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Severe Antenatal Depression 3rd Pregnancy

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Enoughnow131 · 14/10/2023 23:33

I have 2 dc, dd 4yo, ds 2.5yo, and a very supportive husband. We went back and forth on having a third, finally decided to try, and got pregnant on the first try. I get happy at first, but at 6 weeks I started experiencing extreme regret, panic attacks, depression, and anxiety. I started Sertraline and therapy. I’m now 14 weeks and still very depressed and anxious. I had mild postpartum depression with my second, but my first two pregnancies were very easy. I feel like this pregnancy was a mistake. I already have one of each, why did I have to try for another? I really don’t enjoy the baby or toddler stage, but enjoy my kids so much at their current ages. I now feel like I really don’t want this child. Has anyone dealt with something similar? Is this the depression talking? How will I make it through the rest of this pregnancy? Will I ever feel better? Will I resent this child forever? I feel so hopeless and like I’ve ruined my life. Any advice or similar experiences?

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SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 17/10/2023 21:32

Oh my Darling, I think a lot of what your are experiencing is normal in a PG, especially as you say you already have one of each.

If you think that it's tipping over into depression though, please do speak to your MW Flowers

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