Im 13 weeks pregnant and its been like 1 week im feeling extremely depressed, i dont know what to do and i feel lost i suffer from a bipolar disorder and im not taking medication for it, Im starting to have suicidal idealization, and i dont want to go anywhere i stay home all day i dont take a bath as often as i would love too, and im neglecting my kids and husband im so scare to even talk to anyone, what can i do? its medication safe during pregnancy?

I’m almost 17 weeks pregnant and consistently worried about the stability of my growing familys’ finances. I had to leave my night shift job a few weeks ago due to severe exhaustion and ‘morning’ sickness; I had hoped to work throughout my pregnancy to save money.

My husband is graduating college this month, and works part time at a job based on tips (his income fluctuates). He does not seem as worried as I am about our future financial situation. I’m so anxious about what kind of jobs he will be able to find when he gets out there next year, if it will be enough to support our little family. This is an unexpected pregnancy, and though I’m thrilled at the idea of being a mother I’m less than enthused about continuing to live in his parents’ beach house (rent free) because we can’t afford to go it on our own. I appreciate his family’s help, but I feel like I don’t have anything to call my own which is entirely depressing. Has anyone else been in a less than perfect financial situation when you became pregnant? How did you cope with the depression and anxiety?

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So last week I found out that I am pregnant. I am 5 weeks pregnant and going insane trying to figure out how I got pregnant. I have been on it for 11 months and took it every night like clockwork. I was also taking other medication for depression but my doctor said that those do not interact with the pill. Has anyone else ever got pregnant on the pill? My husband thinks I am deceiving him some how. I am so much in shock since this is very much an unplanned pregnancy.

Since the beginning of my 2nd trimester i have felt very sad and depressed. I don’t think about hurting myself or anything, just really sad. Like i don;t know what i am doing. How do i prepare for this baby? I am scared to talk to my doctor for fear that she would call social services or something. I had that happen before when i was a child, went to a therapist said i was depressed so they called social services. I have always suffered from depression since i hit puberty. but never medicated. I don’t know if its possible to have Post par tum depression while pregnant, or just my hormones. another reason i don’t want to talk to my doctor is that i was raised very old fashioned by my grandmother who taught me not to say anything about depression to anyone. Just deal with i. my question is, is it normal to feel depressed and lonely during pregnancy, even with a husband around to support you??

I’ll be honest here. I’ve suffered with depression on and off for over 10 years. I have been on medication up to 4 years ago. During the last 4 years, i’ve felt relief from depression and haven’t worried about it.
Now, i’m 9 weeks along and it started before becoming pregnant.. I know where it’s coming from. Since you don’t know me, I can be 100% honest. Its work: when I’m at work, thinking about work I’d rather die then face it. I have a WONDERFUL life outside of work. Before I found out I was expecting I was looking for something better. I’m so excited for the baby and my husbands and i’s start of a family!
I can promise you, I would NEVER kill myself, its just how horrible I’m feeling about it…..(when i was at my worse, I would have dying thoughts but I know I would never ever do that)
Anyways, is there any medication that a pregnant women can take for depression? Or prohaps what have you done with depression during pregnancy?
I have an appt with my doctor in 10 days (also get to see the baby on the ultrasound!!) so I do plan on talking to him about it.
Thank you

Hi girls (and guys)! This is going to be long, so please bare with me. I am currently 32w1d pregnant with my 2nd child (it’s a boy!). I had my daughter at only 18 and married her father. We did our best to make things work, but we just were not meant for each other so we have been divorced and seperated for a little over 2 years. I have been dating another man for 2 years now. We actually just got engaged in April. We talked about having kids in the future, but had an unexpected pregnancy instead (i was on the pill). While we were scared of what was to come, we both embraced it and enjoyed this entire pregnancy. He has come to every doctor’s appointment, every ultrasound, showed off our 3d ultrasounds more than I have, is always rubbing my belly, and sings happy birthday to the baby every week. What I am trying to say is he is very hands on and helpful.

Everything was fine until Tuesday. He decided to disappear for the night where he slept in a park just because he did not want to come home. I saw him the next day where he was at his family’s house and we talked for about an hour. He told me he wants to be in the baby’s life, but he can’t be with me anymore. He can’t be with anyone. I got no further explanation than that. He said there is nothing I can do to change his mind.

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Hi girls (and guys)! This is going to be long, so please bare with me. I am currently 32w1d pregnant with my 2nd child (it’s a boy!). I had my daughter at only 18 and married her father. We did our best to make things work, but we just were not meant for each other so we have been divorced and seperated for a little over 2 years. I have been dating another man for 2 years now. We actually just got engaged in April. We talked about having kids in the future, but had an unexpected pregnancy instead (i was on the pill). While we were scared of what was to come, we both embraced it and enjoyed this entire pregnancy. He has come to every doctor’s appointment, every ultrasound, showed off our 3d ultrasounds more than I have, is always rubbing my belly, and sings happy birthday to the baby every week. What I am trying to say is he is very hands on and helpful.

Everything was fine until Tuesday. He decided to disappear for the night where he slept in a park just because he did not want to come home. I saw him the next day where he was at his family’s house and we talked for about an hour. He told me he wants to be in the baby’s life, but he can’t be with me anymore. He can’t be with anyone. I got no further explanation than that. He said there is nothing I can do to change his mind.

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I’m 32 weeks w/ baby #1. I have GAD (general anxiety disorder) and was on meds for it 2 yrs ago then tried a couple different kinds late last year (unsuccessfully, so I stopped- didn’t like them/didn’t help like the pills I had a couple yrs ago). So I’m pregnant now and my anxiety seems to have worsened and I don’t want to take meds while still carrying… Yes, anxiety comes w/ pregnancy but it’s worse with GAD and really bothering me. I’m wondering about tips to manage my anxiety (no attacks, just small episodes that are coming more frequently) and ways to cope or settle down. Any input from experience?

I’m 6 weeks pregnant with my 4th baby. I have been suffering from anxiety and panic disorder for the past 6 months with no treatment. Gets worse during period times also. My pregnancy has been going well up to about a week ago. My anxiety is sooo much worse. Its making me dizzy and spaced out, palpitations often, feeling depressed and just feeling like myself. I was so happy and now I am a wreck! I’m not even happy to be pregnant anymore, I almost feel like keeping myself in the house all day and never going anywhere. I have 4 other kids to take care of. Im afraid I will not cope and will fall into a deeep depression and anxiety state. What do I do? Havent been to doc yet cause waiting for my insurance to kick in. What will happen if I tell him how im feeling? What treatment is available for me? I cant go on like this for 9 months!!! Hubby works long hours so hard for him to help me out!