Pre-partum depression? - Page 2

[piscesmomma]

Yes! And there's help!

Yes, there absolutely is pre-partum depression (also known as perinatal or antenatal depression)! I see that you're in Lebanon, Indiana. I'm in Indy. There's a great program run by Clarian. Contact me if you need the phone #'s...you can always just call them to ask questions, etc. If you're the one dealing with pre-partum depression, please seek help. I can't promise that it will go away completely, but I can tell you that some symptoms can be made better. And at the very least, you do not have to feel alone.
Danielle

[SmtmsAlwys]

I think it might not hurt to get the phone number for that program at Clarian.

I've known for a while now that something is just not right.

I hate that I'm having a boy - I wanted a girl.

I feel bad that I'm suddenly giving my five year old a baby brother - she's been an only child for five years now and I cannot imagine how crushing this will be to her.

I periodically have doubts about my marriage - I think we got married too soon and definitely pregnant too soon. I have a tendency to do and say things to shove him away and then get irritated when he acts accordingly.

I enjoyed being pregnant with my daughter - although I did have PPD after - but this pregnancy I've not enjoyed at all. Maybe I dropped out of classes too soon. It was the closest thing to a life I had. *sigh*

[radiowave]

I think that I am having some symptoms of depression...I am almost 18 weeks pregnant with my first child, and despite remaining on anti-depressants on the advice of my doctor (I am at risk for depression because of previous episodes of serious depression) I have started feeling depressed over the last few weeks...part of it is probably because of some serious stressors, but part of it could be from hormonal changes, and the fact that when pregnant your body metabolizes medication differently...so it could be that my body now needs more of the medication than it used to. Anyway, there apparently is a connection between depression and being pregnant in some women...my psychiatrist is studying this right now at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine...women with previous depressions also have a higher risk of post partum depression...I am feeling really bad about this-first, guilty because even though I know it is better for me to take anti-depressants than to be depressed while pregnant, I still worry about the possible effects...and my ability to deal with the baby after the birth...I also feel guilty about being sad since I have wanted to have a baby for so long...I am still really looking forward to the baby-but the next few months seem so long...

[thefragile7393]

The books Pregnancy Blues and Women's Moods are what have helped me a lot.

[onlyAngil]

Originally Posted by prothyraia

There better be, because I have it right now. :

It's not talked about nearly as much as it should be.

: ... and the Dr.s do not believe me.

[LotusBirthMama]

I have been pregnant 5 times and have experianced prepartum depression with each pregnancy. I never sought treatment, opting instead to suffer and become suicidal at times.

Well, I am seeking treatment this time! I will not rest until I have a doctor believe and help me. I cannot put myself or my family through it again. It sucks. Its beginning to slowly creep in now, at 6 weeks pregnant. I don't think I got off the couch at all today. Thats kinda rough when ya 2 older kids to homeschool and a very demanding 1 year old!

[Meg_s]

YES! I had it with ds1 and did not get help. I talked to my OB and she was a little dismissive, but gave me a number to call and I never did. If I could go back and do one thing over, ONE THING it would have been to get serious help for my prenatal depression because of what it lead to post partum and etc. etc etc.