Did you go through Postpartum Depression & what were your symptoms?
Did you go through Postpartum Depression & what were your symptoms?
Hey all, I just had twins 7 weeks ago and lately I have been severly depressed. I even began seeing a therapist because it’s consuming my everyday life. Here is how I have been feeling, since about 7 months into my pregnancy I began feeling scared of everything, especially the H1N1 because so many pregnant woman where getting it and not making it through. I was so scared of getting it. Then I was freaking out that I might now make it through my c-section…..But, after I delivered I assume life would return back to normal and these anxieties will go away. Well they have not! They have gotten worse…..I wake up and go to sleep every day thinking about when I die I will no longer be here and that means I will no longer be here for my husband and children. I cry all the time about it, I loosing my appetite and feeling very sad and empty inside. things that use to bring me happiness are not longer…I am not sure what to do? Did you go through this, when did it start, who long did it last, and did you take any medicine?

Lately I’ve been getting abnormal symptoms since Wednesday (the 31st)… High depression, intestinal upset (burning, cramping), stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea. Normally I get intestinal upset the day before and during my period. I am gluten and lactose intolerant but I know for sure I didn’t eat any of it (and I used lactaid). The depression strikes me as odd because I am not under any stress at all, in fact I’m really quite bored lately. I eat perfect… chicken once a week, lots of fruits and veggies, raw nuts, sugarless peanut butter, brown rice… I drink my 8 glasses of water practically every single day. I am hypoglycemic but my blood sugar is very stable. Also, I’m chemically sensitive but I know I haven’t been exposed to anything abnormal.

I cannot explain why or how these symptoms are coming about. Could pregnancy be a possible issue? I have VERY irregular periods so I never know when or how long it’s coming. I had my last period starting on the 13th, and intercourse on the 20th and 27th. I was very careful and used condoms (none showed signs of tears). Could pregnancy even be possible with that small time frame? If so… when and how do you test? Or is it best to just wait out the whole month of april until I get a period? Could it be something else entirely?

Is it possible to still have symptoms of post-partum depression even if you did not carry the pregnancy to full-term??
in february I had a miscarriage at only 7 weeks. I felt okay for the most part emotionally but over the last month or two, i’ve felt pretty down, I know I work a lot and often let stress get to me but lately I’ve felt like i do not enjoy anything the way I used to and cannot find a reason for hope and cannot sustain a good mood for a long period of time. I’ve also found myself being a hypochondriac! I also frequently think about conceiving another baby..
Is this form of depression possible even if you didnt actually give birth?

my boyfriend and I never use condoms. we believe he is sterile. this past week i have not been acting like myself. ive been very hormonal and ive been having mood swings from massive depression to rage. i suffer from a anxiety disorder and have been having panic attacks left and right. Ive been feeling sick, waking up with headaches and i got so upset this morning i vomited. I usually keep track of my periods in my cell phone calender but my phone broke and i have no idea when my last period was. though i feel like i may get my period any day now.

ok. my girlfriend just got on the shot about a month ago. we started having unprotected sex two weeks after. now she is experiencing symptoms of pregnancy but also side effects from the shot but they are both very similar. pregnancy symptoms she is having: stomach ache, nausea, throwing up, headaches, mood swings, very very sensitive, sometimes body aches. also her stomach makes noises which is really weird. anyways. side effects:change in sex drive, change in appetite or weight gain, depression, hair loss or increased hair on the face or body, headache, nausea, sore breasts. these are both closely related. i also read that the shot will throw off a home pregnancy test so i think the best thing to do is to get blood tested. i would like your opinion. pregnant or just symptoms?
the side effects listed are side effects from the shot. those are not the ones she is experiencing. the side effects she is having is listed under pregnancy symptoms.

I feel extremely lost and alone. I know in the rational part of my mind that I’m not alone, but I have these feelings and thoughts that are starting to worry me. I went to the ER last night and was diagnosed with hyperesemis. I can’t help but think that NOBODY has had a worst pregnancy than myself at JUST 6 WEEKS. I’m sad and I dont feel like I can function. I feel like I’m on the verge of losing my mind and if I do my husband will leave me…he has laughed and told me time and time again that he’ll never leave my side,. but I’m starting to feel alienated and this feeling like I’m not myself anymore. I don’t know what to do or how to get support since I am not on any health care system as of now. I have temporary medi-cal but I don’t know anything about it and I am getting scared for myself. please, some words of encouragement. I cant stop crying…I don’t feel like I’m ready for this baby, even though it’s all I wanted before I was pregnant. I suffered a miscarriage 6 months ago, and here I am. The pregnancy is healthy as far as I know. Before I had no pregnancy symptoms and now I have every symptom in the book. I’m alone and sad. help plz. it will be SO much appreciated.
Thank you diana…I read what you said over and over and I really appreciate it

2 months of nausea and dizziness for nothing. i got a negative test result.. so what could these also indicate:???

1. tender breasts
2. sore breasts
3. spotting
4. lighter than normal period.
5. runny nose
6. headaches (rare but like over 5 in 2 months)
7. nosebleeds (every time i deal with nose which is hardly)
8. looking roundish
9. vomiting (once)
10. backaches… the 2nd month
11. frequent urination.
12. food cravings
13. mood swings.
14. constipation-diarrhea.. hard to poo but it’s soft actually and hurts a lot to poo every time. didn’t have essential vits at first but now i bought me a multivitamin but got a neg. test result.

it says: Other Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation. but what if it was like every day for 2 months? i just don’t get it.. poor diet.. maybe? but i always ate.. we were low on money… but now have it made better. what certain nutrient would it be? i had stress before… i had anxiety got depression pills. i don’t think i’m depressed.. sometimes i may have thoughts but not always feel depressed.. rarely do. i felt it all days between cycle periods too… it’s weird though.. so what should i do? what’s wrong.. i can’t see a doctor just yet.

i cant stop peeing.
my boobs are sore.
my left side hurts bad.
im so tired, all i do is sleep.
i cant stop eatting, and im craving wendys.
my head hurts occasionally.
but i am on paxil the depression medicine.
are these pregnancy symptoms?

Ok so here’s the situation, I am 23 and living in a very stressful household with no job. I only get disability ever month and I cant even afford to get things I need hygiene wise. Last month I didn’t get my period, I have been really moody, started going through a cleaning spree the other day and that is weird cause I have been really fatigued too. Last night I was hanging out with a friend of mine and I noticed that my nipples were a little tender, and I have been crazy horny too. I know that the moodyness, fatigue, and hornyness is part of depression which I have but what about the other things. I have the mirena (birth control) and I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative but still kinda nervous. Please help!

Husband and I had sex on the 18th & 22nd of this month (2 of the 5 most fertile days of the month for me).

He dreamed that I would have child on Aug 12-14 2008 & for that to happen I would have to conceive this month.

So far I am between 6-8dpo (most fertile of the 5 days was between 19th & 21st (top 3 days were 19th, 20th, & 21st)

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