I don't hardly remember who I was before I was pregnant.. all I remember was being happy and confident... now I am moody and sensitive. Does this seem like a permanent thing to you.. like you are stuck in this zone of uncontrolable moods and you will never get out?
2007-01-22 09:20:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'll answer the first part of your question because that s what made me click on it when I saw it. I have an issue as of the last seven years where I lose my temper and I curse and insult and raise my voice making me look like something is wrong with me when I get direspected in a public place. Maybes its the jobs I've worked (retail photolab and shipping receiving) but my temperment did not used to be like this. I used to be able to just tune out "the haters" and other degenerates I have to share oxygen and resources with. Maybe I should try meditation, but I really wonder if my drug use as a teen has done something to my brain. I read something about that recently, that LSD can alter mood synapses for life and now they are finding that people who took RITALIN are more prone to adult depression. We live in a country where the solution to a mental problem is a pill thats long term affects are not known. I read something today by a musician who described being in a whole (steve vai when he was 22) and he said that you just have to break free from it mentally and its a really hard thing to do but once you do it gets easier because you can dictate what you think and ultimately how you feel through free will!
2007-01-22 09:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by Kris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is totally normal. Your moods can easily be affected by your hormones, and when you are pregnant, your hormones are on a rampage! After the baby is born, your hormones will have a rapid drop (this leaves you open to post partum blues - the first 2 weeks after birth, and post partum depression - if the blues last longer than 2 weeks or are very very severe). Please keep in mind that the majority of the time these things even themselves out and will completely subside. If you are having doubts about that or feeling violent, seek your doctors advice immediately.
Before I got pregnant, I didn't cry during movies or commercials. When I was pregnant, I cried for no reason at all, even though half the time I was laughing at myself for being so ridiculous (I cried during a football movie, my husband couldn't stop laughing at me), now I am myself again.
So just relax and except the changes in the meantime with a little humor, just another "perk" of being pregnant!
2007-01-22 09:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by Chasity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went right back to feeling like myself. I remember crying in the hospital room the day after I had her. But it was because she was in the NICU because she swallowed Maconium and had to be put into an incubater and had all kinds of tubes going through her nose and mouth. I really thought I was going to have Post Partum because I NEVER cry EVER! Not that that is a good thing. It is good to cry once in a while to express your self, but I never did so I thought I was going to get depressed. As my baby got better, I got better. Then about a month after I brought her home, I had to switch her from Breastmilk to Formula and had a real tough time finding a formula that worked w/her sensitive belly. I fell into another temporary depression, but once again, as soon as she got better, I got better. Now, she is 14 weeks old and doing so good! I am feeling so good and I dropped all of my weight so, I did wonder if I would ever be back to my normal self. I am. It takes time. Some women take longer than others. It's a hard thing for your body to do so you can't expect to just "bounce back" so to speak. You'll be o.k. hun. Just look into your bub's eyes. He'll/she'll let you know you are o.k.
2007-01-22 09:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by Brooke's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're normal--for a person who has anxiety. You've described all the classic symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Well, the one thing that wasn't common for an anxiety disorder is that detached feeling. You really should see a mental health professional. The trouble with seeing a psychiatrist is that they may tell you that you need medication. Medication is over-prescribed, not to mention dangerous. Try telling yourself that these are only thoughts. The more you dwell on these kinds of thoughts, the more real they seem. Also, that is too much soda for anyone to be drinking. Your unhealthy thoughts can be a direct result of your unhealthy lifestyle. There are things you can change about your situation. Do what you can. Meanwhile, please have a doctor evaluate you with a physical exam and tell them about all of this.
2016-05-23 22:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we all go through this. I don't think I will ever be who I was before getting pregnant with my first child. A ton of outside circumstances really play a role in this. I was seeing a therapist for a little while. I guess it helped some. I guess a turning point for me was realizing that we aren't supposed to be the same. We have tougher jobs now...bigger responsibilities and less time to ourselves. Talk to someone. Could be a hormone imbalance of some sort. Take care of yourself. You aren't the only one
2007-01-22 09:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by lmclear4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I felt the same way when i was pregnant with my son, you think it will never go away, just like you think your body will never be YOUR body again, but surprisingly about 6 months after i had him i started feeling like myself again. YOur hormones balance out and you will not feel like a crazy person anymore. Now my son is two and i am 3 1/2 months pregnant with my second child and here comes the roller coaster again but i feel better knowing that it is only temporary and totally worth it
Good luck and congratulations
2007-01-22 09:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by theburlaces 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was awful when I was pregnant really bad depression, felt like I had completely lost my mind. But as soon as I gave birth I felt normal again. Three weeks later my husband left me but some how I just coped. Hope it doesnt last long for you. Good luck
2007-01-22 09:32:49 · answer #7 · answered by tangerine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am hoping not but it has not changed for me. I have three children now and I am hoping that when they move out I will finally have my old mood back again! I have about 18 years to go at least!!!!
2007-01-22 09:29:45 · answer #8 · answered by brunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry things will get back to normal. it took me about three months after my child was born before things got back to normal for me.
2007-01-22 09:27:19 · answer #9 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋