Depression during early pregnancy?

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I'm about 5 weeks pregnant.  I'm 38, first child, married 10 years, excellent relationship, planned pregnancy.  But I've been so down in the dumps for about a week.  This is so uncharacteristic of me as I'm usually upbeat, happy and optimistic.  But now I feel mildly depressed - don't have much interest in things I usually enjoy - don't really want to do anything but sit and watch tv (something I don't usually do much of).  My husband has noticed this change in me, too.

Is this just hormones?  As I said there is no outside stress in my life - pregnancy was planned, great relationship, finances are fine. I am not currently working, but it was by choice and I've been completely fulfilled up til now.  I've never been depressed at any point in my life. If this is hormones how long can I expect it to last?

PS - I'm headed to the doc on Monday anyway so I'll consult with them, but I'd like some answers from others who my have experienced unexplained depression during their early pregnancy.

Anonymous · Answer

Its normal that's hormones and I was like that to but im 24 this is my second one my first I wasn't at all everyone diffent and every baby I started like that at ten weeks tho and its been on and off happy for u just make sure u get all the test required by ur doctor because in ur age u could have alot more problems then depression not being mean at all just being helpful good luck and I hope it gets better  =)

Dave · Answer

Blood tests will reveal if there are any imbalances caused by the pregnancy like hypothyroidism which can cause feelings of depression during pregnancy. Or perhaps you just need to adjust to the hormonal changes that are quite normal during pregnancy but impact women differently.

Expecting our 2nd, a boy! 12/30/2011 · Answer

Yes it is really the hormones. They are great at what they do- and I truely hope you dont get morning sickness because that makes it 100x worse....

Some days the hormones make me cry, angry, make me dislike my husband, then other days I love him more than ever. Some days Im gloomy, I havent been out of the house in 4 days thanks to my all- day morning sickness.

Hormones start to even out around 12-14 weeks but can pop up at anytime really. Hang in there.

? · Answer

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