Depression

[Bdenise]

I don't want to admit it but I find myself struggling silently that is because it's hard to tell my loved ones how sad and down I feel. I just stay home and watch tv, I'll have 2 friends over or so.. I don't really have friends.. My parents are in another country.. I'm just always alone. I'll find myself taking little walks or something just to distract myself from the empty feeling I have. I cry so much, alone of course, no one can know. I'm afraid they'll laugh and say I'm just a cry baby. I don't know what to do. I don't have anyone to talk to about this. I'm asking for your help please....

[sanja25]

I know how you feel
I have only my husband and my dogs
We just moved from europe
He got out of the army,he goes to school or stays at home with me
I m happy but i have no friends,no one to talk to,no one but him
And i m happy to have him,he would go and do whatever i want
But i miss home,i miss my family,miss my style of life
Its so different
Cant wait to have my baby girl and have a new friend

[emerysmom]

Hey ladies I have tackled depression since I was a  teen and battled post partum depression and OCD after my first child.  I had to get  support from mental health professionals. I was very hesitant  at first because I thought they would think I was crazy. I received  so much help, support and coping strategies that make me so strong  and gave me control of my thinking. I still have down days  here and there but know how to bounce back.  There was a great resource  that my psychiatrist encouraged me to use was a work book called 'pregnancy  and post partum anxiety workbook'. It helps you work through  your thoughts and teaches you strategies to keep you from snow balling in your thoughts.   If you have support please  use it. You have to advocate for yourself and talk to people. And just know that you are normal!!! So many people  have similar  experiences but don't talk about it enough.  Please reach out !!! You can do it!!

[cuppycake225]

I'm on the same boat you are on. I have maybe one friend and she lives an 1hr. Away from me. My parents are spilt up and i have a disliking for my mom because of what she has done. I only really sit at home with my fiance or his daughter if he's at work.. I love them both but I would like to have soemthing to do. He goes out to the bar with friends and I sit at home. It *****. Talk to your doctor about it because depression can start to harm the baby. Being active helps alot. I like to go to the store and look at the baby stuff to help cheer me up and think about my daughter

[miraclemom22]

U need try get active. U can get very depressed when pregnant. Would u not go visit ur parents for a wile . Join a club meet new peopleI. Just try take ur self out comfortzone even do its really hard. N always talk to friends or anyone who there to listen . Keepin it all in is not good for you or ur baby. Trust me I don n was very sick throw my pregnancy . Won't be doin it this time around