Pregnancy depression
This is my 3rd pregnancy. I have 2 sons, a 3 year old and a 1.5 year old. Pregnant with my 3rd son. Before I found out I was pregnant I told my SIL that I didn’t feel like myself mentally, then I found out I was pregnant. I was thinking okay that explains it. Then I had terrible morning sickness till 20 weeks and gender disappointment. This pregnancy was a surprise. Anyway I was couch bound till 20 weeks and it really started messing with me mentally. Through the holidays I started feeling better and kept busy with holidays. I’m 32 weeks now and just have been feeling depressed. I’ve had a cold for 3 weeks and just getting over it. I have no motivation, I procrastinate, overwhelmed with my kids etc. There is so much stuff to do around the house and I do none of it although I tell myself I will everyday. Still have to get an suv, plan a sprinkle, maternity shoot etc. I don’t take my kids out to play and they act horrible being indoors all day everyday. I have talked to my nurse practitioner about it twice, my ob once, and the new ob once. They basically tell me to go on dates with my s/o and that this is normal to feel like this. The new ob told me to find a therapist. I just don’t think a therapist is going to change how I feel day to day. Dates haven’t been helping how I feel day to day. I have been wanting to try antidepressants but obviously my doctors don’t want to go that route. I can’t live like this anymore. They think because I’m not suicidal or have thoughts of harming others that I’m not depressed or something. I don’t feel like this is normal. I’m tapped out. Just want to zone out on the couch all day. I want to be a better mom and better spouse. Has anyone started antidepressants in 3rd trimester? I’m so afraid of postpartum depression. My s/o doesn’t like the idea of antidepressants. He thinks it leads to pill addiction. Also I have anxiety but don’t take anything for it. Any advice please?
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