I'm seriously depressed. I suffer from depression and anxiety and since I've been pregnant, it's…
I'm seriously depressed. I suffer from depression and anxiety and since I've been pregnant, it's been ten times worse...like to the point where I feel like I can't function. I've talked to my ob and she gave me an antidepressant but it only made everything ten times worse. After telling her it doesn't work, she pretty much told me I'm shit out of luck. The only other thing I can think of doing is checking myself into a mental hospital but I really don't want to. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm out of options and hope.
Elizabeth·
Мама дочки (4 года)
I'm in the same boat as you I have anxiety and depression but im prescribed Ativan but am not able to take it while pregnant , what I find helps me is taking a hot bubble bath or just listening to music or if I get really overwhelmed I know it sounds dumb but it actually helps taking deep breaths and just secluding myself for a min till I feel better and kinda pep talk myself that everything is going to be okay and I will get through this
Shayna·
Мама дочки (3 года), беременна (15 нед.)
Thank you so much. It's just hard when that feeling hits and o have my daughter with me. I bottle it up since I don't want her to see me like that and it makes it worse. Deep breaths usually help but sometimes, my mind just take over you know? I will def try the baths but usually have to wait for my SO to get home to actually have a real bath where I can just sit in peace. I appreciate you reaching out to me though. Looks like we're almost in the same boat as far as our second pregnancy and already having kids so I have no doubt that you get exactly where I'm at. We will survive! @countrymama166
Elizabeth·
Мама дочки (4 года)
I totally understand girl I like taking warm baths and going on YouTube on my phone and playing relaxing waterfall sounds it really helps .... And most deff girl we have a lot of similarities you can always inbox me as well if need be :)
c·
В ожидании первенца
Obgyns are not psychiatrists. A reproductive psychiatrist can help you try different meds until you find one that works for you. Also, psychotherapists specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy can help you weaken any beliefs that are causing the original depression in the first place. Also, it's important to rule out a medical condition such as a thyroid imbalance. February is notoriously high in psych ward admitting because of a lack of vitamin D.