Feeling blue

[Hoody]

I know its normal to be hormonal when pg but for this last week i have felt really really down. I'm not normally much of a crier but this last week i have spent alot of time in tears and once they start i cant stop them IYKWIM . I don't even know why most of the time. I'm snappy and know i am not very nice to be around at the moment and its starting to affect my general day to day life. Anybody else feel like this? Any advice on what i can do about it?

[*noni*e*]

yeah ive been like that most of the pregnancy lol... if you feel its really getting on top of you it might be a good idea to talk to someone

[totalfrog]

I have been feeling like this too. Try having some "you" time!! Have a bath or watch a soppy movie (I have found this at least gives me an excuse to be weepy!). Most importantly talk to your partner, your mum or a friend about how you are feeling. And if you still feel this way in a week or so talk to your Dr. Hormones can make you feel insane at times so take it easy ad relax as much as you can.

[Jaycee]

I had a little episode a few weeks ago where I started crying and couldn't stop... and I didn't even know what I was crying about!! I would say it's perfectly normal!
Even this morning I had a cry because I can't get comfy when I'm trying to sleep.
Take some time for you and remember it's just the hormones!
Take care
xxx

[Keira]

Hi Nat,

I'm like this too... i'm normally an emotional person anyway, but being pregnant, everything is 10 times bigger than normal emotionally. I can't seem to handle even the slightest obstacle thrown my way and will cry in public too!

What has helped is having my DP around and he's been so understanding about what i'm going through, it has really helped so much to know that i can always vent all my frustration, anger and sadness to him and he's there to "hold me up"... I probably shouldn't rely on him so much, but he's the one person i trust completely and he's always there.

I was going to start a thread about my crying too, because it does become overwhelming and sometimes it's nice just for someone to listen, or even get a females perspective...

Maybe u could see a counselor if it's really bad? Medicare offers good rebates now if u have 10 sessions... i saw a therapist when i first became pregnant and it really does help a lot... if u don't feel comfortable doing that though, u can always PM me and we can chat about it

Hope you're feeling better today

[Hoody]

Thanks guys i am feeling slightly better today. I have had a cold and DD is teething so along with all of this, still working and being pg i just feel a bit snowed under. I cried so much yesterday i dont think i have any tears left for today!! DH has been very good, it's his birthday today but instead of been spoilt he is spoiling me. My mum is also popping in today cos i was in tears when i spoke to her yesterday so a chat with her will do me good i'm sure.

[2 please]

Yep, Im the same. I cryed when shreks frog father in law died, and when homer found marge at the end of the simpson movie.I think kids movies really move me at the moment.

Try watching a funny tv show or movie, it works for me.

I hope you have someone who you feel understands you to talk to. I just sometimes need a little special attention to get past it. Its hard with a little one to care for and look after yourself at the sametime. It was my birthday on Friday and it was just what I needed. Gifts and hugs.

I hope speaking to your mum really helped. My mum is the only one next to my husband that really makes the difference with things like that.