depression or pregnancy hormones?
Hi All
I feel like this pregnancy has been very depressing. This will be our 4th baby. We are so excited that we are having her, but I have been very emotional. My other pregnancies weren't as stressful. It's not even the pregnancy...its surrounding circumstances, like being laid off, having to move in with family due to our landlord not paying their mortgage, etc. Am I taking it harder because I am pregnant or am I depressed? My Dr says hormones...but I'm not sure. Is anyone else going thru rough times right now and how do you deal with it?
I feel like this pregnancy has been very depressing. This will be our 4th baby. We are so excited that we are having her, but I have been very emotional. My other pregnancies weren't as stressful. It's not even the pregnancy...its surrounding circumstances, like being laid off, having to move in with family due to our landlord not paying their mortgage, etc. Am I taking it harder because I am pregnant or am I depressed? My Dr says hormones...but I'm not sure. Is anyone else going thru rough times right now and how do you deal with it?
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I am trying so hard to give it to God. I pray just about everyday. I go thru days where I feel like "it'll all turnaround" and then there are days where I feel like "i am drowning or I can't breathe". Thank u for your kind words.
Hormones do not help.
I've been coming to terms with the fact i need to reach out and get help because i feel like the depression can only get worse after baby and i want u to realize that too because it literally can take your life if u don't get the help and support u need before it escalates like i feel mine has and i feel like I'm at a rock bottom now that's why i wanted to share this with u.
If i had reached out earlier when i noticed my first signs of depression taking over me i think i would be a lot happier and stress free right now and i would be a happy almost 7 mo preggo momma.
But I'm not. plz don't make the same mistake talk to ur dr. Get a counselor or therapist. Go to church if that's your culture. Do ANYTHING u have to for ur baby and your mental health.
Thank you for sharing. I will look for a counselor or therapist to talk to. I just don't want it to get worse. I was suicidal in high school and I got out of that funk when I met my best friend now husband. I'm not thinking suicidal thoughts now, just the stresses of life are wearing me out.
It seems like everyone else around you is happier then you are right? I feel like telling some people what are you smiling or so excited about I am going thru a rough time right now - but I just say it in my head. Yoga sounds like a good idea. I will look into that.
why does it the seem like the freaks come out when you are pregnant? its not fair to you and the baby to go thru that kind of drama.1st you shouldn't try to think maybe he'll change when the baby comes, because what if he doesn't change? 2nd you could name the baby whatever you want to. You should not care about what that other chick wants. But try not to name the baby out of spite, just to make the other chick mad. 3rd are you able to kick them out? I know it would be hard to raise a baby alone or even to be alone, but do you have another option of where you can stay because I don't like the situation you are in at all. And I say that with love.
I don't blame you for not wanting that girl around your baby.
I'll keep u and the baby in my thoughts and prayers.