one for you area. Ask your Doctor for recourse’s….And remember…It will not be like this forever!!!! Soon enough, you will have a beautiful baby in your arms(and not getting sleep for a whole other reason!!!!)