gypsymom
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So a bit of history on me....
I suffer from moderate depression and anxiety. I used to be on lexapro about six years ago, but was weaned off it after only a year as I seemed to level out at that point, haven't been on meds since. I was in therapy until two years ago when i couldn't afford it anymore. I've been fine for the most part since then, sliding into a depressive state only once a year and I've become adept at recognizing the signs and my DH and I work through it.
That being said, my OB wants to keep an eye on my depression due to my hormone fluctuations and lately I've started to feel that dip...I'm easily aggitated into an anxious state for no reason and I've often felt listless and unmotivated lately which is usually my first signs of a depressive cycle.
My question is do any other ladies on here suffer from depression and has it become harder to manage in pregnancy and does it make you more likely to suffer from post partum depression? And is there anything that can be done to help without going on medication?
I suffer from moderate depression and anxiety. I used to be on lexapro about six years ago, but was weaned off it after only a year as I seemed to level out at that point, haven't been on meds since. I was in therapy until two years ago when i couldn't afford it anymore. I've been fine for the most part since then, sliding into a depressive state only once a year and I've become adept at recognizing the signs and my DH and I work through it.
That being said, my OB wants to keep an eye on my depression due to my hormone fluctuations and lately I've started to feel that dip...I'm easily aggitated into an anxious state for no reason and I've often felt listless and unmotivated lately which is usually my first signs of a depressive cycle.
My question is do any other ladies on here suffer from depression and has it become harder to manage in pregnancy and does it make you more likely to suffer from post partum depression? And is there anything that can be done to help without going on medication?