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Depression

barracuda377barracuda377 member
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I feel like I want to sleep all the time. I have no appetite (I eat only for her) and I cry a lot. Anyone else have these issues. I have always been a positive person and this is really hard for me to feel this way...
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Re: Depression

  • runningmama22runningmama22 member
    edited October 2014
    @barracuda377‌ me :( I'm doing the single mom thing and her dad has been a major source of stress, sadness and disappointment. I didn't talk to a therapist and wish I did... Just family and friends a lot. I think part of the sleep a lot is genuine tiredness, but I also have no appetite. Hasn't affected my weight gain though or baby girls growth... My OB did say that we can reverse any "damage" I could have done by exposing her to stress in the womb once she is here by having the loving nurturing environment she deserves... Which it will be. I moved back in with my parents and I'm excited for her... But I wish I had talked to a therapist or something too. You should try that if you haven't already. I'm sorry you're feeling like this. :(
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  • BurdyGurlBurdyGurl member
    First, let may say GOOD FOR YOU that you are reaching out here for support. Any & all steps to gain control of this situation is proof that you are a good mom & I hope being told as much gives you comfort.  Depression is a serious thing & so much more common then many realize, bc so many women suffer in silence for fear of judgement.  You have every reason to feel out of whack. Your hormones are everywhere, you have an adorable little invader making your body change is crazy ways. I'm sure if you're anything like many of us your ego has gotten quite the kick in the butt as well. I know I've struggled thru my pregnancy feeling inadequate bc I don't 'love' being pregnant. I love my baby & that my DH are starting our family, but it's been really tough for me. I feel many days like a failure bc I'm not all glowy about it.  And sometimes we preggos just feel 'sad for no reason'. Been there too.  Feel the feelings & let yourself vent them put however you need to. Therapy is an excellent way to learn tools to manage these feelings. Also, when you're in the midst of that grey place & you feel overwhelmed try to remind yourself "this is temporary". I know that's helped me on rough days.

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  • AmstreagleAmstreagle member
    I'm sorry you are going through this. Depression is a nasty bitch.
    I have had it for years. My best advice is to try to get out and find something you enjoy doing. Exercise helps a lot of people cope without having to go the medication route. Try to get yourself out of bed and put on a little makeup and get a manicure or something that makes you feel pretty.
    Next time you see your doctor make sure to bring this up. Good luck and I hope you get some help coping with your depression. Remember you are blessed to be healthy and pregnant.
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  • blushingbride36blushingbride36 member
    edited October 2014
    I'm having a really hard time with depression, too. I had to stop taking my anti-depressants when I got pregnant, and on top of that, mine has been a very difficult pregnancy (hyperemesis, blood clots, gallstones). I feel sick a lot, and I don't sleep. Because of this, I don't get out much, and I'm lonely. I feel like the people around me don't understand what I'm going through. Dumb things make me mad, irritable, and upset. Just today my mother-in-law told me hardly anyone is coming to my shower, and I almost burst into tears in public. I know it could be a lot worse, and I try to remember that the hormones and lack of meds are making me so emotional, but I just feel lost. I'm worried that these feelings will continue after I give birth in January and that it will affect my ability to be a good mom. I'm so stressed with work and worried about the future. My job is so demanding that it doesn't give me much time to explore the therapy option, and it hasn't really helped in the past. I'm afraid that taking meds will have a negative effect on the baby. I just don't know what to do.
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  • BigbonededBigboneded member
    edited October 2014
    Thanks for posting. I was doing a lot of sleeping and that makes me wonder, normal exhaustion or depressive avoidance? I feel mine is situational, once I made peace with my situation, I felt better. But if I hadn't, then reading through these answers to you would have helped me get somewhere for help... I am glad you have a solution. Good luck and feelbetter ((hugs))

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