do u think this could be depression

[sonya2580]

Hi im 24 weeks pregnant
i cant seem able to settle at all
i feel nerverse all the time
lack of appetite
last night i even started crying and i never cry pregnant or not
i do feel stressed do to the house over the road playing the music loud at night

do u think this could be depression

i forgot to mention my heart rate is faster than normal 2

All these symptoms sound like anxiety to me. Are you anxious about the impending arrival, or maybe you are just plain tired and run-down, especially if noisy neighbours are keeping you awake.

Why not have a chat with your GP or MW - if you have fears or concerns about any aspect of your pregnancy, they will be able to talk them through with you. Do you have a supportive partner, what about family - have you told them how you feel? Anxiety can be relieved simply by talking through your fears.

Try and relax, have a nice bath with your favourite bubbles or put on some soothing music - whatever puts you in a calm mood. You need to keep your strength up so it's important you eat - try rustling up your favourite meal and try and eat a bit.

Try and talk things through with someone And if the neighbours are being really noisy, report them anonymously for your own peace of mind, to your local environmental health dept.

Hope this helps a little - take care x.

yes, pretty sure it's anxiety and not depression - they are very different things although very prolonged anxiety is likely to lead to depression.

Mamma has given you some good advice, if you can talk to someone to get help that will be the best thing to do (it's also usually the biggest step - the biggest step is usually the first one you have to take with these sorts of things, hence how people end up suffering for a long time).

Good luck, sounds like you are going through rather a lot so anxiety pretty justified really tbh, please don't think people will just shrug it off, it can be a very debilitating problem and helth professionals know this - it's the general public that don't understand it until they have been there themselves.

well i went to the docs feel like a right pratt now as soon as i got in their i was crying he said its prob just hormoanes and anxiety he said he did not want to give me anything to help me sleep
how long will it take for me to feel my normal self agaain
im sitting here crying at the mo
is their any herble stress stuff i can take
i cant cope with this at all

Poor you - it is horrible feeling that you can not cope. Is there anything in particular you are worried about? Mammabelleboo has some good advice for you - and i agree finding time to relax, and talking to people about your worries will help. Do you have someone you can talk to?

I feel so sorry with you with regards to the house playing loud music - i have been in a similar position. Sleep deprivation drives me crazy! Do you have a spare bedroom - if so could you sleep in it for a while so you get a good nights sleep? Or could you try ear plugs?

My friend was very anxious during pregnancy and this often made her feel low as well, however she is now a very relaxed mummy. She ended up getting signed off work for a couple of weeks so she could have a rest and look after herself.Pregnancy can be a really overwhelming time!

this mighrt sound stupid but im really worried about the music and will it keep my daughter awake when she goes to bed its not loud loud its like a dull thump if u no wot i mean but i worrie about that from the min i get up in the morning
im up and down the stairs every 5 mins when its dark looking out the window and listning out for music
it never used to bother me that much since they had a new years eve party and that was loud and did not fininsh till 5 in the morning
i want to cpmplain but im worried that they will just put the music up

have you spoken to your local council noise abatement dept? They should have a word to you neighbours for you it is possible they don't realise the nuisance they are causing. If they react by increasing the volume then you can let the council know and they should take stronger action.

Did your doctor not recommend someone who you could talk to about your anxiety? He should have done so. They are reluctant to prescribe meds to help you sleep with this sort of problem (pregnant or not) - extra sleep probably won't solve the issue. You need someone to explain to you that what you are suffering from is very common and treatable. Yes, some or all of your problem might be hormonal but so are some other very serious conditions - it doesn't exclude you from treatment just because something is down to hormones.

Well done for braving the docs, it is a huge step forward although it may not feel that way right now.

When you get really worried about something it can feel like it is taking over your life - horrible feeling! It is likely that your daughter will not know any different so will just sleep through it. Is this a neighbour that you could have a chat too - and explain that you are pregnant and the noise is keeping you awake - they may not realise they are disturbing you. If not - then as Coby said i would speak to the council.

i wont to complain but im scared that they will just turn it up

doc did not recommend anyone to me i feel all alone it feels like no one wants to help me

we want to help

One way to overcome anxiety is take back a little bit of control, it's not easy but it is what you have to do. If you are worried they will not respond in a neighbourly fashion to your request to turn it down then you should just ask the council to do it for you.Look up their number in the phone book, make the call, job done, you've then made a good start to fight this whole problem (not just the noise) with one quick phone call. Explain your situation to them, that should help.

I think you should mention this to your MW too next time you see her. Have you met your HV yet, if not they can bring this forward so she can start supporting you now - they are legally required to make sure you are OK.

thanks hun
i will look up the number for the council and pluck up the currage to ring them

im one of these people who cant talk about their feelings to people who r close to them

i really dont think i can cope anymore

thanks hun
i will look up the number for the council and pluck up the currage to ring them

im one of these people who cant talk about their feelings to people who r close to them

i really dont think i can cope anymore

thanks hun
i will look up the number for the council and pluck up the currage to ring them

im one of these people who cant talk about their feelings to people who r close to them

i really dont think i can cope anymore

you will cope, god knows I have been rock bottom in the past and somehow crawled out, things will get easier for you with time and you will cope, being pregnant or having a young baby does not help with these things!

If the coucil offices are closed now you have to stick to your guns and phone first thing tomorrow!

What about speaking to your MW or HV?

my o/h has rang my MW and lwft a mess

excellent - 'tis all good stuff. You need to get a little team of people around you to help you out (MW, HV etc). Depression and anxiety are illnesses just as much as the nasty physical things people come down with from time to time so don't feel bad about getting yourself some help - you owe it to yourself and your (growing) family

Glad your OH rang the midwife for you - if she cant help (which i am sure she will) go back and tell the GP you need someone to talk to. You won't be the first or last person that goes to the GP feeling anxious! Good luck x

well i phoned the council and they r sending me a noise pack thing out
i also talked to one of the mums who lives in that court and its driving her mad 2 the people who lives next door to that lot have already compliand and he is going to start a petition started i said we will sign it

the house that plays all the music have bin put into bedsits and got a load of polish blokes living their

i do feel abit better now