How do you deal with depression during pregnancy?
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at
9:37 am
financial issues, relationship problems. this is our first child and he’s been talking about separation. i’m worried about getting a divorce. it’s a long and complicated story and i’ve been depressed going on 3 weeks now. medication? therapy?…what can i do? and i am going to the doctor wed. for my glucose test and i plan on asking. 28w
Thanks A** just what i needed. some idiot with no life.
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You need put your worries aside and focus on growing a baby. You can go into labor early and hurt your baby if you keep stressing out. Talk to your doctor and see if he can help. Maybe you can do some yoga or walking…hang out with friends and family. Do what you can to take your mind off (do what makes you happy) it and enjoy being pregnant. Do it for your baby!!!
Aw, hun, I’m glad someone else is in my boat- not that I’m glad, really, but relieved. I’ve been depressed, too- I’m 18w- and I wanted to be happier, but I’m really scared that the marriage that I thought was perfectly happy is on the rocks. I love him lots, and I know he feels the same, but I think he’s getting scared about the level of commitment and maybe my mood swings and demanding nature isn’t helping.
I think therapy is the best option- medication would scare me during pregnancy. You two need to hash out any issues- maybe he’s getting cold feet? If so, he’ll hopefully snap out of it once the baby is born. Talk to your doctor, maybe he/she can suggest someone/something.
But most importantly- take care of yourself and your baby. Get out of the house- and spend some time doing things you really love to do- take a short trip with some friends- get on with your life. If your relationship is meant to be- and I hope it is for you- then he’ll want to work on things.
Best of luck to you…
I’m sorry you’re feeling this way and dealing with so much right now. Definitely talk to your doctor about how you’re feeling. Therapy can be very helpful – it can give you tools to work through any issues with your husband and also you can learn relaxation techniques to help cope with stress, anxiety, etc.
Exercise is also very helpful. Obviously, being 28 weeks, nothing too rigorous, but studies have shown regular bouts of exercise like walking to be effective in treating mild to moderate depression.
I’m sure you’re also trying to eat healthfully due to the pregnancy, but limiting white flours and refined sugar really helps keep your mood stable. Think whole grains, lots of fruits and veggies, and lean protein.
Finally, if you were to see your doctor and/or a psychiatrist they were to recommend medication, there ARE options out there that will be ok for you and your baby. I have a history of depression, and suffered from postpartum depression with my first. I became depressed before conceiving my second, and was on antidepressants during and after that pregnancy. My son is a very healthy 2 yr old now! Obviously, I am not a statistical sample but just want you to know that you can work with your doctors to find what is right for you. Like other posters have said, you need to take care of your health in order for your baby to be healthy, too.
Best of luck and I hope everything works out ok!
Patricia