My children live with their father. I spoke with a social worker about going for custody and i was honest with her and told her about my illness and she told me their not aloud to use mental health against you as its not something we can control.
I would find out if there are any natural medicines you can take while pregnant like calms to help you cope.
Part of your anxiety is your mental illness and part is most likely your hormones.
I would apply for disability money. Its a great idea. I recently applied and was awarded it. I dont think all jobs ask if you have mental health but dont forget not all mental illness lasts for ever. Depression doesnt usually last forever, so when your ready for work you tell them you had depression but not any more. Only tell them if they ask.
You are under alot of pressure and you are going through many changes: you just left your job: your pregnant: your having financial difficulties: changes to medication: moving in with the inlaws: your husband leaving his job.
All of that is so much and difficult for anyone to deal with.
Your husband may be under stress too with all these changes.
Its omportant that you have support from those around you and keep coming here for support.
I really wish you well. We are here for you.
Take care.
I would say try not too worry but i am the queen of worry and i know its difficult not too.
Just know we are here for you and we understand how hard it is to live with mental health.
All the best,
Sophie x
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