Pre-Natal depression(?)

[Mumma2three]

Just letting you know that I was feeling depressed and told my midwives and they referred me to the mental health nurse, who it turns out, was fabulous. One of the things Im doing is starting calmbirth classes, as I have severe anxiety and she thought it would help before/during/after birth. I hope to use the skills for the future.
Another thing is she's given me anumber of a play group for women who do tend to go through depression, and it is run by a psychologist, so I look forward to that support after the birth which I didnt' have before.
Im also finding the relationship with my husband REALLY difficult, Mabye becuase he doesn't understand how I feel. Did anyone else find this?
xo

[beckoes]

Astyr & Mumma2girls: i hope everything works out for you!! I found it hard for the last part of my pregnancy, but like you said, work out the problems, talk to people and seek all the help you can!!
i still have my moments but with a better network of friends and support from all the people that matter and my beautifull little girl everything is great!!

[Astyr]

Fortunately for me my partner does understand. He has suffered from depression and anxiety for years now so knows how it feels..

The best thing I can suggest is to get him to do some research online! He needs to see that it's not only you who thinks you have a problem. He needs to know that it is well documented and REAL! The way my partner deals with things is to leave me be for a few minutes til he calms down (cos he still gets upset too when I'm being irrational) and then he comes to me and just tells me he loves me, wraps me in a hug and says whatever it is I need to hear. If your partner will go, get him to talk to a counsellor or someone with you cos I know it has to be hard on them too so maybe he needs support in supporting you!

If there's anything else I can help with just let me know hun..

L