Pregnancy and depression....?!
Question: I am 36 wks pregnant and I have 2 kids. I am a stay at home mom at the moment and I think I am sinking into some sort of depression. My husband is as awesome as ever yet here lately I just get mad at him and start crying for no particular reason. I just don't know what to do or if anyone has ever experienced this before. Any answers would be appreciated. And no I have not ever had a "mental illness" before. This is all brand new to me.
Answers: I am 36 wks pregnant and I have 2 kids. I am a stay at home mom at the moment and I think I am sinking into some sort of depression. My husband is as awesome as ever yet here lately I just get mad at him and start crying for no particular reason. I just don't know what to do or if anyone has ever experienced this before. Any answers would be appreciated. And no I have not ever had a "mental illness" before. This is all brand new to me.
I'm agreeing with AV. Go talk to your obstetrician. It is possible you are sinking in to an ante-partum depression, which is indicative that you could have postpartum depression.
Most importantly, you are not mentally ill. Your body has just had a lot of hormonal changes right now, and has thrown you out of wack. It is nothing that time, patience, and maybe some medication will not help. But it doesn't mean you are crazy, a loony, or psycho. It is normal and everyone from the very least of us to the richest and most carefree people get it (i.e. Brooke Shields!). Do not feel down on yourself if it is, but definitely get help, as mothers with untreated postpartum depression are at a high risk for a lot of problems.
You will be fine, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it is not something you will have for all of eternity. It is something that will last, at the longest a year, and could be gone within the first weeks your baby is there. See if you can't get help at home, either through paternity leave, or another family member. Your insurance may cover a baby nurse if you need one. Check into it and talk to your doctor about it.
Good luck, and we're rooting for you!
Definitely talk to your ob/gyn about this, since you are now dealing with some antepartum depression, there is a big chance that you will experience postpartum depression as well.
You're feeling overwhelmed, more than likely. I'm glad that your husband is awesome, that's always a bonus. :) Please talk to someone, especially your ob/gyn.
Hang in there!
U cant be like this u have 2 kids. Just hold your mind very calm and cool. Drink water whenever u feel like this. Be away from the negative ideas. Just think that your third child is going to be better than the earlier two.
In case u have any physical problem, contact your doctor.
I was diagnosed with depression and it was an issue with my pregnancys...especially my third and last. Depression no matter when it happens needs to be addressed...please consult your obgyn...there are people out there who just don't understand the nature of depression and make comments like..."snap out of it"...or .."look on the bright side.."...It is a condition like any other and needs to be monitered.. you and your baby's health are important. If you had high blood pressure...people would not say..."snap out of it"...or " look on the bright side..."Best wishes to you and your baby.
i dont know much about all this because im only 17 but i would say maybe you're just hormonal... i would definately sya go talk to your doctor he knows whats best problably... Hope it turns out ok!