I really think something is wrong but I’m embarassed to say anything to anyone?
I am now 21 weeks pregnant & I think I am seriously suffering from prenatal depression. I’m very embarassed and don’t know how to ask for help from my obgyn or my boyfriend/family.
I’m feeling detached, not happy & like I don’t care about taking care of myself in order to stay healthy for my baby. I find myself hating my body & the way it’s changing & watching birthing stories, crying at how happy these women are & wishing I can feel the same. I force myself to eat… I can’t sleep properly & have crazy dreams. I’ve started to hate my life & all those who love me… I know I love them inside but my brain is fighting my heart. I swear. I don’t want to leave my house and I fear the public.
Does this sound like prenatal depression? What can I do to cope until my Dr’s appointment on Monday & how do I go about bringing up my feelings and concerns to my Dr? Thank you very much for your (hopefully!) caring, non-judgemental responses.
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Call and ask for an earlier appointment. Print out this posting and tell him it’s yours.
Nothing to be ashamed of. I think this is more common that you might think. But most women don’t get help for it,they just chalk it up to pregnancy hormones.
I think you should focus on getting help and feeling better and not so much worrying about what someone will say. And I don’t think anyone in a professional field would dare say anything to make you feel bad about this.
The way you’re feeling can actually harm the baby. I agree with the first post. Print this out and tell your doctor what’s going on. It won’t get better without help. My older sister went through the same thing and said the best thing she did was tell her husband. Your boyfriend should want to help you as much as possible.
Don’t be embarrassed! More people go through this than you think! Hormones are evil. I will even cry at the most lame commercials.
Congrats on your little one and good luck! Everything will be ok! =)
I agree with Cindy. Printing this will explain everything. He’ll be able to help and guide you through it. =D
Yes, it does sound like depression. And there is no reason to feel ashamed of or embarrassed by it. It is simply a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Your OB is likely familiar with this. I know mine has me fill out a survey on a regular basis to judge how I am doing so she can intervene if necessary. I was on meds for a while (prior to pregnancy) for depression, anxiety, and OCD. I know it is hard initially asking for help…but you will feel SO much better once you get that help. The best way, imo, is to just be blunt and honest. Until Monday, try and treat yourself….maybe a nice bath, get a pedicure, etc. Don’t hesitate to get ahold of someone immediately if you do have thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby. Best of luck dear.
i say your obgyn for answers he has helped more than just you at prenatal depression
all signs lead to it and it will continue after the baby is born it is not your fault and you are still beautiful pregnancy is beautiful you feel like this because its sad to watch your body change i still have trouble realising but in the end your child will think your beautiful and your child loves you and to a child you are the most beautiful thing
Hang in their honey it will get better. I have suffered from post partum depression and really was embarrassed to tell anyone too. It only made things worse for me and my family in the long run. I had the same symptoms as you and felt as if I had no where to turn. Talk to your doctor that is what he is there for and he knows all about that stuff. Once I told my dr how I felt it made it easier and he helped me out a bunch and had different strategies for me to try.
I think when you go to your obgyn apt. that you should just say “hey, i have a concern……..” and tell it. Trust me talking to people will make you feel so much better. I would see if you could get a councilor and so you could go maybe once a week just to let your emotions go. It will help you and your baby. I hope the best for you and by the way I so understand your feeling on your body but trust me it is SOOOO worth it. Please talk with someone though.
Tyffannie mother of 2
i would call in and ask to be seen sooner. dr are good when it come to pd. they know it is to be expected. you have nothing to be embarrassed about. it happens to a lot of us. i had it with my second child. they were on it like white on rice. call the dr’s office, tell them whats going on. make sure its a woman if you feel better talking to another woman. mother seem to forget from time to time that we are most important. take care of yourself to be there for you child.