Depression... anyone feeling it?

Question

Lately I’ve noticed I’m emotionally struggling. Usually I am pretty positive, perky and happy... but something has changed. I’m only 17 weeks which is freaking me out.. because why the hell am I feeling like this? We have lots of upcoming changes and so much going on but... like... cmon 😭typically change doesn’t effect me negatively. So that leads me to believe I am genuinely struggling with depression.. 😭

Answer

I'm 17 weeks as well. I'm quite certain I've been depressed for years but it feels worse with this pregnancy. I've talked to my midwife, and she told me she's going to check in at every appointment and see how I'm doing. So she's not super concerned just yet (hopefully she doesn't have to be at all).
Just talk to your doctor, it could just be an overload of hormones making you feel sad, or something more serious. But you can't get help if you don't open up ♡

Answer

I'd speak to your doctor. This happened to me halfway through my second pregnancy and I was diagnosed with prenatal depression, which ended up turning into PPD after my baby was born.

Depression... anyone feeling it?

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