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16w and depression

bridgetd1013bridgetd1013 member
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Just getting a few things off my chest and wondering if others have dealt with similar stress. Found out my mom has stage 4 terminal lung cancer in April and we've been dealing with that best we can. In July I found out I was pregnant with our first. I was shocked but really happy. We were trying but with all the stress and dr appointment running with my mom I didn't know if it would happen. I've struggled with depression in the past but decided while trying to get pregnant I would get off medication. The last three weeks I've been feeling really down with lots of crying. I'm thinking it's depression but I'd like to move past it with just counseling. This is suppose to be a really happy time and I'm hoping that coupled with counseling will push me past my funk. My husbands grandma just went into hospice this weekend adding to the stress. I've hit a big funk today after being at hospice all weekend. I've done my best to comfort my husband and his family but once we finally got home I broke down. In my meltdown my husband asked to play video games and I know he needs that time to decompress. It's been a tough weekend. I feel so alone and like I shouldn't ask to be comforted because of all he's gone through. It's just hard when both of us are going through such hurtful times and need different things. I'm praying the stress and sadness doesn't do any harm to our little one
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Re: 16w and depression

  • ecwkecwk member
    edited October 2015
    I'm so so sorry you're going through this. I'm sure you'll hear from people who've experienced depression while pregnant too. If not, if you use the search function you might be able to find some threads that will comfort you to read and let you know you are not alone. My only real solid advice though is to get some professional support. You clearly have a lot on your plate and talking to a professional could really help you with coping strategies. They may also talk to you about medication. Wishing you the very best. Take care.

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  • Krisdee123Krisdee123 member
    Talk to a doctor and take the medication, the benefits outweigh the risks. Your baby needs a mentally well mama. Also, therapy therapy therapy. Be well, good luck. You can do it!
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