Why am I so sad?

Question

I am about six weeks pregnant. Husband and I have been trying for a few months after a miscarriage. I don't know why but I have been in a serious slump. I'm just sad about everything. Stressed about life, and I feel like I can't be excited about this. I wanted it so bad! Is this normal? I hate being alone but lash out when I'm not, and I'm sick all the time. I feel crazy... I should be happy! We're expecting!

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Most likely it's hormones! I've dealt with depression in the past, and this pregnancy is making me feel like it comes back in full-force waves again... Especially last week (5). Just keep reminding yourself that it's not your fault. If there's something causing the sadness you can easily pinpoint, you can work on it, but if it seems like it's out of nowhere, do your best to take it whatever way you do best, and know it won't last forever. You'll be happy again, and so in love with your baby. My husband is incredibly helpful to me - he understands now that when I'm sad like that it's not his fault, and finds little ways to help me feel better. It makes a world of difference!

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I'm not going through this so I can't say I truly understand but when I went from TTC to finding out I was pregnant I got a little scared so your not alone. Sometimes our feelings are happy and sometimes there gonna be sad were just pregnant it happens but know that there are so many women here to talk with and vent with! Praying that you get that happiness back and if it's really bothering you talk to your doctor! With love ❤️

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I understand exactly what you are going through. I've wanted this baby for two years and my (now) husband and I TTC for 4 months before getting pregnant. As soon as it happened, it's like this door opened and all these new emotions came flooding out. I get so sad that my life is changing, and everything I've always wanted todo, I can't anymore. All my friends and family kept telling me to just wait, but I didn't listen. My husband the other day said that I've changed, and that he feels like he lost me which makes me only feel worse. I know it's all hormone related, but I feel like I'll never be the same and it makes me cry some nights. I still want and love this baby with all my heart, and have so much joy thinking about the day I will hold him/her in my arms. But it also makes me so sad that I can't press the 'pause' button.

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A lot of it is hormones. But I understand the feeling. I had a miscarriage at 12 weeks in September and when I found out I was pregnant this time, I started crying. I've been so anxious. However, I've had some close friends tell me to try to surround myself with positive thoughts. I bought a necklace I wear all the time and whenever I start to get anxious or worried, I touch the necklace and make myself think something positive. Try it, it's helping me. Another person said they bought a onsie and set it out in their bedroom as a positive reminder and make themselves say one positive thing about the pregnancy every day. I think imagery helps. The hormones make things more emotional. I completely understand what you are going through and you are definitely not alone.

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I am having the same feelings, you are not alone!! I felt like when we were trying I wanted it so bad, and now that it is here, I am finding sometimes it's hard to be excited because I'm just so nervous about everything! So happy to found this group and have an amazing support system on here.

I hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months. :)

Why am I so sad?

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