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So I guess this officially means I've gone off the deep end...

StefanieprStefaniepr member
in June 2012 Moms

I've been feeling very sad and depressed throughout this pregnancy.  I'm normally a very happy, cheerful person and so these mood swings have been very difficult to deal with.  I'll have a week or so where everything will be fine, and then I seem to hit a valley that I can't get out of.  The best way to describe it would be to say that some days I feel like I've been dumped by my first love and nothing can make me feel better.

I had some baby blues with DS, and I'm worried that they will be much worse based on how I'm feeling during this pregnancy.  I was very happy during my last pregnancy, but this time around is much different.

DH made me promise to speak with my dr about it today, and so I did.  In doing so, I literally burst into tears and became a sobbing mess in her office.  Not cool!  In any case, she has referred me to a special program for pregnant moms to make sure that we deal with any issues I might be going through and to make sure I'm on top of it if it hits me as full-on PPD after DD is born. 

Just thought I'd throw it out there in case anyone else is going through something similar.

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  • hecallsmecathecallsmecat member
    I'm sorry you are going through this. I am feeling a little sad/anxious this pregnancy too (unlike my last), but nothing like you are feeling so I can't imagine. I am glad you are gettting help now though and I hope it will make a difference for you. You should be very poud of yourself for taking the first step!
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  • lmj8284lmj8284 member
    I'm so sorry you're going through a rough patch!  I hope the program helps you:)  Hang in there!
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  • HeyThereGoodLookinHeyThereGoodLookin

    You haven't gone off the deep end.

    PPD is something that I'm very afraid of. I don't feel depressed right now, but I've struggled with some depression and lots of anxiety throughout my life. I know hows it feels. Take care of yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help! Even if you just need to vent, we're here for you :)

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  • ToBeMMGToBeMMG member
    i feel that way too. we just have alot of things bringing us down in our lives right now - the baby coming not being one of them. We own our own business and sometimes it feel like we will never get out the hole there and have a normal life again. I am also fearing PPD as i will be at home with the baby all summer pretty much alone (also caring for my 86 yo grandmother who lives with us and my 3 yr old daughter) since DH has to be at our business all day everyday. STRESSFUL to think about.
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  • MsMommyDocMsMommyDoc
    Thank you for sharing. I'm sorry you are going through this and that you are having a hard time. I hope you can find some relief in talking with someone for a while. Good for you for taking action and being proactive. Thoughts are with you over these next few weeks!
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  • emoxymooseemoxymoose member
    On the contrary, I think you are very far from the deep end if you can recognize a problem and make the effort to find a solution.

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  • StefanieprStefaniepr member
    Thanks for the support ladies.  Very much appreciated! 
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  • lilredjlilredj member

    I go through my moments, but my mood swings are not bad.  I feel better knowing I am not the only one who is going through this.  What scares me more is that we had tried for almost 3 years before I actually did get pregnant, and now that I am I don't like how I feel.  I should be happy and ecstatic.  not feeling like this!

    Well then I guess you aren't the only one who is off the deep end! 

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  • brittany121087brittany121087 member
    I'm right here with you. I was so bad they have put me on Zoloft. I see a psychiatrist that specializes in Ob and a therapist once a week. I actually go today. It has help but I still have a way to go before I'm good. Before pregnancy I was great. I use to have depression as a teenager and can be a somewhat anxious person. But never panic attacks, feeling like my world is ending, and the extreme hopelessness I have felt. Hang in there. It feels good to get help. 
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