Pregnant and Depressed

[Nic]

Hi, I'm desperate to speak to anyone who has suffered or is suffering from depression during pregnancy.

I came off my antidepressants about 3 months ago when I found out I was pregnant and the usual symptoms have started again and I have absolutely no-one who I feel I can talk to about this. Can anyone help?

 

[*sara*]

Hi im sorry your feeling like this, i also came off my anti-depressants when i found out i was pregnant, ive had a few rough days but ive not been too bad, my midwife and doctor were concerned and they refered me to the perinatal mental health team for assesment, could you speak to your midwife and tell her how you feel, she maybe able to refer you to someone who can help. Sending lots of hugs your way

 

[Nic]

The midwife did mention another midwife who specialised in depression. I'm still in therapy from my last period of depression and was getting better which was why I thought it would be ok to come off the antidepressants. I'm only seeing the therapist every couple of months because its so expensive.

Its just in the last few weeks all the same old things have started again. I'm scared to tell anyone about it, and scared that I'm going to hurt the baby in some way when I feel like this.

 

[Nic]

The midwife did mention another midwife who specialised in depression. I'm still in therapy from my last period of depression and was getting better which was why I thought it would be ok to come off the antidepressants. I'm only seeing the therapist every couple of months because its so expensive.

Its just in the last few weeks all the same old things have started again. I'm scared to tell anyone about it, and scared that I'm going to hurt the baby in some way when I feel like this.

 

[hellie123]

Hello,

I am so sorry to hear that you are feeling like this. I have suffered with anxiety in the past and was on antidepressants until last year.

I am more than happy to listen if you want to talk about anything. I don't think people unless they have been through similar understand what it can be like. Poeple also think because you are pregnant you shoudl be overjoyed about everything all the time.

Since being pregnant I have worried more or less every day about one thing or another, your hormones are probably having a major effect as well

 

[jools221181]

Hello I'm so sorry you are going through this
I'm sorry I can't be of any help

 

[CharlieOne]

Nic - My PM box is always open if you want to chat to someone, i know how hard it is to tell people how your feeling wondering how they'll reacted to what your going to say - but i know keeping things bottled up on your chest isnt the way to go, sometimes talking to someone outside your normal circle of friends/family etc can find that realise you need...youve got things off your chest, youve got someone to listen and offer adivce and support but not someone you have to bump in to, you know? (Hope this makes sense, sometimes i ramble too much)

Like already said your hormones are probally not helping you out either Babe, and please dont feel ashamed that you feel like this - trust me not everyone is all happy/smily when pregnant, life just doesnt work like that....

 

[Jaidy]

Nic, I have been on anti depressants since I was 13 years old, 10 years! I came off them when I fell pregnant with my son, then went back on them when he was born and have just come off them at 12 weeks with this baby. Mine is anxiety/panic based depression and some days I find really hard to cope with but am determined to stay off them, like I did for Zac.

If you need to have a chat, feel free to PM me Your certainly not alone

 

[Mik]

Nic I have developed ante-natal depression with this pregnancy and been put on prozac for it please feel free to pm me if you want to chat you are not alone