I was diagnosed with Manic Depression when
I was 11 years old, I am now 27, &
pregnant with my first child. I never
thought I could have kids, but that's
besides the point. I have been off my meds
for years, & have handled my condition
fairly well. Until now.
I can't seem to get out of bed, I seem to
sleep all the time. Due to financial
reasons I am unable to see a doctor,
hopefully will be able to soon. But I
don't know what to do right now. I want to
get out & start walking, but I can't
seem to get out of the house. It's getting
pretty bad. My house is a mess, I'm not
taking proper care of myself. I feel like
I have shut down.
I am severely overweight, I had lost about
18 pound prior to finding out I was
pregnant, but now I've gained about twice
as much as I had lost & I am not sure
if it's just lack of exercise or of it's
fluid retention. I cry when I am alone all
the time. I am worried that if I am this
bad during pregnancy, what is postpartum
going to be like. I am going to be a
terrible mother. I don't know what to do.
I guess this is just a vent more than
anything else.
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Mike East Texas
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 118 Location: Conroe, TX Montgomery
Stop Worrying Posted: 12-18-07 03:38am
If you are worried about being a good
mother now. You will be a good mother,
afterwards. You are stressed becuase you
care. It you wasn't going to be a good
mother you wouldn't be worrying about
anything. You wouldn't care. Based on what
you have written you care very much. You
will keep caring after the baby is born.
You may get the blues. Not all people get
them. You may be the one without them. In
any case you will not let it stop you from
being good to the baby. The baby might be
all that keeps you together if you get the
blues. Take care of yourself, and that
baby.
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birdum9
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Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 10 Location: , VA United States
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Posted: 06-08-08 21:32pm
I know nothing about pregnancies, but I do
know that feeling based on my experience
with depression. Sometimes it takes a
huge amount of willpower, but you've got
to find a way to get out of bed and take
care of what little things you can. Is
there anyone you can get to help you with
the housework and general things to make
sure you're taking care of yourself?
