Depression in pregnancy

[mumma100]

Hi,
Im 28 weeks pregnant and suffering from mild depression-was just wondering if anyone else has experienced the same in their pregnancy and how they coped?

[kiwichuck]

:hugs: to you, it's a horrid thing to happen.

Yes, I developed antenatal depression & anxiety during one of my pregnancies. I'd had bouts of depression and anxiety previously so recognised the poor state I'd sunken into - I felt like walking out the door and away off the planet. I saw my GP, let it all out and went on medication straight away. She gave me the option of seeing a psychologist again (I had done so previously) but I felt that wasnt what I needed because I was already trying all the strategies I'd learned from the psych and it wasnt working. The GP put me on an antidepressant that she considered ok for during pregnancy - the risk of not going on one was too big. It made quite a difference although I still took a while to 'come right' again. My anxiety was more manageable after 7-10 days on it and it took the edge off the depression. I ended up staying on medication for ages (probably longer than I needed to but I was scared to slip backwards again), then I successfully weaned off it at the beginning of a subsequent pregnancy. And touchwood, since then I've been right on top of my game.

What I did may not be right for you at all, but one thing you must do is see your Doc about it - before it spirals too far out of control.

All the best to you :hugs:

[fairygirl]

Yep I suffered severly during pregnancy. I did a course which was mainly for postnatal depression but also for prenatal depression and this really helped. This was at the Belmont Hospital in Brisbane. Each preg got worse and I was on some major drugs by number 3 (our little accident). However there is help so don't suffer alone, there might even be a group in your area that deal with just that. Also make sure you get plenty of fresh air and exersize and eat really well - hard I know but crap food leads to feeling crappier than you already feel. I have to tell you that it may not pass with the birth, it could get worse so getting help now would be very wise.