Is anybody else really struggling with depression?

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I've been feeling really, really depressed for a week or two. I'm 37 weeks and really excited to meet my daughter, but these last couple weeks are super difficult and I'm having a tough time getting through them. I've been sent to the hospital four times in the last two weeks, one with contractions three minutes apart that didn't end up dilating me, and three times with preeclampsia symptoms. Every time I go, nothing happens, everything is normal, and they send me home. I'm so glad there isn't anything wrong in regards to the tests, but I FEEL like something is wrong. It is worrisome enough they keep sending me.

On top of that, I just don't want to look at myself in the mirror anymore. Barely anything fits anymore including my shoes due to the pitting edema. My husband keeps wanting to have sex, but I just can't believe that he finds me attractive right now. I kind of just feel like he wants to relieve sexual tension and since I'm his wife, he has the access. I don't want him to see him naked cause I don't want to see myself naked.

I'm just frustrated and sad and have those thoughts that come with depression. Anyway, not looking for a pity party. Just wondering if anyone is in the same boat.

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Im suffering with depression and have just been put on anti depressents ive got a history of post natal depression so im being kept an eye on. But your not alone every woman will feel run down, upset and depressed in the last stretch of pregnancy with all the hormones. I would see a doctor just for a chat to see what they think you dont want to leave it and it develops into PND its not great so if you can get a little help now it will do you wonders. Everyone is different i know but i found it helped me seeking out help.

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Hi dear. I felt the same way from the beginning of the pregnancy until about a month ago - that's when the clutches of depression lessened: don't know if I'm resilient or if it's the calm before the storm. 
I really hope that you have a friend or a confidant to speak with - not to seek pity, but just talk it out and let this off your chest. 
Listen, we're all are round-bellied, swollen, cussing a little, and do that turbo waddle walk. Each and every one of us. 
In the midst of it all, you are a part of that circle of life, that holy grail that carries life inside, and you have a partner who adores you. 
No, you don't have to adore yourself - that's his job and he's doing it well. Not to hurt you but to show you that through all this darkness and depression, you are desired and wanted. Not for this temporary state of your being or your temporarily gloomy state of mind - but for who you are as a person. Listen to him. At least this time please listen to him - your mind might not be your own now as depression could have hijacked it, but at least one of you is thinking clearly. 
Tough it out, even an hour at a time if you have to. You're very close to the finish line. You're almost there and you simply can't give up. Not now. 
Hugs.

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Not so much depression but stressed...Dealing with the fact my husband is possibly cheating and hasn't even looked at me sexually in months. Dealing with my own emotions on not feeling loved like I know I deserve and just ready to have baby girl!!!!

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Have been really depressed myself for the past week or two! I'm excited about the baby coming soon and can't wait to hold him! That's all I can think about is maybe seeing his face and being able to kiss him and smel him will make it all better! Prayers for you!

Is anybody else really struggling with depression?

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