Morning sickness making you depressed?

sandiscott · July 2015

7 weeks in now and the last few weeks have been bad! Its my first pregnancy, me and husband were so excited to find out we were expecting, but now I vomit everyday and feel nauseous 24/7. I don't want to socialize or do anything around the house, work is a massive chore and and my general mood is all over the place.

I'm not sure how i am going to do this for another 6-7 weeks for god forbid the whole pregnancy.

Does anyone else feel this way? Is this normal? Someone tell me this is going to pass and its all going to worth it in the end.

Rabbitheart15 · July 2015

Good news! The nausea probably won't last for more than 6-7 weeks. If you got it so bad, please discuss this with your doctor. There is safe medication that can get you through this.

skruhmin · July 2015

Get yourself on Unisom/B6. If that doesn't work please please please ask your doctor for Zofran. Your doctor doesn't want you to be sick the entire time if they can help you. And yes, I agree - it's such a bag of mixed emotions - you are so excited but m/s can totally change that. Make sure you're drinking enough and try to eat every 1-3 hours if you can. I find protein is my best bet for combating nausea (even though it only works for like 5 minutes - that 5 minutes of relief is glorious).

adorebel · July 2015

In addition to being hungry and frustrated by MS, you may also be feeling depressed because of changing, surging hormones. I felt really sad yesterday for no reason for about 2 hours and then I cried when I burned dinner. Not typical behavior for me!

Orion815 · July 2015

I have been feeling the exact same way. It's my first baby as well, and I'm 6w2d. I have wanted a baby for so long, and my husband and I are overjoyed at this chance. But...I was not prepared for how DOWN I would feel from not feeling well 24/7. I was prepared for anything and everything, but the depression has taken me by surprise. I'm seeing my ob/gyn on Tuesday for my first ultrasound and I'm going to inquire about all this. We'll all hang in there together!

KJKNAJ · July 2015

It's my fifth time experiencing this so you think I'd be prepared. But, no, morning sickness has me pretty down too. I just HATE this part of pregnancy. Luckily for me it is usually over by 13wks but that feels soooo long when you're in the thick of it. So, no, you're not alone, we're in it with you xxxx

ErinMarieSF · July 2015

First pregnancy as well, and I had no idea I would feel this terrible! I am overjoyed about the pregnancy, but have basically turned into a sick, lazy hermit the past 2 weeks. I'm not sure whether the depression is all hormone-related, or due to my total lack of human contact, or both. (My husband is great, but he can't stay home with me all the time!) I ended up telling my 2 closest girlfriends about the pregnancy, even though I am only 7 weeks, and that has really helped. They've been texting and checking in, which makes me feel less lonely. So, if you're super down, I recommend at least sharing the news with a friend for support!

sandiscott · July 2015

Thanks ladies, it's nice to know its not only me feeling like this, but I also feel for you all because it's such a horrible feeling! I try telling myself it's not permanent and this will pass, but it's very hard. I know it's just the hormones and the MS making us feel this way, but it's so hard to see a way out. Stay strong everyone! I'm told it will all be worth it.

treehousebaby · July 2015

if you are a FTM and not working a crazy schedule feel lucky that you can rest and take care of yourself. having a toddler myself and having to be up at 6am, feeding her etc etc is making this MS so much harder than last time... I'm taking 50mg B6 am and pm and it seems to help take the edge off but still 24/7 nausea

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