Anxious? Depressed?

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Getting pregnant is supposed to be a happy occasion.

But for some women it can lead to feelings of anxiety or depression. These can actually be early warning signs of postpartum depression/anxiety....so it is best to not ignore them.

How do you feel?

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I'm anxious, but for good reason. I've had 2 miscarriages in the last year and a half. Hoping this time will be the real thing and trying not to stress too much, but it's tough.

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I found out I was pregnant 4 days ago and I've been so happy, so in love, floating on the clouds until today and now I'm so scared. It's my first and I just made a huge commitment. I went through these same feelings when I got married. I'm so beyond overwhelmed right now.

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I also have anxiety issues and depression I actually wrote on here not long ago about it most people were amazing and so supportive they said it's normal I regretted being pregnant but I went back to my doctor and they put me back on meds to help tho I Havnt taken them yet after getting it all of my chest I now don't regret my baby I can't wait to be a mummy and me and my partner to have a little family 
​It's scary being pregnant especially ur first ur hormones and emotions are all over the place make sure u talk to somebody about it because Hunny it does help 
​I wish u luck xx

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I had severe anxiety and depression prior to becoming pregnant with #2 and I'm finding myself back and forth with emotions of excitement, worry + 50 million other emotions

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I feel so much better after reading some of these comments! I've been dealing with anxiety issues for a couple years- I take Zoloft daily. I found out we're expecting #1 last Sunday and this week has been a roller coaster to say the least. We have been trying for 7 months and when I saw the + result last weekend all I could think was wtf did I get myself into!!! My husband is super excited so I have felt guilty for not sharing those feelings. Slowly but surely as the week has gone by I get a little more relaxed about it. Thank you all for being so honest about your feelings!!

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This is my first baby an I'm so anxious. I have terrible anxiety problems to begin with so I'm assuming it has to do with that an not so much the prgnancy

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I've always been anxious and was on medication for it for about 2 years right before and after my wedding. Got off it to ttc and did fine. Pregnancy and some legal stuff DH got into made it worse. It got better, but then I got hit with SEVERE gender disappointment at 14w. That lasted about 2 weeks and I'm better now but still am easily prone to both anxiety and depression. I dread what may happen with PPD/PPA. The only saving grace is that even at my worst I was always able to recognize that I was depressed and take appropriate actions.

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I've just found out I'm pregnant and my mum has been awful support she said I might as well get rid of it that wud be the best option in feeling sad and really anxious all the time I can't sleep either I'm scared all this stress will make me miscarriage ? wat to do?

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I'm extremely depressed.

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I feel depressed and sorry for my child. I feel sorry that I allowed myself to get pregnant at this time. I am going through so much I had a mental breakdown tonight...and the person who I expected to be by my side is else where doing whatever he wants with what seems like not a care in the world for me. I am so stressed so tired so emotional and I keep telling myself not to regret my child. I don't know what's to come I just pray for better days ! I pray for strength I pray for positive energy and joy ! I pray I overcome all these obstacles and I pray that soon I can enjoy my pregnancy ! I hate that this time in my life I knew I was not ready yet did not prevent. I hate that this is apart of my first experience! I hate that I am not experiencing these things with someone who truly loves me.

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