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I Am 9 Months Pregnant and Getting Depressed HELP!
I got very depressed (even suicidal) late in my pregnancy...everyone talks about POSTpartum depression, I had antepartum or prenatal depression. ...
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- Hang in there! You will have that baby soon and everything will be fine. Mention your feelings to your OB/GYN perhaps he can help you as well. Us moms certainly...
- My heart goes out to you. I was so depressed by the end of my last pregnancy. I spent half my days talking myself out of slitting my writs (seriously). It is horrib...
- Hi A., Yes it is normal, there is nothing wrong with you. You are just waiting for the delivery, which hopefully will be soon. Aimee I have 4 boys and my husbnd, I ha...
Zoloft and PPD
I've had clinical depression for about the last ten years, and was always on Paxil. Since becoming pregnant, I've stopped taking anti-depressants, ...
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- Hi J. - I too suffer from clinical depression but went off of Zoloft during my first pregnancy but DID take throughout my second. I did a TON of research on my own a...
- I took Lexapro after baby 1 and through the whole pregnancy of baby 2 and after, he is 1.5 now, my doctor and OB thins it is the safest with the fewest possible side e...
- i've been on zoloft through the second half of pregnancy with my first daughter, nursed her for 18 months, through the entire pregnancy with my youngest and am nursing...
Pregnancy and Crying
Ask for a depression screening. Both pregnancy and thyroid problems contribute to chemical imbalance. Exercise helps bring balance but may be tough with ...
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- Yes, I have experienced that just the other week. I too have hypothyroidism and I am 33 years old and 17 weeks pregnant. I had my thyroid checked and it was very eli...
- Hi D., I understand completely! Honestly, I know more now than I did when I was pregnant. Additional nutrition will help a lot because you are losing pretty much al...
- I know how you feel too. The only thing that I can suggest is taking as much B-12 or folic acid as is allowed. It is a natural mood booster and I've heard a deficiency...
Help with Depression
It addresses depression in the book. It is the story of her fertility issues, then her pregnancy and then her PP depression. You can also check out her ...
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- Hi M., I'm glad to see you have gotten some help with getting out of the depression. Another great resource is Kelly Damron. She wrote a book called "Tiny Toes". It a...
- Hi M., Definitely talk to a doctor. I had various levels of depression after each of my three kids, but it was by far the worst with my last. I was severely depre...
- Others have given you some good advice about how to proceed medically. I would also recommend that you join your local MOPS group (mothers of preschoolers). MOPS is ...
Depression While Pregnant?
Read all 8 responses: "I am pregnant with my second child and I have been very depressed lately (i think). My son is 8 months old and my second child is due ...
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- Hi K., Congrats on your new pregnancy. Your depression may stem from another source. Maybe your current situation, having a 8 mos. yr. old has overwhelmed you. B...
- I am going to go out on a limb here, but have you asked "God" to take away this depression from you, this is the only person who can really help with this type of prob...
- depression gets worse if left untreated... lots of insurance companies have mental health hotlines. getting sleep is primordial. get the help you need to get your sl...
Pregnancy and Anti-depressants
I went off Prozac within the first month of my last pregnancy and had no problems until my baby was born. The depression hit me like a ton of bricks minutes ...
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- I have been battling depression for years now. After my daughter was born (8 years ago) my doctor put me on Zoloft. I nursed her for a year while I was taking it. W...
- I stayed on Prozac during my pregnancy after initially going off of them and subsequently not doing so well. Does your OB/GYN suggest going off? I would speak with th...
- Hi M., I would definitely suggest making a plan with your doctor as he/she will have your and the baby's best interest in mind. I am a mental health counselor in Schau...
Depression
I wish you luck dealing with pregnancy AND your depression. Although depression is a constant struggle and I know that you'll do great no matter what you ...
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- K., my last pregnancy I took Prozac and Wellbutrin XL during the entire 9 months. I continued to take the meds after the pregnancy and I breast fed him until he was a...
- Hang in there! Once you see that sweet little face... I don't have this issues as severe but i do get seasonally depressed. Didn't while pregnant. Had a bit of ppd bu...
- Hi K., I totally concur with Deb M. I took Zoloft before, during, and after both of my pregnancies. My kids are fine and are now 4yr and 18mo. They were both ful...
Some One to Understand What I Mean About My Pregnancy
I love my child but I hated pregnancy! you still need to becareful it may be depression though. But if it isnt you are not alone alot of women dont like ...
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- I am no expert so I would suggest next visit with your OB/GYN tell the Dr. how you are feeling. I only suggest this because you may be showing early signs of depressio...
- I am 27 weeks pregnant with a 1 yr old. My first pregnancy with my daughter was amazing, I loved every moment of it. This time around I am extremely tired and exhauste...
- C., It sounds like you're experiencing some of the typical pregnancy mood swings. Happy one day, irritable the next. Don't waste your energy feeling guilty! You ...
Lexapro, Endometriosis and Pregnancy
I would recommend the "talk therapy" (counseling) approach to your depression managment rather than the drug approach while pregnant. ...
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- I'm not sure about the Lexapro since I've never been on it. I do know about the endometriosis. I had that surgery in June 2008. I'm now 12 weeks pregnant. It didn...
- call the Dr. that prescriped your Lexapro, he/she should be able to tell you if you are able to take while pregnant. I also see no reason why you should not be able t...
- I would NOT take an anti depressent while pregnant. for me I was in the best mood ever during all my pregnancies as if I had been on one. talk with a perinatologis...
Has Anyone Used Wellbutrin XL While Pregnant And/or Nursing?
I'm approaching 30 wks pregnant with our second child and recently switched from Wellbutrin to Zoloft. I suffered from depression in high school and wasn't ...
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- Hi A., I am 19 weeks pregnant and taking Wellbutrin. I was taking it before I got pregnant and my doctor didn't want me to stop. Hormonal changes cause depression f...
- According to Dr. Hale, Wellbutrin XL is a pregnancy level B and lactational L3. The highest concentration was found to be present in breastmilk 2 hours after taking t...
- You and your doctor can check out the medication on Lactmed. Just do a google search and it'll pop up. The name it will be listed is Bupropion. Also, you can discuss t...
