Struggling with depression

[Hannabee123]

Hi I'm at almost 13 weeks and I'm feeling overwhelmingly sad and stressed and anxious. I've never had anything like this so far and this is my first pregnancy. I can't actually describe how I feel... I feel like I don't want the baby and I'm not excited like everyone else is. I am / was happy but I'm just becoming increasingly sad and worried about everything.
I feel isolated and low my work is taking up all of my time and when I have days off I've lost the desire to do anything. My first day off in a week and I can't manage to get myself out of bed for a drink or food

Hi Hannabee123,

I'm sorry this has fallen on you. I would recommend talking to your GP. They should look at your medical history and rule out other possible medical issues.
They can talk you through the options available where you are. Hopefully you can access a perinatal mental health service. They are specialists in dealing with mental health during pregnancy and the first year of life of your baby.

There are organisations that can help you too. The charity Mind has very good articles on all psychiatric illnesses.
The Pandas Foundation specialise in pre and post natal mental illness.
www.pandasfoundation.org.uk/
They may have a local group you could join.

Ask your midwives what support there is in your area. Sometimes they run support groups.

All the best

Please please ring your midwife and ask about a referral to perinatal mental health

And see your GP. There are, if needed, several medications that can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding if needed.

Your baby needs you to be physically and mentally well.

I know it is hard to admit you're struggling and seek help but people are there for you