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Did anyone have depression during pregnancy?

angelaggieangelaggie member
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I've never posted here before but I'm really lost. Everyone seems like they were so happy during pregnancy, I'm miserable. I was on lexapro until february, when I weaned myself off before we got pg. I was fine until a few weeks ago. My mood swings are horrible, but you always hear how pregnant women are emotional. Some days I don't want to exist. I don't want to die, I jus want to disappear. I don't know how else to explain it. DH wants me to go back on meds. I just didn't want the baby to be exposed to them. I'm so confused. I'd really appreciate any advice. Thanks.
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Re: Did anyone have depression during pregnancy?

  • lamcoxlamcox member

    I dont have any advice....but I do feel the same way a lot of days. 

    I was on zoloft and wellbutrin before getting pregnant and stopped both meds when I found out I was pg.  DH and I don't want me to go back on meds....I hadn't really felt like I needed them until about a month ago when work started to get really stressful.  Now I'm working 6 hour days instead of 8 hour days (per doctor's orders due to stress and contractions) and I see a counselor every other week.  And, I'm counting down the days until I give birth and I will more than likely start zoloft again.

    Can you exercise at all?  I feel better when I can walk for awhile or lift some light weights.

     
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  • ladipaleladipale member

    yes, yes, i was. And OCD too (I've written a post about it that will be published soon, I'll share when its available). But, I didn't know it until after I had my baby and was diagnosed with PPD.

    Anyway, its common and even has a name! Antenatal Depression.

    Looking back, I'm so sad I didn't recognize it eand get help. Can you see a therapist during your pregnancy.

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  • angelaggieangelaggie member
    Thanks ladies. I'm looking into therapists. I've had success with talk therapy in the past. It's good to feel like I'm not alone.
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  • LeapdaymommaLeapdaymomma
    I was depressed during this pregnancy, but I wasn't depressed with my first pregnancy. I won't get to into all the details, but I was majorly depressed during the first trimester. I too didn't want to die, but I just felt sad and it seemed like the world seemed different. I couldn't get excited about much and thought what's the point of anything all the time. I was consumed with it 24/7 when finally I decided I needed to go on meds. All of my doctors were perfectly fine with it. So around 9 or 10 weeks I started the lowest dose of Prozac ) 10 mg. I also went to therapy. My hormones however seemed to take over and create that chemical imbalance. I stayed on them for about 6 or 7 weeks and I didn't really feel any better. I didn't want to just keep uping the meds and they weren't really helping, so I just decided to stop. After a few weeks I began to feel better. Now I'm 25 weeks and feel a lot better, but still think about depression throughout the day. I do plan on going on Effexor after the baby is born to prevent PPD. If meds work for you, don't worry about them hurting the baby. I did a ton of research and they seem very safe. So far my baby girl is doing great even though she was exposed to antidepressant for about 7 weeks. 
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  • wintersnight20wintersnight20

    Yes and I went and spoke to my OB about it yesterday and you need to as well. I had problems before pregnancy but never got them treated and the closer I get to my due date the worse I feel. I thought it was just hormones but something didn't seem right and finally it all came to a head when I went off on my 2 yr old daughter. I understand wanting to dissapear-it's an awful feeling and then you feel even worse because your pregnant and should be happy. I'm miserable and the idea it may get even worse is absolutely terrifying.I already have thoughts than my son would be better off if I died in childbirth and just had his daddy to take care of him...

    My OB told me that while the meds carried SOME risk such as a 1 in 2000 shot of death as well as a negligible chance of infantile dependency. I'm taking the risk because if it's this horrible now what happens when the baby comes? when I'm not getting enough sleep? when it's not just me alone with him but alone with his sister? You've got to take care of yourself or it will get worse. He gave me the number for a psychologist to be evaluated and thats a step in the right direction. It really helps knowing that your OB is on your side and that you don't have to be alone in it anymore.

    I'm not sure where in TX you are but I'm being sent to Dr.Boyle in Huntsville, Texas.

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