Antenatal depression?

[esorelleinad]

Anyone else suffering from this? It's driving me crazy and I don't know what to do :/ Apparently I am at risk of suffering from postnatal depression when baby arrives too. I've been to my midwife and she referred me to this place and when I went today, they said they couldn't do anything for me, so now I am being referred to a different place. I'm thankful, but I feel like have no one to turn to in the meanwhile. My boyfriend seems to be getting fed up of me, he's getting stressed because whenever he asks why I'm crying and I genuinely don't know, he has a go at me. I just want to know that I'm not the only one feeling depressed for no reason. The only time I feel happy is when baby moves/kicks. If I don't feel him I start worrying that something is wrong, even though I'm constantly being reassured that everything is perfect.

[Jodierenee]

I had antenatal anxiety with my second son, it was horrible. I had counseling every week of my pregnancy and after giving birth I was given medication until my hormones returned to nornal.

please know you are not alone. It is the most horrible feeling and I would never wish it upon anyone. Distraction is the key!  Keep busy at certainttimes of the day when you know it flares up.. mine was always late afternoon/night.

sending lots of thoughts your way and know it does get better. X

[esorelleinad]

Thanks jodierenee your post was really helpful, nice to know I'm not alone in this. X

[doulamommy]

I've never dealt with it personally, but I watched my sister struggle with it through both pregnancies. The thing that helped her the most was getting out of the house. Just going for a walk or something can help so much. Good luck mama. I know it's tough right now. Hopefully your boyfriend finds a way to help you!