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getting depressed

skansayskansay member
in April 2015 Moms
I am feeling depressed for little things. I am all tensed about the arrival. How am I to handle it.I feel my husband doesnt understand my emotions these days. Talked to the doctor about post natal depression she said I may have to start the medication now so that later I don't get depressed too much.
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  • BlergbotBlergbot member
    You have a good doctor. I had to do the same. Please take care of yourself so that you can take care of your little one!
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  • mnharkcommnharkcom member
    In glad to hear you've talked to your doctor about this. I'm sorry your husband doesn't really understand :( I hope you can find some positivity and that this will pass soon. At least you are aware of your feelings and on the right path.
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  • amymead23amymead23 member
    I am so sorry your feeling this way. Pregnancy is not easy at all! Women go through so much to bring babies into this world. I have a whole new respect for us after this experience. I don't think men will ever understand how hard emotionally, mentally and physically this is. Hang in there, when you see you baby it will be all worth it. Listen to your doctor and take the needed steps, trust in yourself and body and everything else will just come together. X hugs
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  • juliaandpatrickjuliaandpatrick member
    I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling depressed. It's definitely a good thing that you talked to your doctor and have a plan in place to tackle it.
    Know that you have a group of ladies here for you that understand what you're going through.
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  • arodlaguardarodlaguard member
    My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just know that a lot of the feelings you are having are common, and it was very brave of you to talk to your dr about it. You are doing all the right things.
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  • gittybabygittybaby member
    Definitely take your doctor's advice and start meds now to curb the PPD. You'll feel better and hopefully will be able to enjoy your new babe when he/she comes! Most important, don't feel guilty about your feelings. Our bodies and minds go through a lot during pregnancy, so it's no wonder some women experience depression. You are doing the responsible thing talking to your doctor now…you're already a great mom!
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  • skansayskansay member
    thank you all...you really made my day...with lots of smiles... :x
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  • fatcat11188fatcat11188 member
    Sorry your feeling down, I hope the doctor starts you on something to help soon. Good Luck momma!
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  • frenchyjfrenchyj member
    I really feel that what you are feeling is normal to many women! I get "blah"
    moments, especially now that LO is taking up so much space, I can barely breathe without gasping, walking is hard, my sciatica is pinched on both sides and my heartburn is unbearable! What keeps me going is KNOWING that I feel this way because of the side effects of my pregnancy. Googling newborn photos and cute outfits etc makes me feel so much better and I can't wait to meet my LO. Ask your OB for another US to maybe ease your mind and help you "attach" more to your baby. Seeing LO may help ease some of those depressive thoughts. When all else fails, go shopping for cute little outfits. Prayers to you!!
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  • juliaandpatrickjuliaandpatrick member
    @frenchyj that's really presumptuous of you to assume her feelings are "normal". Not everything we feel during our pregnancies can be chalked up to hormones and "side effects of pregnancy". The fact that OP talked to her doctor about her feelings and she and her doctor came up with a plan to address her depression should tell you that it's a little more serious than needing some retail therapy.
    Again @skansay, we are here for you if/when you need us.
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  • colemarie07colemarie07 member
    Hang in there! I had severe postpartum depression with my first child and wish I caught it before it got so bad. I was very young and felt so ashamed of my feelings. It was awful. My current doctor is aware of my history and told me that I'm likely at a higher risk of developing it again and possibly sooner than the first time. He agreed to help me monitor and hopefully there will be no need for an intervention this time. You're are definitely in my thoughts. If you need someone to talk to let me know.
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