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Postpartum Depression
Depression/Aniext/Panic Attacks While PG?
Anyone else?
I have never experienced any of these before, But here I am.
I think it has to do with the stress of everything I do complicated with maybe mouring IF? I am not sure.
Here is the backstory, I work 5:15-2:15am, I get off and get home around 3am, get to bed around 3:30-4am and get up for the day around 8:30-9am to take care of DD. I take care of her until 4:30pm. In addition I run a business out of the home and meet with clients in the afternoon and work on orders.
I was able to maintain this schedule for the past 18 months, but when I got PG I obviously was more tired and it all went downhill.
So basically I am going way to much without enough sleep.
I was taken out of work for 2 weeks, put on meds and then when I go back to work I will work a reduced schedule getting off at 9:15pm
I am feeling a little better these past 4 days because I am getting sleep, but I havent noticed a difference in the meds, but perhaps its too early. Also next week is when I get a larger dose I guess.
If I start to think about going back to work even part time and trying to do it all again I start to panic, so I am trying not to think about it.
DH is being supportive I guess the best he knows how to be, but he is also putting alot of pressure to get additional projects done around the house.
I feel ashamed that I am medicating myself while PG, how it will affect the baby. I feel "trapped" In my job that I cant quit (due to insurance at this point) I felt trapped in the job before we got PG because they carried our IF coverage. Its just a mess.
So I am not sure what its called when this happens while you are PG. But here I am 
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Re: Depression/Aniext/Panic Attacks While PG?
Hey, I recognize you from SaIF. I'm sorry that you are feeling like this--but damn! Reading your post stressed me out! You carry a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. I'm assuming its the evening job that has the insurance. Is there any way to scale back on the daytime work?
I would not feel badly about taking doctor approved meds while pregnant. You need to be healthy--physically and emotionally. I know that when I was depressed (not PPD, but a couple of years ago), I was sick all.the.time. Once I was properly diagnosed and treated, I hardly ever get sick. So--IMO, you need to take care of you as a way of taking care of the baby you are carrying.
I'm glad that your DH is supportive. I hope that he's able to manage the projects on his own. It sounds to me like you have plenty to take care of as it is.
I hope that the increased meds help. Finding the right dosage can sometimes take a little bit of tweeking. Good luck!
Talk to your doctor! I kept it a secret with first DD. And when I finally told her, because my DH made the appt. for me because it was horrible, she made me feel so much better. You are not alone. She prescribed zoloft and it made a world of difference. When I pregnant with second baby I started it right away. And while I still had some blue moments it was nothing like first pregnancy. I am still on it, actually she upped my dosage because of PPD, and I don't know what I would do without it. Keep your head up!
Don't feel ashamed that you are on meds while pg. I was too! I was a bit torn about it but functioning was more important than anything else. Being pg, working late nights and being up with a toddler is extremely stressful in itself. Please know that you are doing the right thing. I hope the med increase works, but if not, let your doctor know ASAP.
BTW- if you've only been on meds for four days it's too early to tell. Depending on the med it can take up to three weeks to really feel a difference.
Hugs to you!!!!
I suffered from anxiety/depression in the past so when I got PG, my OB really wanted me to get help for it. She referred me to a therapist who is a LIFESAVER. She was able to pick up my PPD after DS was born and helped me with that too. So, please try to seek help and don't feel guilty.
Also, prenatal yoga (classes or DVDs from your local library). Prenatal massages? Anything that relaxes you should be helpful.
You might also want to read this book. https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Your-Moods-Youre-Expecting/dp/0618341072
I've been through this over the past months too. I had symptoms before the pregnancy but I could manage them through intense exercise. It really hit me when I had to start slowing down. The hubby was a bit upset when I told him what I had been experienceing but I brought him with me to the Dr. and she explained to him that it's not something I could snap out of and it's a chemical imbalence. Who would feel bad about taking insulin?? Their is a horrible stigma over Depression. Started Meds today, hangin on knowing I'll feel better in a few weeks!
I really do feel for you. I can imagine it is scary to have these symptoms at this point in your life with so much going on. I hope to hear in a couple of weeks that your feeling better. Take advantage of the time off!! Don't be ashamed. You being healthly and happy is going to make the biggest difference in how the pregnancy progresses.
Best Wishes!!