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Please help!!!

Leahrose518Leahrose518 member
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I think I am suffering from depression. I'm pregnant in my second trimester. I'm high risk and I've had a difficult pregnancy. I'm lucky to have a supportive family. My bf told me Thursday that he is dating another woman, no longer wants to be with me, and that he would let me know what he wanted to do about the baby. I haven't spoken to him since that day. Monday I have a level two ultrasound. I feel overwhelmed facing life as a single parent. I feel like I've failed my child. I also feel insecure with myself. On the outside it seems like I have a lot, but on the inside I'm falling apart. I know I have to be strong for the baby. I don't want to tell my doctor how I feel. How did you all deal with telling your doctor how you feel?
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Re: Please help!!!

  • MandiMal19MandiMal19

    I haven't spoken to my doctor or anyone about my depression, so I don't really have any advice on what to expect there, but I didn't want your post to go unanswered. The thought of being a single parent must be scary and daunting, but perhaps you can lean on your supportive family in this time. Just think, there are lots of women who have successfully raised children without a partner due to one reason or another. And your baby's father deciding to run away from his responsibility does not make YOU a failure to your baby. 

    I wish I could be more help, hopefully another poster will have better advice. I do think it would be a great idea to talk to your doc, they know exactly how to deal with this and get you the help you need. Hang in there, hon.  

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  • Calysto999Calysto999
    I am so sorry you are going through this. I can tell you I feel depressed and am not high risk or going through half of what you are. Remember, you are sleep deprived, probably having joint pain and dealing with fluctuating hormones. I can see another perspective of this where you are lucky the guy is gone early. And this is not your failure, it is his. You need to focus on yourself and the baby at this point. I do recommend talking to your doctor about the situation and he may be able to give you something to take the edge off or refer you to a therapist. Hugs!
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  • brandi6102brandi6102
    I hope you have already talked to your doctor. If not, please do! They are dealing with emotional pregos all the time ;D I also want to say I'm so sorry you're going through this! Pregnancy and becoming a parent is hard enough. Definitely lean on your family since their thankfully supportive. I also think it would be great if you could find a therapist you like especially right now while you still have some time to yourself ;D
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