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Antenatal/postnatal depression

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loula24 · 30/05/2012 12:15

Hi, I'm 32 weeks pregnant with my second child. I was very sick until 20 wks (in & out of hospital) & I got very severely depressed as a result. Had to go home to my Mum's for several weeks while (unemployed) husband looked after our 3 yr old, so my Mum could look after me.

I've been back home now for several weeks & I'm still really struggling. I am on 50mg Setroline from the doctor (going to see her today to see if I can up it), but everyday is a struggle - I wake up feeling extremely anxious & full of fear for the day ahead. And on top of this I feel really low. I feel totally unlike myself - like I Have no inner strength - just struggling. Three days ago things got really bad again & I just couldn't get out of bed with the severe depression. I'm now getting so worried that I'm still so depressed & only eight weeks to go until baby is born. I don't know how I am going to cope when I'm in this state of not even being able to get out of bed myself. Please help me & offer any advice/similar experiences.

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jemtalk · 30/05/2012 15:49

Get the doctor to refer you to a counsellor NOW, or you might have to just pay if long waiting list (very likely on the NHS). Don't just do the meds, talk to some-one and if they say "Don't worry you'll be fine", slap them very hard and blame the hormones. GET HELP NOW.
let me know

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loula24 · 31/05/2012 17:01

Thank you but I already see a counsellor so do have someone to talk to. There are difficulties in my life such as my husband's long term unemployment, but usually although I worry I am still happy but with pregnancy I think everything gets magnified and now my anxiety has totally taken over. Anyone find their anxiety is bad in pregnancy?

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Mamily · 31/05/2012 17:33

Hiya, I'm in a similar state of mind as you.
I was so confident and outgoing before pregnancy and now I feel like anxious mess.
Some days I don't get up either. Other rare days I feel on top of the world and get loads done.
I will say that the posts on here have really helped me. Knowing I'm not the only one and hearing that so many others have come through the other side.
I'm also 8 weeks away from birth, if you want to chat or inbox at any point I'm on here a lot of the time.
Take care of yourself and keep up with the positive steps.

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loula24 · 01/06/2012 15:11

It's good to hear from you. I am not sure what to do to 'inbox' you - please could you let me know or inbox me and tell me how to access it? Thank you - it would be great to chat some more.

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Damash12 · 03/06/2012 09:14

I have found a fantastic anxiety website/app called anxiety no more. It has really really helped me and takes some of the fear out of the symptoms of anxiety. Hope this is helpful to you.

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