[lourdescole03]

Hi,
I am 7 months pregnant and miss myself terribly. I have dealt with anxiety my whole life but since my pregnancy (this is my 3rd) my depression has come on. From one day to the next I am completely unpredictable. Yesterday, I was fine, today I can't stop crying and feeling so blah. I do take Prozac, and it helps somewhat. I just want my old self back. I want to not be sooooo aware that I am dragging myself through my day. . .waiting for something to change. . .waiting to feel the joy that used to define me. . .waiting to be excited about something, anything. I have an amazing life, great kids, great partner, my own business, and the sun is actually out today. . .but if I find myself with ANY amount of free time that I can't be in my bed asleep, I ruminate and cry. I know this has to do with being pregnant, and I know it will pass...I know it will pass. has anyone else gone through this?

[Pseudonym]

I haven't! But then again, I'm a guy.

Seriously though, welcome to PC. It's often helpful when these little spurts of depression come on to make yourself busy. I know it seems trite, but you'd be amazed what you can find to take the free time off your hands. In your case, you really only need to do it for a couple of months because something tells me that after that, you'll be WISHING you had free time

I suggest origami, which is peaceful, cheap, surprisingly time-consuming and after you're done doing it, you have a sense of having had created something. Origami.com is a good place to start. (note: I'm not a lobbyist for the origami cartel or anything, I just see it as a good thing to do for someone who's 7 months pregnant.)

Congrats on your 3rd child, and try not to worry too much. You recognize that it's more than likely hormone influx and not a permanent issue. Doesn't mean it's easy, though, so don't hesitate to write when you need to. I've only been here a week or two, and it's been amazingly helpful (except I'm a little compulsive in checking it).

*hug* and Good luck!

[its_me]

Been there - done that... With my second pregnancy I was extremely depressed and not on medications - at that time they hadn't decided if any were really that safe (17 years ago) - I made myself seem ancient!

I do understand where you are coming from and for me, I had a lot of support at that time and I was in therapy, which helped me because I was very upset at the fact I was having another boy. (Wouldn't trade my boys for the world - but there was something about having a girl.)

I did a lot of sleeping and crying. Sleeping was very beneficial especially the further along I got. Now the crying... I tried to read books, I did puzzles and I guess one of the best things was spending cuddle time with my 3 year old. You say you have 2 other children - love on them and squeeze them and let them know you are madly in love with them because pretty soon - they might be feeling a little neglected. And by the way - origami is a good thing to keep your mind occupied.

Keep your head up and if you need to talk - let me know. Before you know it that new little one is going to be in your arms and you'll have one more person to fall in love with!

Here's a hug just for you...

[Pseudonym]

That was beautiful, It's Me.