I'm 12 weeks pregnant, and i swear I have pregnancy depression.?

Question

I'm not depressed when not pregnant. I have two children, and i never feel this way after the baby, but it's terrible now. I know you cannot take most meds while pg. Does anybody feel the same way? Most people say being pg is awesome. Having a baby will be awesome, but growing one -- not so much. they say it's normal to be tired, but I can sleep 24/7. My stomach always hurts -- and that, alone is depressing. Additionally, I'm extremely short with almost everyone. Good moments are few and far between. I can see that I'm this way, but i want to make a change. The last two times, it lasted the entire pregnancy. Please, responses only from those who have been there. Thanks

Answer 1

I know exactly how you feel and you're just going to have to wait out the storm.

During my first pregnancy, they just put my depression due to not wanting to have a baby. But it wasn't that at all. I went a little nutty while I was pregnant, but afterwards, I was completely fine. It was the same way during my next 3 pregnancies.. I went nuts again.. every time. Yelling all the time, sleeping when I wasn't yelling, I wanted to leave my husband, I wanted him home more.. it was crazy.. but the doctor told me that this happens alot during pregnancy.. and he had my husband and family go to counselling to get some information about it..

I ended up living by myself for the most of the 9 months of each pregnancy because people just couldn't take me anymore.. but when the baby was born, all was fine and dandy..

I don't know what to tell you except hang in there. I had a very loving family.. and even thought I went a little bonkers.. they stuck with me ( I know it doesn't sound that way because I ended up living alone) but they did.. most husbands would have just packed up and left, but they all did what they could, and I was determined to move out.. so I did, and they let me.

No one resented me for my craziness while pregnant.. there was nothing anyone could do about it besides try to handle it. We all did the best we could, and once the storm was over, I moved back in, and we were a perfect family again.

Answer 2

I asked a similar question about 3 months ago when i was still pregnant because I had gained about 40 after my eight month and was freaking out! This was my third (the first i gained 14 pounds, the second 20) So, when i hit the 40 mark i couldn't believe it. My ankles were HUGE, and it didn't help that everyone else even told me i was huge (even strangers) I wouldn't worry about it. Don't try to lose weight now. Just get enough water, lots of water, keep an eye on the meals and treats, and just know that it will come off! My daughter is 6 weeks old tomorrow, and i have 6 more pounds to go and will be back to my prepreg weight. Oh, and my ankles came back after two or three days! Don't freak!!! Just remember everyone's body is different, and right now everything is chaos! Good luck and congrats!

Answer 3

Congratulations on your pregnancy,
I felt like this with this pregnancy, I also have 2 young children, I had perfect pregnancys with my son 4 and daughter 2, nothing like this pregnancy, I am 22 weeks. I felt like I was starting to become depressed when I found out I was pregnant even though I knew we were going to be falling pregnant within the next few months it seemed to just happen much quicker then I wanted. I was feeling terrible about the pregnancy the one I planned.

when I was 12 weeks I decided to call the health care clinic and ask to see a counciler so I didn't form post natal depression. It has helped me amensly, I never wanted to see a counciller but because I knew this was only going to get worse and it was affecting my 2 children Im always at home with I decided it was worth it. I was so scared and didn't know what to say, but after the first session I felt like a massive weight had been lifted off my sholders and every time since I feel more confident within myself. I am finnally been able to enjoy my pregnancy and bond with my baby. I really think it was a godsent.

Its very difficult been a full time mother because you put all your needs to the back of the pile and its never addressed, we forget about it and it all bilds up so we can't release on our family or friends so thalking to someone who isn't judging you really helps.

Hope this helps but I really think it will as it has helped me so much, you can see you want to change so its a release for you. Give yourself a break and get some greif off your cheast. You will feel so much better. You deserve to feel some relief and enjoy your pregnancy. It should be a wonderful experance and unfortuantly you can't enjoy it while feeling down.

Good luck and best wishes if you want to talk anymore my email is [e-mail] hope I can help.

Answer 4

Pregnancy At 12 Weeks

Answer 5

wow, its like everything you said is the exact same way i am. really. im 16 weeks... ive just said to my self last week.. ive been so depressed lately and i have no idea why. i was going to ask my doctor about it this friday. weird huh? i didnt know if it were normal either until now i see you are the same way. i could sleep all day too if wanted to buy i have two other kids at home and a husband to take care of and im always walking around miserable and tired and just depressed. im guessing pregnancy depression is normal but i will soon find out.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Aww girly... I'm sorry you feel so bad. It's probably just your hormones going nuts. Hormones are a girl's worst enemy, especially when pregnant.

Try doing something to get those good feeling hormones going, like exersicising or taking a walk. I hope you get to feeling better!

Answer 8

Of course you feel horrible, you are too busy running after the other children, when your body is telling you to really slow down, you are hating everyone, honestly it is normal, what you have to do is try and find some special you time. I was on antidepressants with my last baby, the only thing is i had to ween myself off them before she was born so that she didnt have anaddiction to them, if you feel you need them do so, otherwise try taking evening primrose tablets, they are completely safe, and take the edge off, hang in there, i know you can do it, you are not alone.

Answer 9

What helped me was going to church and receiving prayer. Being around believers is very encouraging and uplifting. If you can find a Christian church in your neighborhood would be good for both you & hubby.
"The Power of a Praying Woman" by Stormie Omartian also helped me. Very Very good. My joy came back in no time.
The good Lord hears those who seek him.
Try it, you have nothing to lose but only gain.

Answer 10

I was a very miserable pregnant woman as well, my advice to you is to go on walks outside and make sure you take time to yourself and also socialize with other women, stay active, but also get rest, i am sure you are already active with two children around, though. good luck