Depression/Anxiety in 1st Trim?

JWIllinois · May 2010

Hi all! Was just curious if anyone else is feeling depression and anxiety in their first five weeks of pregnancy like me? No need to be alarmed, but wondering if anyone else can relate? Don't get me wrong, I'm excited to be pregnant, but wasn't expecting such an emotional upheaval.

Shyski · May 2010

Yes, I feel out of sorts too. I can't seem to focus on commitments I made before the BFP and it has me really stressed out. On top of that, I have the regular worries of a huge life change ahead of me. I've always been a career woman, but DH and I have decided that I should be a sahm. I'm excited for this but very worried that I won't like it and will be depressed about it. I think anxiety is normal to some degrees. If it starts interfering with your daily life, go talk to a professional I guess. That's what I've been telling myself...

hotmama82 · May 2010

If you're truly depressed, I'd suggest talking to a dr. It's common to have it when your hormones are all thrown out of whack.

As for anxiety, don't be surprised if you feel it the entire time. Chances are you'll go through every possible feeling about whether you made the right decision, is the baby healthy, should you have waited, I resent DH for not having to change his whole life to carry a child and nurse. I'd be surprised if your entire pregnancy was rainbows and ponys (I think I have the saying wrong.)

JWIllinois · May 2010

That is my worry too... I have always been very carefree and used to my "self" time. I am not trying to sound selfish, I am thrilled to become a mom; but emotionally it's hard for me to know I will be approaching such a huge change. I am let's say quite scared. And excited. But a tad more scared. ha ha. And I agree-I have been telling myself that if it becomes a constant worry and depression doesn't go away, I will seek out therapy to overcome that. Hopefully- it's a phase!

aegrimm · May 2010

Shyski:
Yes, I feel out of sorts too. I can't seem to focus on commitments I made before the BFP and it has me really stressed out. On top of that, I have the regular worries of a huge life change ahead of me. I've always been a career woman, but DH and I have decided that I should be a sahm. I'm excited for this but very worried that I won't like it and will be depressed about it. I think anxiety is normal to some degrees. If it starts interfering with your daily life, go talk to a professional I guess. That's what I've been telling myself...

Sorry for butting in, but I had to comment on this.

SAHMs have a special place in my heart. I have nothing but respect and adoration for those women because I can't do it.

I become very depressed when I'm not in the workforce. I'm a better mom when I work. I am more patient with my children when I am with them and I know they are in a very loving environment while I work.

If you chose to SAH and it works for you, then that's awesome! But, please, if the time comes and you realize that you can't do it, please realize that it doesn't make you less of a mother or a woman. Some women are cut out for it, and some aren't. You can still raise smart, loving children if both you and DH work. Smile

Good luck!

Estellankase · May 2010

I didn't have depression but definitely some anxiety. I still do have anxiety occasionally. Being pregnant and starting a family is a massive change. I think everyone gets scared occasionally no matter how "prepared" or "settled" you are. Having a baby is a huge responsibility and I think it would be strange not to feel a little anxious from time to time. I know it's hard but I focus on all the wonderful things that are going on and how excited I am to meet our LO.

JWIllinois · May 2010

Exactly... of course it's not my husbands' fault.. ha ha... but I do have a little bit of resentment that he isn't the one that has to carry the baby and nurse, etc. That is frustrating to me. But that is life! Annoying, but that is life.

jlh72880 · May 2010

I have been super anxious throughout this 7 weeks but I think it stems from the m/c last year not wanting it to end the same way but this time feels different & I'm trying to relax.

julybaby23 · May 2010

I'm butting in from 3rd tri-- it's slow everywhere today. I just wanted to say that I definitely had depression in the first trimester. It was winter then, and that was not helping, but it was an emotionally dark place for me (I went off prozac when TTC so I was officially off of meds). I started seeing a therapist (which turned out to be kinda useless) and tried to exercise and take vitamin D to help it along. I know everyone is different but I started feeling much better once the pregnancy felt like it was moving along more (first ultrasound, first kicks, etc). My husband would say that I have not been myself at all this entire pregnancy, but once the M/s wore off for me and I got into the 2nd trimester I felt a lot, lot better. Hope that helps and I hope you feel better!

JWIllinois · May 2010

Thanks for your post! I am hoping that once I get more into the pregnancy and I get past the first trimester I will feel differently like you said. Just have to see what happens!

Aristotelina · May 2010

I'm already an anxious person to begin with so after finding out that I was pregnant, my anxiety only seemed to heighten (which I know is SO bad). I try to keep myself in check by just being realistic and when that doesn't work, I completely IGNORE any anxious feelings or thoughts I get into my head. NOT always easy to do, especially in response to soemthing you are feeling but prayer seems to help me alot...

But know, you are not alone!!!

xoxo

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