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Q: Depressed in early pregnancy

asked by: Laurie78 on August 15th, 2005

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I am 27, been married for almost 2 years and 5 weeks pregnant. This was a planned pregnancy.

I should be on top of the world, but I feel quite the opposite. I have problems with anxiety, but over the past few months have gotten it well under control. About 2 days before I found out I was pregnant I started to feel my anxiety acting up and it has gotten progressively worse since.

On top of that, my moods have just been dipping lower and lower. Yesterday I cried for 3 hours straight.

Everyone around me is absolutely elated by the news. Everyone except me. I want to be. 90% of the time when the topic of the baby comes up it makes me want to cry, the other 10% of the time I feel almost indifferent. I just don't get it.

I talked to my doctor today and she recommended I go back on zoloft. Unfortunately though it takes weeks to start feeling the effects from that.

My husband is being supportive, but I just would love to know that I am not alone with this. Can anyone here relate to how I am feeling?

Replies(5)

leah23

replied on September 17th, 2005

New User

I feel exactly the same. Im 9wks and have just spent the whole day in bed crying!!!

JuneBugzMamazExpectin

replied on September 21st, 2005

Experienced User

Seems like you ladies are suffering from bouts of depression. Leah seems like she's feeling a more common feeling that a lot of mommies have when they first find out.

Was the baby planned leah?? Maybe you're just over whelmed...

Laurie78

you sound a lot like I was with my first child. Are you on any anti-depressants? They do have ones that are safe during pregnancy (prozac is one of them)

i would definetly seek help asap from your dr, because the drop in hormones after baby is born, can cause severe post partum depression (aka baby blues). It is very real, and very scary if you don't get help.

I suffered from it, and it lasted over a year. Pm me if either of you ladies wanna chat!

Rasberry Ripple

replied on September 23rd, 2005

Experienced User

I felt really low for the first few weeks, but have now started to feel more human and am starting to feel a little glow-e.

Please don't feel guilty about feeling depressed or low. Your homones are going crazy at the moment, and the more you dwell on the way you are feeling, the worse it may become.

Just take a deep breath and take the experience as another part of being pregnant. I would suggest speaking with your midwife or doctor/consultant about the way you are feeling and see if there are any groups that can help before turning to medication to dull what you are going through.

I had depression in my early 20's and found that taking antidepressents simply dumbed my mind and body. I wouldn't want to miss any aspect of being pregnant, but then again, if medication works for you..... Go for it!

I hope that everything works out...But hey, don't beat yourself up. These feelings will pass eventually and if you feel you can't cope - talk to your doctor.

Xx

Rasberry Ripple

replied on October 15th, 2005

Experienced User

How You Feeling Now....laurie78

I am getting used to all the strange twinges, moods, cravings and constant need to eat. How is your pregnancy going along?

Hope everything is going well.
Xxx

OaTmEaLfAiRy

replied on October 18th, 2005

Experienced User

Finally!

Some place to feel normal! My sister is the pregnant one, but i'm the worrier. She has been really depressed lately, but she's only 6 weeks along. She threatened suicide last night (she's only 17) and so my mom took her to the hospital this morning to get checked out. She wants and abortion (as far as I know, she still wants it), but maybe if she can feel normal, she can think about it some.

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