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Depression and Pregnancy.

tabiswtabisw member
in March 2015 Moms
Ok so I'm not normally a blogger and tend to just scroll through many discussions; however, I am 12 and half weeks pregnant and I am suffering from depression. Now, I love and want this baby, but my emotional state has really taken a turn for the worst. I am 23 and growing up I did suffer from depression. My doctor has put me on antidepressants so I don't slip down that road again, I did just start them so it will take three weeks before they kick in. My question is has anyone dealt with this before in any of their pregnancies and if so, how did you get through it? I have terrible morning sickness and have been in and out of the hospital since 8 weeks, so I believe that may be contributing to that. I just want to know if this is just caused from my previous issues with depression, or are their other women really struggling to cope with this.
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  • finallyourturn2finallyourturn2 member
    I had a bout if depression for about three weeks during this pregnancy. It was the first few weeks back at work/school and I was feeling overwhelmed. I am still not back to my normal smiley self, but I am feeling a little better. Have you told any friends out family about your pregnancy yet? Doing that and having someone IRL not just on TB is what ended up helping me. I have heard it is pretty common.
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  • crunchymamaof2 crunchymamaof2 member
    I deal with extreme anxiety and mild depression, even when not pregnant. I've been on antidepressants for just under a year now and have noticed a difference. I've definitely felt more depressed this pregnancy and just really moody. Antidepressants usually take some trial and error to find the right medicine and dosage. Just be upfront with your doctor on how you're feeling and just watch for any extreme changes. In the meantime be easy on yourself and try to do easy activities that you enjoy. Reading, art, walking, knitting, hang out with friends, anything that will keep you busy and distract you. When I wasn't on meds yet I found doing puzzles and sewing during anxious episodes eased my mind. Though I did end up sewing about 50 newborn sized cloth diapers lol.

    Good luck. This is common and treatable. I hope you start feeling better soon! Also, just a quick FYI, this isn't a blog. 
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  • cinderella105cinderella105 member
    I'm dealing with that myself. This will be my 3rd baby and I've never had depression during pregnancies before. I've lived with depression off and on throughout my life though. I'm seeing a therapist and hopefully I'll get medication. My doctor also said exercise and eating healthy can help a lot. I changed my diet and have been eating better, and I'm going to try to input some kind of exercise in my routine. Try those things and I hope that helps.
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  • herewegoagain37herewegoagain37 member
    (1st post sorry)
    I am having a mild form of depression or something. I have no motivation, no desire to do anything or be around anyone, especially my husband. My house is a mess, I am unemployed, my 17 year old daughter hates me and is a full fledged bulimic who refuses treatment (she was in for 6 weeks in may) and I am worried about everything. My bulging body and my laziness does nothing to help. I just want to sit and do nothing. The high light of my day is having breakfast with my 4 year old. My husband hounds me because I am not happy and should just be happy. You know because when someone says be happy you can be. Ugh. I am just tired of being this way. I feel a little lighter the last 2 days so I am hoping I am on the up side of it and things will start getting better. I think all the extra hormones and stress are the culprit. My advise is talk to someone. Anyone. Sometimes just laying it all out helps so much. Kind of like I just did. Thanks...good luck and know it gets better
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  • ciaobellatciaobellat member
    Sorry you are dealing with this. I get anxiety and it has been under control until i got pregnant, now it seems to come even more. I don't have a lot of advice, depression effects everyone differently and some people just don't understand. I hope you feel better and all goes well for you and your baby!
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  • mangomimosamangomimosa member
    No advice here - I'm struggling with the same thing. Had a breakdown the other day reading some articles about it & realizing the women were saying exactly what I've been thinking. On top of the depression I'm just really disconnected from the pregnancy & not at all excited even though this was planned. :( I am considering starting meds. For now I'm trying to get regular exercise & eat a little healthier. That helps a lot. I was expecting this to end as hormones calm down in 2nd trimester... But after reading more, I'm not sure that'll happen. Meh. It sucks.
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  • tabiswtabisw member
    Thank you all for the positive feedback, it helps to know that I'm not alone on this matter. I have told certain family members, as well as friends from work and school. I actually graduate college tomorrow morning, I'm struggling to be happy about it, which realistically I totally am. I do try to do more things with myself and reach out to other friends. I cry so much which isn't surprising to me considering I am Already an emotional person. I just find myself to be so hysterical now. I plan on starting to see a therapist soon. Everyone seems to say once I get into the second trimester, thinks will be better. It really helps to have you lady's talk me through this and share your own experience. I wish you all well!
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  • jordanbohrjordanbohr member

    I've been medicated for depression since I was 18 (I'm 29 now, so over 11 years). I was weaned off of my anti depressants at the beginning of the pregnancy, since they are a category "C" medication, which, from what I was told, means that it not really proven to be harmful, but it is not proven to not be. They said the medication will stay in my system for about 3 months...well I'm right at that mark now and let me tell you, I'm miserable. It's not easy, but you've just got to surround yourself with the right things. Exercise and eating healthy help, but talking to the right people about it is really important too. My doctor did stress to me that if I am feeling like I need medication that I can be put back on it, they will just monitor the baby more. Since I was on medication for a month they are already taking some precautions (meeting with a specialist, extra ultrasounds), but everything is looking good so far.

    I will also say that it is hard at times to differntiate between hormones and depression. Your hormones are all kinds of crazy right now, and that is totally normal. I think you've just got to keep telling yourself that this feeling you're having may just be because of your hormones, and in that case you may be able to just ride it out. If it is truly depression, see a doctor there are medications that can be prescribed even while pregnant - or just seeing a therapist may help to the point of not needing medication. Either way good luck, I know it's not easy!

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