Help

[MummyMillsy]

21 weeks pregnant with first baby. Single. Baby’s dad with new partner who he left me for and is being a complete dick. I have no money and I’m off work due to hg and spd. Feeling sooo anxious have no one to turn to and feel scared that if I seek help I’ll be seen as an unfit mum. I just want to fall asleep and not wake up. Has anyone got experience of mental health during pregnancy? Will my anxious thoughts and near suicidal thoughts mean my baby gets taken I don’t know what to do or who to turn to

So sorry to hear you’re feeling like this. I don’t have any personal experience, but please don’t let these concerns stop you from getting help with the way you’re feeling. Pre and post natal depression and anxiety is very common and your midwife and gp will be able to refer you into specialist services to help. Please make an appointment to see them asap. No one will judge you for feeling the way you do, and it’s important not just for you but for your baby that you get the support you need as soon as possible. It’s a difficult first conversation to have but you can do it, good luck. xxx

I also should have added - if you don’t feel ready to talk to your midwife or gp yet then you can always speak to the Samaritans in confidence - www.samaritans.org