I'm in university and in a relationship that's getting serious and lately I've been crying a lot.. Do you think that it's possible that it's in my system to be depressed if I don't have a baby by this age? (I'm 20.)
This obviously doesn't mean I'm going to have a baby lol.. just interested in your thoughts .
Please also include why.
There's definitely a hormonal component. It's not like I choose to cry. It's very different than it was before puberty.
Thanks for answering!
2007-11-28 16:07:13 · 7 answers · asked by :Sheila: 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Lots of people dont have babys till they are much older than that. Most likely you're hormones are just going wacko for another reason.
2007-11-28 16:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by Abungaboo 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think you need to ask yourself why you want a baby so much at such a young age. (How old was your mother when she had her 1st child?)
Could it be possible you are pregnant & that's why your hormones are acting up? Does it happen several days before your period or during it? Have you ever had an abortion? These are some reasons I can think of for your depression.
Maybe you're depressed because your bf isn't giving you the signals you want to take the next step in the relationship.
I might also go to your GP and ask for a good physical exam. A low thyroid can cause you to be very depressed. Have him test your TSH, TRH, Free t4, free t3 and calculated t4 & t3. Check for anemia and ask to have your hormones checked.
I hope that helps.
2007-11-28 16:27:48 · answer #2 · answered by knicname 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds more like seasonal affective disorder to me, specifically since you said this seems like a current sort of thing. Or, it could be hormones...maybe you need a different kind of birth control. I really doubt that it is because you don't have a baby by "your age". You're only 20, you have years yet.
2007-11-28 16:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes i believe it is possible. i have heard of people wanting a baby badly. im glad you say it doesnt mean you're going to have a baby. i think you should finish school first.
maybe you feel like you want more, and your relationship isnt enough. just remember having a baby is something you have to be ready for =) good luck
2007-11-28 16:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by Island Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are 20 and in University
this is NOT a good time to be having a baby...
wait until you have at least spent some time enjoying the field you are training for - buy a house - and have money in the bank - kids are UNBELEIVABLE expensive.. ($, time, emotionally)..
I suspect you are stressed and depressed - but not necessarily because you dont have a kid...
it is possible to be depressed BECAUSE you have kids (lol)...
seriously dont make the mistake of getting pregnant now..
see a doctor.. you could be clinically depressed and this would be a TERRIBLE time to conceive...
2007-11-28 16:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
yes, it's completely possible, you have to make sure it's a baby that you want and you are not using a child to fill some other void.
2007-11-28 16:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by just floating bye 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its possible if its happening to you
2007-11-28 16:14:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋