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Q: Depressed during late pregnancy

asked by: nenene on March 20th, 2008

New User

I've got 7 weeks to go and for about 3 weeks I've been really depressed. I'm on the verge of tears as I'm typing. I'm not sure if it's real depression or just hormones and I'm starting to worry about postpartum depression. I''m pretty sure my insurance won't cover treatment. If anyone has any suggestions on how I might help myself I would appreciate it. Like herps or something.

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Lilly Ivy

replied on March 20th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

I'm the same way dear. I have 5 weeks left and it seems every day I'm on the verge of tears for no reason. There is depression before birth, it's just not as 'advertised' as POST partum depression.

Try a cup of hot tea with a little bit of sugar. Just sit there and sip it and remind yourself that you're gonna be someone's mother in less than two months! Think of what they are gonna look like. Will they have hair? when will they laugh? Think of the positives, shove those nasty thoughts out.

If it does get really bad (thoughts of suicide type bad), talk to your doctor, cause that's really serious stuff.

Good Luck Sweetie! I hope you feel better!

nenene

replied on March 21st, 2008

New User

Thanks, I hope you feel better too. I'll give it a try.

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