Help!!!

Greatcraic1

So last year I went through a period of battling with depression. I think I may have been depressed for most of my life but only realising it lately.As a young girl attending primary and secondary school I was badly bullied by so called friends , I would make friends and it would start of as slagging me but I think as I either said nothing in my defence or over reacted it to the slagging meant I was fair game and what started off as slagging always ended up leading to bullying. I have had this with almost all my friends all my life. I talked to a few friends and let them know that I was on antidepressants and that I was struggling with depression but they don't take me seriously and laugh it off and change the subject.i know that if these friends truly knew how much this is affecting me they would stop but as they don't take me seriously its hard to get that point across. I am married with a baby on the way and I do not want to impose these anxiety's on my son/daughter . I need help and have found meds helped in the past but as I'm pregnant I do not want to take them. I am looking for a really good phyciatrist in Galway or some advice from anyone who has been through a similar story to mine. I thought I had beatin this depression but I can feel it creeping back into my life again and don't want this for my new family. I don't want to go back to that feeling of worthlessness . Please help.

Merkin

Sorry you're feeling like this. I think you really need to go back to your GP. They may not necessarily prescribe antidepressants but at least will know your medical history and be able to refer you to someone who can help. I do think your GP should be your first port of call.

buzzb123

I second the a above.

I think it would be of great benefit to see GP also. If you let this fester and wait untill baby is born you may find things very difficult with added tiredness / irregular sleeping patterns etc. Of course it will be stressful for anyone but if you are still suffering from anxieties / depression it could be more difficult than it needs to be.

Times such as yours are tough but do try and see the positives you have in your life.

I wish you all the best OP and things will be fine, just don't let them fester xxx

buzzb123

Just to add if your GP etc thinks you are taking medication and you are not actually taking them, it would be wise to discuss this with them also

Greatcraic1

Thanks for all your replies, I had been takin off the antidepressants as I was tryin to conceive, I should probably mention that I have had an illness for the last 5 years which makes me which effects my quality of life, i feel like this definitly adds to my problems.I know seeing my gp is the wisest thing to do but talking to a professional will cost a fortune and I don't have that type of money to spend on someone that isn't the best at what they do. I need to know that I will notice a change with this person . Thanks in advance for all your responses.

Samplet

Congratulations on your pregnancy! A baby for you will prove a wonderful and life changing event. I'm a midwife, and would strongly urge you to mention your feelings at your next antenatal visit . You will be put on an immediate care pathway with a specialist psychiatrist linked to your maternity hospital- you will not be charged- & you will be prioritised