Anyone feel like they might be depressed?

Question

I’ve been SO sick this pregnancy and lately I just feel worthless. Like I’m a horrible mom to my other kids, a terrible wife, bad at my job, etc. I’m starting to feel really depressed - like everyone would just be better off without me. I’m not thinking of doing anything crazy, it’s just bad feelings. Am I alone? I feel stupid when objectively my life is so good and easy.

Answer

How far along are you? I’m 10 weeks and just feel horrible. I struggle at work because I feel so ill and just have no energy. When I come home I pretty much go to bed because I’m so exhausted. I haven’t been working out due to the fact I have zero energy. I so can relate. I haven’t been my normal self being pregnant but I remind myself I am producing more hormones than normal and this too shall pass and the blessing at the end is the baby. I hope things get better. Have you thought of maybe talking to a therapist or maybe a good friend that’s a good listener?

Answer

🙋🏻‍♀️
Big time.  I’m actually weaning off of my progesterone earlier than recommended because it is so bad and I am wondering if that’s the cause.  I’m planning to start seeing a therapist if things are not better by the second tri.
I have no interest in anything, barely have the emotional energy to talk to or play with my kids, sleepy all the time, zero libido, angry and irritable and impatient, weepy, feel like I’m a terrible mother.  It’s so hard.  It’s night and day difference between who I was 5 weeks ago and now, which is why I think it’s either the progesterone or it’s pregnancy/hormones.  I had PPD with both daughters but never had depression during pregnancy.
Trying to up the self care, make sure I am getting outside, and being kind to myself about all the extra screen time my toddlers have been getting.
I hope it gets better for you. 💜💜

Anyone feel like they might be depressed?

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