i am 9 weeks pregnant and i feel so depressed, nothing makes me happy, help?

Answer 1

Pregnancy can do to that to you, expecialy if you alredy have depression problems in the past. Talk to your doctor and tell him how you are feeling. There are some anti-depressants out there that are safe to take during pregnancy. I had to take them when I was pregnant with my daughter. And she turned out healthy as could be.

Answer 2

The first thing that you need to find out for yourself is what is causing you to feel depressed? Did you not want to get pregnant and/or have a baby at this time? Are you having regrets? Are you concern about your weight? Are you feeling insecure about your relationship? Are you married and if not, do you wish to be married before having this baby and having it out of wedlock? Are you not financially ready and feel scared of how you are going to support this child? Are you still living with your parents and do not have your own place and wish that you did? There are so many things that could be going through your head right now that you self consciously are not aware that may be bothering you., but may have solutions as you are still early in your pregnancy and have time to start working on accomplishing the things that you feel need to be resolved. Another thing is that you should not let yourself go, physically.. Make sure that you always have your hair, nails, toes, done and dress sexy.... Many women tend to let themselves go because they feel "fat" and pregnancy is something beautiful that you should enjoy and be a beautiful "mother to be" - - also, exercise keep yourself active, because that helps you emotionally.... Figure out what is not making you happy and make a change... Good Luck...

Answer 3

You will experience this for a while, how long differs from person to person. It's all the hormonal changes in your body that are causing the depression that you are and will experience. I had the same problem and I though that it would never go away and nothing was helping get rid of it. Just keep yourself busy, look at websites like babycenter.com and look at what you have to look forward to in your pregnancy. If it gets too bad you might have to talk to your doctor about being put on some medication. Pregnancy takes a tole on some women and they just can't handle it. I hope that you find some way of getting through this. Good luck and congrats on your new pregnancy!

Answer 4

Pregnancy can be difficult and confusing. First, be sure to tell your doctor what you're feeling. Most importantly, remember that your overall health is important when carrying a child, which includes your mental & emotional well being.

My best advice other than that would be to spend as much time as possible with friends. When I feel like nothing can make me happy, my girlfriends can always cheer me up. Grab a season of "Sex & the City" and have a couple of friends over to eat munchies and gossip.

In the end, it's all worth it. The emotional roller coaster (also known as pregnancy) will be a far fetched memory once your beautiful child comes into your life. =)

Answer 5

My nutrionalist told me that depression before and after pregnancy can come about from lack of zinc. Before the birth the placenta takes every speck of it and after the birth (and delivering the placenta) it is all gone. My baby is 3 months now and i took lots by eating the right foods and I took supplements - but I was doing it for the baby's health . Other things that helped me was keeping myself busy and spending as little time alone as possible. At times i was unavoidably alone I focused on finishing or doing those things I kept meaning to do and never got around to. You do need more food and more sleep when your pregnant and lack of food or sleep even if you are not preggers contributes to depression - so make sure you get those. At times pregnancy was tiring and emotional but now I can say it is totally worth it a hundred times over.

Answer 6

Your body is going through many changes just look at some sites about how much your wonderful baby is growing inside of you. Try going out and celebrating. You should be very happy because you are able to carry a child because there are lots of women who are not able to experience the wonderful feeling. Look at pictures of when you were a child. Think about all of the great things you will get to do with your baby. God has blessed you and you should be full of joy.

Answer 7

High emotions are common with pregnancy. I don't think you're depressed I just think that your emotions are off the meter bc of the pregnancy. Especially since you didn't mention that you felt this way before the pregnancy and depression doesn't develop overnight or even full force in just 5 weeks over something that you're happy about. If it continues and you really do feel that you're depressed talk to your dr but I really just think it's the emotions running high bc of the pregnancy.

Answer 8

Hi Julie. Before I put on the red nose and funny shoes and try to make you laugh, let me just say that what you are feeling is very natural and that it will go away. You are feeling a little overwhelmed right now and that's understandable. But please don't let yourself get carried away with worry. It really is going to be fine and you are going to be a great mother. What you need is as much TLC for yourself as you can get. You need to be around supportive people who care for you and will be there when you need them. You need to do a lot of little things that make you feel good and give you pleasure. And you need to have your questions and needs met by people who know what they are doing. Sure, you are feeling blue, and you need to recognize that and not try to pretend it isn't true. But also remember that the joy within you in real too. Go find some of that by taking care of yourself and enjoying some special moments and I think you will be just fine. I believe in you! And I am one of the most stunning women on the planet!

Answer 9

hi congrats on your pregnancy sorry you feeling depressed but in the early states of pregnancy your body goes through a lot of changes, hence the reason you feel that way try to think positive the first 4months i found was the worst after that you should feel a lot better, as the morning sickness would have gone,to take your mind off things do the things that make you feel good about yourself.. good luck

Answer 10

Could it be that you just not feeling well? Maybe its a different sort of morning sickness that is making you feel "blah". There are alot of changes going on in your body and the sad feeling may be just how your brain is responding right now and it may go away very soon!
Talk to your doctor, perhaps a different prenatal vitamin would help-- I know I always thought the extra iron in the prenatal vitamins made me feel yucky.
good luck!