Prenatal depression

[missrosex]

This is hard for me to write I've not felt this level of sadness since I was much younger, I wake up everyday crying and just wanting to sleep I dragged myself out of bed crying at 3pm today. I just feel this constant sadness and loneliness. I haven't eaten properly in weeks I'm struggling to drink also. I have hyperemisis so I throw up often. I don't see good times coming, if it wasn't for my son I don't think id get through this. I've a past of mental health but not since a teen. I was so happy in my first pregnancy this is all new to me. I need help 😭

You do need help, please go to your GP. Antenatal depression is a real thing, and having it in combination with hyperemesis must be so awful for you. I had antenatal depression and it was truly the worst time of my life. I am still frustrated and sad that I didn’t get to enjoy pregnancy at all. Please seek help as soon as you can. Sending you lots of hugs, it can and will get better.

Hi OP ❤️
Please remember that mental health often has waves in our lives and although you feel like you've hit rock bottom, you WILL get out of it. You WILL feel better. You WILL get stronger and you WILL look back at it. Please be patient and try your best to focus on getting yourself better. Please don't lose hope. Please stay strong. Get the help you need. Speak to your GP and your best friend / family ASAP because I assure you it will help. The biggest strength is managing to pull through and get yourself some help. Sending you lots of love and always happy to cheer you up via this lovely community 💙

@littlepeanuthopes What lovely words and so true. OP I have struggled in my life with mental health and believe it or not I know how you're feeling right now. If you can get yourself out for a quick walk, even down the road and back, and phone someone you like just for 5 minutes I'm sure you'll feel better. Take care of yourself and know there's better days ahead xxx

OP are you feeling ok today?

Hypermesis itself makes u sad. Heart breaking everyday to feel horrible.
not sure its depression as such
more just utter poorliness
are u on medication?
i culnt get out of bed either but i was so dehydrated and had barely anything going in.

I had this in my first pregnancy. First trimester sucks anyway without HG, so you must be feeling under a lot of pressure. You're not alone.
I ended up having urgent CBT with the potential for a referral to perinatal mental health if needed. Your midwife or gp should be able to make an b urgent referral to get some support in place, and there are a number of anti depressants that can be taken in pregnancy as well.
It will get better. There are brighter days coming, we just forget about them when the universe is kicking us while we're down

I know this is late but Does it help though? I’m 33 weeks and need it.

But i don’t know if it’s worth it at this stage. I felt like this throughout the whole pregnancy i’m worried about social services though.

But even though i’ve been depressed and had suicidal tendencies when I was a teenager I have literally never felt this pressured and this low in my entire life. I’m the same.

I can hardly drag myself out of bed and I keep going on pointless bus rides and spending in expensive hotels to get away when I can’t. labour and motherhood is around the corner… so I have to do something.

@mrxrsx Just seen this. So sorry to hear you are struggling. Please try and speak to someone about it. Do your best to see past these dark moments. Getting help can really change how you feel. Sending you lots of positive vibes! xx

thanks