Depression during pregnancy

I’ve been very much depressed during my entire pregnancy no harmful thoughts jus long days of anger sadness mixed emotions unhappiness and I distance myself from everyone I’ve been in therapy before my pregnancy but I feel like I can’t even talk to them I stay silent and I’m taking everything very hard im only 20 yo going on 21 after I have my baby boy I noticed I take everything out on certain ppl beforehand now I tell everyone im fine and im ok when ik im close to crashing im so lost nd lonely the only good feeling I have is when I talk to my boyfriend he’s not my Babydaddy but my Babydaddy isn’t involved I only feel comfortable around my boyfriend and he’s the only person I talk to you I jus wish this depression would stop worsening how do I go about it bc I literally can’t talk to anyone about it but him… In need of advice from mothers that dealt with depression or had similar issues

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I feel the same way.. except me and my baby daddy aren't together but he's the only one I want to talk to about my depression. I wish I knew how to feel better about everything but I know right now it's just one day at a time

@Jazmine it definitely is taking a toll on me I’ve been Battling this for 7 months I was completely fine before my pregnancy I feel terrible all ik is that I’m trying my hardest during this pregnancy nd with depression it’s really hard

You have to make feeling good a daily priority. I’ve found what works for me is getting outside in the sunshine and wild life, being around bodies of water if possible, long walks, yoga, and eating healthy. I also take an omega supplement and magnesium supplement along with my prenatal vitamins, approved by my doctor.

@Katie I tried believe me but hun seems to help it’s like I’m in loop

Pregnancy and the first year postpartum destroys my mental health. I'm on antidepressants this pregnancy (and a few months before getting pregnant) and I'm still struggling. You're not alone. It's not talked about a lot but a lot of people struggle with their mental health in pregnancy. For me, postpartum was even worse. I highly recommend talking to your doctor. And creating a postpartum support system. Try to find something that can bring you joy every day. Sending you strength 🖤

I suffered from depression and anxiety prior to pregnancy as well and took medication for it. I wanted to get off all medication while pregnant and nursing.

I would say to get your levels checked out, too. My OBGYN checked my vitamin d and it’s low, etc… so now we are supplementing things as well. I also have a reliable naturopathic doctor who is checking many more levels based on symptoms. I’m almost eleven months postpartum with my first and alsooo 7 months pregnant with my other daughter 😳 Babies can really suck all the nutrients from you for their growth! Always good to check nutritional and vitamin deficiencies.

@Danielle I definitely am bring this up my next session thank you

@Hannah Brooke thank you

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