Do i need depression or anxiety medication? Please help.?
Lately i feel terrible. i’ve been trying to research online what exactly my problem is. i cant tell if i have depression or anxiety-it seems like both. i am 20 weeks pregnant so i know my emotions are going to be out of whack, but this is getting out of hand. i know SOME medications for anxiety/depression are safe during pregnancy, so please don’t respond saying i shouldn’t take anything.
my symptoms are:
-tired all the time, i sleep for insanely long hours
-i have no desire to get up and face the day and don’t look forward to tomorrow
-i cry so easily
-i feel like my life totally sucks and that i’m worthless
-sometimes when im having a crying fit, i cant stop and it gets to the point where i cant breathe
-i just want to give up and run away from everything.suicidal thoughts have crossed my mind, but not often and only briefly
i don’t have a horrible life, but things in my life arent as good as they should be. i dont feel at all emotionally equipped to handle them….
i am miserable. i need something, but i need to know what i have before i talk to the doctor.
can anyone help?
thank you.
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Your emotions are due to hormonal issues, not some problem in your mind. Sounds like your pregnancy has caused some issues in your life to come to the top. Don’t medicate away your emotions for heaven’s sake.. you need those emotions to become a whole person. Why don’t you try some life coaching or begin a spiritual journey (I’m not saying go to church). Seriously, don’t assume just because you feel a bad feeling that you should quick hurry up and medicate it. Investigate it. Examine it like a scientist. Negative emotion is always an indication that we are wanting to grow and create something different in our lives.
This could be antenatal depression. I am suffering from depression myself and know exactly how frustrated it is not to be able to get the answers you need from a doctor. But when you go, don’t feel embarrassed or ashamed to say anything as they have heard it all before. This must be very stressful for you as it has struck you at a time which should be filled with joy. This pressure on you may not be doing your baby any good either. I would go and see a doctor straight away as this could also increase chances of post natal depression. Medications do help. But you may need to take time to find the one that’s right for you. I really sympathies for you as I know how it feels to not know whats “wrong” with you. Depression is actually a lot more common than people think, there will always be help available. Perhaps you could have counseling or therapy whilst being on the medication.
I hope things work out for you and that your baby will have a safe birth to a strong and wonderful mummy which you really can be if you put your mind to it
Stay strong, you can fight this. xxx
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I think we may be twins here!!! I’m almost 20 weeks along as well and I’m on depression medication and have been for almost 10 years. I’m on something called Celexa (Citalopram is the generic) and it’s safe for use in pregnancy. Medicine seriously has saved my life. I don’t know what it would be like if I didn’t have it! Some people, like myself, will probably need to be on them for the rest of our lives, but you may just need some during your pregnancy as pregnancy makes our hormones all whacked out!!! :O) Also, if you are feeling this way now, it may help to be on something after the baby is born because postpartum depression is a very real, very lonely and very scary thing! I’ve had ALL of the symptoms you’ve stated!!! If someone has suicidal thoughts… you need to get help, even if they are fleeting thoughts! I TOTALLY get that life isn’t horrible, but even so, YOU feel horrible and hopeless… am I right? I’m blessed with a WONDERFUL husband and three great kids and one on the way. Yeah… life is hard, with financial difficulties and health problems, but all in all, my life is pretty good so as a person looking in from the outside, they don’t understand the emotions that you are feeling. I would DEFINITELY see your doctor and tell him/her your symptoms. It can and will get better! You are your own best advocate, especially when it comes to your health!!!! Good luck! :O)
Stacy
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