What did you do for pregnancy depression?
I have been so depressed lately, I don’t know how to handle it. My husband is away in Army training until July and I miss him so much and all I can do is worry about him and the baby, and I feel like being alone all the time, but I don’t want to be at the same time. I feel very overwhelmed by everything and I don’t know what to do, I really don’t want to take any risks with meds while pregnant, because even though I am 21 weeks along I’m so scared of losing this baby because I already had a miscarriage. I just don’t really know what to do with myself, does anyone else around have this same problem and know how to fix it? Or if not then you could post some funny story about your pregnancy, that might cheer me a bit. I have no idea.
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there must be a lot of other army wives in your exact situation, there may be a club you can join? Being able to talk to other mum-to-be’s might be the best thing for you.
ive actually was in the hospital because of anxiety and stress i got put on Prozac and its been helpin me, talk to ur doc
is it constant? I started feeling really depressed for a while and I found that taking a walk in the fresh air or taking a swim was so relaxing. try to relax, remember the best way to keep you baby safe is to not worry, it can stress the baby. But find something that you enjoy doing, or spend some time learning a new hobby, try knitting or crocheting, or take up something that will keep you busy. It will help get your mind off being depressed and you may find yourself feeling better.
I started seeing a psychiatrist that deals specifically with women’s issues. She has been extremely helpful with my depression and anxiety. I also had a miscarriage before and now I’m pregnant again. I worry about miscarrying and have been extremely depressed because I’ve been dealing with severe morning sickness.
Mine has been so bad that I had to be hospitalized 3 times for dehydration/vomiting/nausea. I had to have a Picc Line put in over a month ago that meant I had to stay home every single day to be hooked up to an IV 24 hours a day with every 8 hour IV Zofran. Not being able to function normally caused my depression to worsen.
Talking to another woman about it, a professional truly helped me and it’s way safer than taking medication for depression during your pregnancy.
Good luck to you.
I think you have a lot on your plate right now with your hubby being in the army right now and that would make anyone nervous. But me too I had pregnancy depression and was anxious most of my pregnancy. I was lucky that my ob/gyn was really patient and told me that after 12 weeks, it’s smooth sailing and that lab our isn’t as horrible as I imagined it would be like. It also helped talking to my mom, taking to friends and going out to my favorite stores. Just trying to get my mind off of my fears. You’re 21 weeks along, so that the chances of you miscarrying are virtually zero. You made it through the first trimester and half way through the second. You are gonna be alright and your baby too. I was very fearful because I suspected that I miscarried too before I had my son and everything turn out just fine.
What also helps is doing relaxation techniques, breathing exercises here’s a link to a place where you can download free relaxation techniques(legally of course) and you can burn them into a CD and listen whenever you are.
http://www.loyola.edu/campuslife/healthservices/counselingcenter/relaxation.html
And if it comforts you at all, I’ll be praying for you to have a fast and safe delivery and for the rest of your pregnancy to be very comfortable. I will also be praying for your hubby too:)
God bless you!
I went through bad anxiety while pregnant – and not even really about the baby until lately. Talk to your dr. You could maybe see someone and talk to them (counselor) and that would probably help you. You are right to think about your baby and what could hurt him/her, but you have to understand that your stress and depression could be hurting him/her worse than anything. Your dr. will help you with this- mine did. I was having panic attacks at night so she put me on ambien to sleep. You need to take care of that little one inside you. You need companionship and support through your pregnancy. Reach out to other pregnant moms or family. I spend alot of time with friends and family to keep me busy and supported. You will be fine, I promise. Your baby is so important – talk to your dr.
~~~~~~~~~~~Jst think July is gonna sneak up on ya ~~~snaps my fingers~~~ JST LIKE THAT HUN, and husband will be right beside ya………mak’n sure “mommy” (thats you) will be well taken care of. Your very luck……. im a single mom of 2 boys (11 n 9 yrs old, and boy do they keep me on my toes,hehe). So when i was pregnant both times ( same loser guy, uhg!), i was by myself, and to come to thnk about i was never depressed either. Yeah i was alone, but i took walks (safe neighborhood only!), went to the park (if thers one around you), and was realizing to myself….how EXCITED i was to pregrant. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO be happy n excite w/ ur pregnancy and w/ ur husband coming home REALLY SOON!!! YEAHHHH! Be w/ family, friends, and maby ther is a moms-2-be (w/ husbands away inthe Army) club thingy. Try to keep yourself occupied, until the tiredness sets in! (be’n pregnant n all.lol) If you like I’ll evn keep ya company………..i like to chat. I hope this helps you out some what, if not……..well i tried. CONGRATS on ur pregnancy btw…………