Depression in 2nd Trimester

Re: Depression in 2nd Trimester

• KidShrink member

  November 2015

  I'd recommend counselling before medications, for many reasons: 1) long-term will work better; 2) you want to avoid meds as much as possible during pregnancy. I think it's normal feeling somewhat overwhelmed considering you already have one and are expecting two more, but I think it's worth asking yourself why you want your mom and nothing to do with your husband?

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• ecwk member

  November 2015

  Sorry you're going through this. My only advice is to please seek some professional help. Talk to your doctor and see what they recommend. Best of luck.

  
  

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• Willsgirl315 member

  November 2015

  I think I am in the same place as you. How is your husband supporting you? lately i've been so frustrated with him and our relationship because it seems like he's just tired of me and doesn't care. I know that's not how it is but I feel so crummy. I don't feel like myself and there are so many outside stressors that I am beyond overwhelmed. I am trending water here. I have been on medication for a few years and decided to ween off it before the second trimester because I worry about the effect it could have on the baby. Im disappointed that Im not feeling happy and excited. Im sure you know the feeling.  How far along are you?Im 17 weeks and my bump just popped out about a week and a half ago so thats part of it.  This is my first so Im really missing my body and my husband.  I feel like I resent him. Are you feeling the same?

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• DebraG421 member

  December 2015

  OMG! I so get where you are coming from!  I woke up at the beginning of the 2nd trimester and it's like I was bludgeoned on the head with a sad stick!  It's pretty constant, some days are a little better than others.  By better I mean that I get through it without crying or feeling like it.  It sounds like you have another little one to watch out for.  Do you have support to make sure he's taken care of?  If it's possible to be around your mom more or friends, do it.  Explain to your husband that it's just pregnancy and nothing he did... hopefully he'll be supportive.

  I don't not want to be around my husband right now, but I do relate to wanting to be around my mom and other people more.  Don't worry! You are not alone!  Try to troop in there; it will eventually pass.  IF you can still function without antidepressants, I would recommend trying to avoid it for the sake of your baby.  Believe me, I want them to, but no matter what they (doctors) say, there are risks.  If you can just make it to the birth, then I say go for it if you still need to.

  And thank you for posting.  It makes me feel better too to know that I am not alone.

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