Does the hormones released in early pregnancy cause depression?

[Hopefulmum]

I am 10 weeks pregnant, It's not been easy, I have miscarried 3 times in a row and have been cramping and bleeding through this pregnancy with severe anxiety and panic attacks, so far everything has stayed intact and their still a heartbeat. I suffered post-natal depression  (which got so bad it got to thinking about suicide) with my 8 year old and was on seroxat for 18 months. Luckily I got the help when I needed it and came through it. I've had low moods and weepy days like everyone else over the last 5 years, but not depression. In the last few weeks with this pregnancy I am crying most of the day and cannot stop, not even in front of my little girl. I tell her mummy's not feeling well. I feel guilty for this,I want this baby so badly. I am not sleeping, hardly eating due to nausea. I don't want to go out the house, answer the door or telephone. I just lie on the sofa crying. I am so scared, I don't think I have the strength to go through this again. I pray to God to help. I was wondering if the hormone changes going on can cause this? I don't want to feel like this! Does anyone know or been through this? Please help

[chickymama]

awwww, I'm sorry your going through this. I've had some depression. I know your suffering is real and you can't just "suck it up"  I also had a miscarriage in Nov. and am now at 8weeks it's really hard not to stress out.....Call your Dr. I'm sure there's something they can do to help. No sense in suffering needlessly.(((((BIG HUG))))))

[melimeli]

I think you should talk to your dr about everything that is going on and see what he can do for you...  Be sure your dh knows and is with you... good luck and pray

[tahariel]

Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope this one goes very well for you. Pregnancy hormones can make for a wild emotional ride and affects everyone differently. Having miscarriages are never easy and can cause additional stressloads during a healthy pregnancy too because you are always waiting and worrying.

I would definitely contact your doctor to discuss what you are going through. Their job is to take care of you. Good luck and best wishes!