Can't Stop Crying!!!!

Hi Ladies,
I'm not sure if this is normal...but my god the hormones have taken over, and aren't letting me go. Everything I go thru is a major ordeal. I am am in hysterical tears over something or other everyday. Even if it's just that I can't find something to eat that's appetizing. Is anyone else going crazy like me? I am almost 30 weeks, and this has started about a week ago. I think it has lots to do with being stressed about money, and being lonely and bored at home, and of course worried about the impending delivery and arrival of two babies. I have a history of depression, and have ben on low dose anti depressants my entire pregnancy. I'm really worried about post partum. Any thoughts. I'm tired of feeling like crap emotionally. Just looking for some support. My Dh husband is getting tirred of all the tears, and is just starting to tune me out!
Kate

 

I went through a stage like that when I was in the hospital on bedrest. I would have days where I would just start crying for no reason. I thought I was going crazy for a little while and now that I look back on all the stress, I think it was a bout of depression. Maybe you could talk to your doctor about increasing the dosage of your meds. If you need to vent, feel free to PM me. I know how DH's can get tired of the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy.

 

Make sure you do get help before this gets the best of you! I think it your hubby should take this seriously and try hard to be supportive. Even without your history, your body is going through some major changes and you are doing loads of work baking those babies. Maybe when you are calm and less emotional try talking to him??

Most of these words come from my hubbys mouth becasue I'm right there with you... I've been crying about my stretch marks, not being able to get socks on, bing a blob, fear of what to do once two babies come, and on and on.

It's a tough time. Not wanting the babies to come too early, being tired of keeping them incubating because they are making your body rebel against you, fear of NICU, fear of not getting them to breast feed. These are all up there on my list.

If you are home alone can you get some good books to read to take your mind off of it? Can you go outside for a few minutes to get some air. I've felt a little cabin fever the last few weeks. That certianly does not help.

Good luck. Know you are not alone.
Please keep us updated or feel free to vent anytime.
Mj

 

So sorry you are suffering. Sounds like the hormones are just compounding the depression; agree w/pp that you should check w/your doc to see if your meds can be increased.

As for the stuff that you are worrying about - i absolutely hear you on the financial issues, and the approach that I've taken is one of just BELIEVING that things will work themselves out. You will find resource you didn't know you possessed. I often think about my parents, who certainly couldn't 'afford' to have us but - if any of them had waited, none of us would be here!

Also, see if there are things you can do to try and relax yourself: close your eyes, imagine yourself in your 'happy place' - whether it's by the ocean, or a waterfall, or the mountains or a favourite place from your childhood: really PICTURE it, and try to slow down your breathing, and maybe even send the image to your babies.

Twin pregnancy is really tough; i will never underestimate it again!. Bedrest STINKS!!!!! Worrying about money stinks too. So -try and be really gentle with yourself. I'm sending lots of good vibes and a big hug. You are NOT alone in this.

 

I am so glad that you have posted this. I have been crying for no reason and if it is not crying it is going off at everyone. I am not the crying type but I cant help it. I have been on bedrest and the doc has now giving me the green light to move around more. I thought this would cheer me up but it doesnt. . I hope all this will change.