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Name: Jessi
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Location: Eastern Tennessee
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Join Date: January 7th 2009
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Re: Depression while pregnant -
April 12th 2010, 02:31 AM
Hey Emily,
I know that this must be so difficult for you. Try to remember that this storm will pass, and you will be so glad that you coped and survived. When you're feeling down, remember that you are strong, you are beautiful, and you deserve nothing but happiness.
Are you currently seeing a mental health professional? If you cannot stay on your current medications while you are pregnant, I suggest that you look into receiving psychotherapy during your pregnancy. This will help you to cope with your depression in a healthy manner.
Also, I think that you should try to explain to your fiancee that you cannot force yourself to feel any kind of way. Depression is difficult, and things you once loved do not feel nearly as important. This could definitely affect your feelings towards your unborn child. It's not your fault.
Take care of yourself. If you ever need to talk, feel free to PM me.
[/url] "For the first time
in a long time,
I can say that I wanna try.
I feel helpless for the most part,
but I'm learning to open my eyes.
And the sad truth of the matter is,
I'll never get over it,
but I'm gonna try
to get better and overcome each moment
in my own way"
Motion City Soundtrack, "Even If It Kills Me"
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