Pregnant and dealing with depression?

Question

I've struggled with depression off and on my whole life. I started FINALLY seeing a therapist this fall who has helped me a lot. I was doing really well but the hormones have been kicking me in the ass lately. Today was particularly hard. Luckily I have an incredible partner who loves me and encourages me. But it's been so hard. Depression is making me fear that I will inevitably f*** something up in this pregnancy up or be a bad mom.

How do you handle these feelings and fears?

Answer

Also, way to go on finding someone to talk to! It is SO hard to open up to anyone, let alone a stranger. That's so incredibly brave of you!

Answer

I lost my brother suddenly a few years ago and it changed me forever. I started struggling with severe depression and anxiety and it even took its toll on my marriage. I've tried it ALL and prayer and deliberately choosing happiness every single day  is the only thing that works for me. I believe that Christ died for me and it doesn't get anymore loving that that. I find such amazing comfort in the fact that I can pray for something and my prayers are always heard and answered (sometimes immediately, sometimes not). I don't know if this is for you, but like I said, it's my only real respite.

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