How Do I Deal With Depression During Pregnancy?

I was emotionally abused for 3 1/2 years, and recently divorced my babies' father. Since then, I have slowly spiraled downward into depression. I can't sleep, I must force myself to eat, I feel empty all the time, and I am prone to angry outbursts, which usually leaves my 11 month old daughter crying because I've hurt her feelings. I can't even enjoy playtime with her. I find myself becoming easily agitated, and I want to curl up and disappear. But I have far too many responsibilities that are becoming increasingly difficult to accomplish. Any advice?

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Elle-n-eva

asked 2 years ago

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Hi Elle-n-eva,

I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling down.  It happens to the best of us sweetie, so you are not alone.  For some of us it is caused by one or more of the medications we take.

None of us asked for these feelings, but we do have to deal with them.  And, Elle-n-eva, there is no shame in asking for help.  Please don't forget that!

I suggest that you speak with your doctor about this, as soon as you can; I don't want you to feel like you will spiral out of control, especially with a baby in the house.

You have been entrusted with a life and YOU ARE important and YOU ARE loved!

Do you have someone who can come help you out or at least visit a few days a week?  A relative or a friend?  Perhaps someone from your church or synagogue?

Please, get that call made ASAP and let me know how you are doing.

Prayers,

Jo

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Jojoblu

answered 2 years ago

Thank you for your kind words. I was actually on Lexapro right after the birth of my daughter, and I became sucidal, so I stopped taking it. Because of this, I am slow to include my new OB in this concern. I am a person who won't even take pain reliever for a headache unless it's so bad I can't function. Especially during pregnancy. I actually live with my parents at the moment, but my mom works days and my dad, nights, so really the only tiem I get any type of real help is in the evening and on weekends. My kid brother helps some, so I am especially appreciative of him (except when he gets in his little "how much are you paying me" modes for 10 minutes of watching her).

Honestly, I know exactly how important I am...sometimes I am too important, and I wish that I wasn't. My child is so clingy, and constantly begs for my attention, even if it's negative attention, as she is exibiting what all children do at this age, and that is trying her limits and testing me on my consistancy of enforcing the rules. I feel like I need a vacation from her for awhile, even if it's just for one day. I am the type of person who can easily ask the help of a stranger, but those I love, it's more difficult to voice my needs, as I don't want to inconvenience them. Some days I am just so low I can't even function, but then others, I am lighthearted, seemingly happy, and able to perform tasks easily. I fear that I may be bipolar, but I have known bipolar people before, and I don't seem to exibit the same symptoms as they. Anyway, I guess you have confirmed what I tried so hard to not do, and that is involve my doctor...

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Elle-n-eva

commented 2 years ago

Good morning!

I will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Please let me know how it goes.

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Jojoblu

commented 2 years ago