Depressed

susanamcc · July 2015

Hey girls ,
I feel really bad and depressed , I cry non stop for hours, I feel insecure, I feel exausted.... I dont know what is wrong, it all started when I found out I was pregnant... Even tought I always wanted to be a mother and I used to melt over babies

skruhmin · July 2015

Ok so first of all hugs. Pregnancy is HARD - the raging rollercoaster of hormones is so tough for our bodies to get used to. Not to mention that this event is life changing - no way around that. If you feel like you need to, please don't be afraid to contact your OB/midwife and mention your depression symptoms.

blueeyedrose86 · July 2015

I agree, please get help! There's no shame in it.

JLaVO888 · July 2015

Sending you hugs. Depression is often caused by things that are out of our control. Try not to beat yourself up for feeling down. I know when you are in a time in your life that is supposed to be so full of joy and you feel depressed instead, it can result in a lot of guilt. I have been there before. The best advise I was ever given about depression is "The way depression choses its victims, is much like cancer...it doesn't discriminate against any age, race, gender and it can happen at any time and for no reason at all." Don't feel like you need to somehow be 'stronger' or 'tougher'. Overcoming depression is not just some mind over matter situation and if you continue to experience it seek help from a doctor. I am hoping for your sake it is just your body getting used to all the new hormones and in a few days you can get back to feeling better.

ETA: Also, here are a few things I have learned over the years that help manage my depression: exercise, sitting in direct sunlight for about 15-20 minuets, eating well and being very open about my feelings with the people around me. I still recommend seeing a doctor, but hopefully these are a few things that can get you feeling back to 'normal'.

mb0112 · July 2015

Sorry you are feeling this way! I agree you should tell someone, and not feel like there is something wrong with you because your body is going through a lot of craziness right now. Maybe journaling would help too, getting out all your mixed feelings without worry of judgment from anyone. The times that are "supposed" to be happiest can sometimes get us the most down because we have an expectation of how things "should" feel

SmilesMcGee · July 2015

We're making little humans. We are frikkin SUPER HEROS! It's OK to feel the ups and downs, especially of it's your first. Just remember you're amazing and will soon enough have a little person who thinks you are the bees knees.

JACountryman · July 2015

Hugs from me, too. And don't feel bad about feeling down even though this is something you wanted. It's the HUGEST thing you can do, and it's normal to have some mixed feelings about it and be overwhelmed about it. It doesn't mean you want it any less or that you won't ultimately be thrilled about it (and even then, you may feel mixed! it's not simple!!). Don't wait to speak to a doctor about it, these things can spiral and there is no shame in asking for help - in fact, it's one of the first things you can do "for your baby". Good luck!

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