[Kim Allen]

Is there such a thing?? And if so how serious could it get?? I am not the same mom I was three days ago and its not just been a couple of off days this is much more. So bad that my husband is now worried. I dont know what to do really but I would like to know if this is just hormonal or should I talk to my OB? Ds(2yrs) is getting the full blown effects of this and it makes me so sad. I try my hardest not to act different but so far all I do is just sit and cry all day. I yell at poor Ds over the smallest things and it seems like I cannot controll it and by the time I flip I have no idea what I had just done which scares me more. I know I never ever will intend to hurt him but all he does is hug me and say sorry and It makes it that much worse because I know Im just hurting him that much more for him to think its his fault. So anyone know of what could be wrong? I am 23 weeks pg btw and It was a totally planned pg. With months of trying so its not that I didnt want this.

 

[FischK]

I am not sure if there is such a thing as pre-partum depression, but I know that you can get depressed during pregnancy, and it has nothing to do with whether or not you wanted the baby.

While it could only be hormones, if it interferes with your ability to function normally (and if you're crying all day and react differently to your family it does), I would definitely contact your OB or your PCP. They may be able to identify whether it is psychological or physical, and find a way to help you. Good luck.

 

[vegasgrl]

I found this site the other night and it was incredibly helpful for me:

www.pregnancy-depression-help.com/index.html

 

[Sunflower223]

I have bouts of pretty severe depression during my pregnancies. It comes and goes, but although I haven't been on medication in years, i was diagnosed as clinically depressed when I was younger, so I have a history. I did therapy when I was pregnant with my oldest, but no meds. It helped some. If it's getting as bad as you say, it could be a little more than just plain old hormones, talk to your OB or a therapist. See what they suggest.

I wanted all three of my babies more than anything, and they were all planned. I still got very depressed at times.

 

[Kim Allen]

Thank you all. I am calling my ob in the morning. I had a long talk with DH and my mom and let them know how I felt. I just wanna be back to normal. I also had taken antidepresents while I was in high school but I quit them about a year before I became pregnant with DS and i have not had a problem since then until now. I will update when I found out anything. (Maybe im just crazy and sleep deprived

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[Punchy Kaby]

I get depressed during pregnancy. It was pretty bad this time. I went to a homeopathic dr and got a remedy, I feel completely different now. I am so glad I spent the money to do it. I felt better almost immediately and over a few weeks felt good about the pregnancy. Last time I didn't take care of it and it affected my labor negatively. It completely went away after DS was born though.

 

[zuzunel09]

Pregnancy depression can be quite severe, as I myself can attest! Especially if you are already prone to it. I hope you feel better and can find someone to talk to about it; it's not good for your baby if you yourself don't feel good. I am still trying to deal with depression which comes and goes; I am at 23 weeks and have good days and bad days.

 

[Kim Allen]

okay I called My OB and she prescribed me vistaril. Apperantly they prescribe this to women with severe morning sickness and people who cannot sleep well too. My dad has actually been taking this for nausea and skin itchiness.

Anyways hopefully it works very well. I guess the side affects is drowsiness and dizziness.

but as long as I start feeling better I really dont mind.

 

[TzippityDoulah]

it's called antepartum depression, and yes many women get it. it can be treated in a variety of ways. for myself i treated it as naturally as possible... and i cried in between when it got really bad.