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Q: 20 weeks pregnant and depressed
asked by: pregie_princess on September 23rd, 2009
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in need of help please.
im 20weeks pregnant and im really depressed, i find it hard 2 go 2 work and dont want 2 leave my house or my moms side. i feel pathetic because befor i fell pregnant i was an outgoing teenage girl who hated staying in but lately i dont want to go out. work seems to be a big stress for me as its hard work while pregnant, i work in a warehouse which requires alot of work and lifting. i feel a let down 2 my work mates and most of all my boss because i just cant stop getting upset at work. would appreciate it if someone could help x
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Sonic_Mom
replied on September 24th, 2009
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I know all about it. I'm 23 weeks and have two jobs and work 7 days a week. I resent anyone (especially customers and fellow staff) just for being alive and not the pregnant tired one around me.

I'm wondering: do they know you're pregnant? Because heavy lifting is a huge no-no. I'm a waitress and I found out I'm not supposed to even be on my feet for more than 4 hours carrying trays and buspans. I know the stress of not being able to quit because you need the money and there is no other way.

I hate leaving the house too, but what's helped me(and it's hard to do, believe me) is to MAKE myself go to a coffee shop with a book. Even if the book is boring and there is no one to talk to, I find the fact I was able to force myself out really helped for the time being.

Do you live in Canada? Because if you do(not sure about employment insurance elsewhere) you could take sick leave soon, then a year maternity leave after. See what resources there are for that in your country. If you take leave now you can maybe find a good support system of people to help the hopeless feelings not take you away forever.I hope this helps a little.
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pregie_princess
replied on September 30th, 2009
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thanks 4 that

i live in the UK and im 18 so its a big struggle at the moment. . . my mom and my boyfriend is my rock at the moment and they are the only people i want around me. . . its so hard and the doctor is giving me a sick note for it because im to stressed 2 go 2 work. i feel that at work they bully me cuz im the youngest and they are all 30/40 years old and havent had kids they just dont understand Sad
u have realy helped thanks
found out i was having a girl, im so happy about it but the girls at work make me feel like s**t
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Nakeeya
replied on November 2nd, 2009
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well i feel exactly what you are talking about im 23 weeks pregnant and im not hungry at all i cry all the time i hate my babys father the doctor put me on but bedrest but i went back to work but nothing is helping me can this baby survive if my appetite does not change, what will help me through the rest of this pregnancy.
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