Anyone else dealing with prenatal depression?

So in my experience, I had prenatal depression with my first and it was so bad I just wanted to end the pregnancy and had no idea why I got pregnant. I was almost resentful that I even got pregnant. Absolutely hated it. But once 2nd trimester hit and I got a baby bump and started feeling him move that depression began to be less and started becoming more excitement. Granted I still hated the pregnancy but I'm one of those ppl who got sick when feeling baby move but seeing my body change made it seem more real to me and got me more excited about meeting baby boy.

The hormone changes we go through are literally insane. Depression during and after pregnancy is so so so common but it's still stigmatized to talk about because we are supposed to be over the moon about the baby, and both can be mutually true!! I'm going through prenatal depression with my second child now, i'm about 15 weeks, and i went through it with my first as well. I LOVE my babies. More than anything. But pregnancy sucks, let's be real here. Body changes, hormone changes, nightmare, stretch marks, nausea, pain, all of it. It's INCREDIBLY difficult. It does get easier, and you are doing all the right things. Having someone to talk through it with, and even potentially starting medicine, are both good options. There are tons of antidepressants that are perfectly safe during pregnancy and postpartum, even if you decide to breastfeed. Always remember that taking medication does not mean you're doing anything wrong:) Always choose what's best for you :)

(PLEASE IGNORE MY GRAMMAR ERRORS LOL) Anywho You are already on the right track with talking to someone. I am 10 weeks and my hormones have me tied down some days and other days I’m dramatic as hell like a crazy light switch back and forth but with my other pregnancies I remember them settling down and balancing out eventually . I have seen in some when they don’t let up so if they do not pass for you just keep going venting don’t bottle it up.Everyone is different just like pregnancies and so come close to being alike. "A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman."

Hey I’m in the same boat but only 8 weeks. I also have this strong feeling against taking medication. I am a therapist so sometimes it feels a little frustrating to try and find support as I am sort of picky with modalities and things in general. I’m sorry you’re going through this too.

@Lauren I understand that. I am a therapist as well, which I feel definitely makes it harder when it comes to support. I'm not entirely against medication. I've been on it before and I know it's difficult to come off of, which is why I'm hoping to hold off. But I'm not sure I can 😔

I had it with my first pregnancy, and it started in my second trimester. It was very hard. I had no support even though people maybe meant well. I’m glad I got through. It turned into post partum depression afterward and I was prescribed the lowest dose of setraline. That helped me get moving again and that kept me from going so dark. I got off it after a few months. Everything is fine. I bonded with my child. I don’t have it during this pregnancy but I’m on guard in case the ppd comes back. Sorry you’re going through this. It sucks, but it does get better.

This is my first time dealing with it, at least to this extent. It’s always been hard, but this pregnancy is so so bad. I could also use advice.