how to deal with depression??

[margarita_rose]

I'm 15weeks pregnant and I've been very depressed , I haven't got any sleep ( probably like 4 hours a night ) I don't even wanna eat very much. How do I deal with this without meds? Please help !

[Newmommy86]

I dealt with depression and no how u feel. I went for 3days with out sleeping. Its really hard and was afraid of telling my doc because I was afraid of getting meds. Until one day I broke down in the doctors office and he asked me and I said yes that I needed help he gave me a number to call and I set up an appointment. It has help I still get depress but not like before. Group session are better as u meet others with similar problems. the only thing is getting your insurance to pay for it. And I was never given meds because my depression was mild. I agree try to stay busy and occupy your mind. Good lucky feel free to contact me I know depression is hard I never suffered from it until I got pregnant and its a daily struggle. Stay strong

[Worriedmom3030]

I  am 16 weeks and going through the same thing. When I found out I was prego I stopped all meds cold turkey. It is hard I had hypermesis in my first trimester and still can't work due to the craziness of the pregnancy. All factors don't help the depression. Try to get outside it sounds weird but it does help, take walks or just sit outside. Keep a journal of all the things going on. I know it sounds simple  but it helps. It is hard but you will make it. Think of the outcome and always say to yourself it is worth it. Always talk to people, my bf hears the same thing over and over. Good luck and hang in there!

[babyinJuly]

I've never dealt with depression during pregnancy so I may not be a gud candidate for advice but I'd say distraction would help. Maybe before bed do some writing like a journal to help clear your mind so you can get some more sleep.