Depression
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I have PMDD during my cycle, and while pregnant (this is my second) I get some STRONG emotions. I thought all of this would lead to PPD, but for me, it didn't. I think I suffered from mild post partum anxiety, but never had it diagnosed or treated. I've heard from a lot of women that within a week of giving birth, a lot of their weird emotional stuff (like absolutely hating their husbands) went away. My best advice is to be honest about your feelings and emotions with your OB, now and after birth. If you feel like they aren't taking you seriously, then ask to speak to another Dr in their practice, cause I think there are usually more than one.
I was dealing with depression my first trimester bad, but my skies cleared once I got into my second trimester. 🫶🏽 I just made sure I spoke how I was feeling and told to my therapist more.
I am pregnant with my 3rd son and I will say the prenatal depression this time around has hit me harder than both times I had post partum depression. I spoke with my Dr about it and got put on mental health leave because I was on the brink of hospitalization. The feelings are normal and should be discussed with a provider , if they are a good one they will have ideas to help you or medication options if you are open to it. I opt’d for meds this time and I will say it’s not an instant fix but I’m not nearly crying as much as I was
I feel like you’ve written exactly what I’m feeling and thinking. I’m also 24 weeks pregnant and feel very alone and depressed for the same reasons you’ve listed. Let’s hope this is hormonal and we get through this. 🤍 sending you lots of love and hope!