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Posted by spriggy on March 25, 2006, at 1:20:48
I was 6 weeks pregnant; I miscarried this week. I actually spent Monday/Tuesday in the hospital. I got an infection and got very sick.
Since then, it seems I have been having a tough time again with both anxiety and depression.
Maybe I'm just grieving, I don't know.
Could this just be hormonal changes? I'm having horrific hot sweats as well.
this is the last thing I need.
Posted by crazychickuk on March 25, 2006, at 5:39:38
In reply to Miscarriage and anxiety/depression, posted by spriggy on March 25, 2006, at 1:20:48
Hi, sorry to hear about this, this happened to me last year, my depression and anxiety hit the roof... it will pass, get some counciling and make sure you have someone you can talk too about it..
luv donna xx
Posted by Glydin on March 25, 2006, at 8:24:45
In reply to Miscarriage and anxiety/depression, posted by spriggy on March 25, 2006, at 1:20:48
> I was 6 weeks pregnant; I miscarried this week. I actually spent Monday/Tuesday in the hospital. I got an infection and got very sick.
~~~ Spriggy, I am so very sorry. My sympathies to you and your family.
> Since then, it seems I have been having a tough time again with both anxiety and depression.
>~~~ It's very rough and probably a mix of all the factors involved. I think it's more than likely a normal response. The problem is those of us with "issues" have a difficult time accepting "normal" reactions that have the same symptoms, feelings, etc... of the abnormal reactions we have found in ourselves. Talking with your OB is not a bad idea. There are alot of types of support available and alot of women do have this experience and it's a transition to become accepting of the circumstances.
Take care of you. Again, I'm very sorry this happened to you and your family.
Posted by Phillipa on March 25, 2006, at 11:26:41
In reply to Re: Miscarriage and anxiety/depression » spriggy, posted by Glydin on March 25, 2006, at 8:24:45
Spriggy I am truly sorry for you. I know how much you love your boys. And I know your husband is there to support you. And you're beliefs. Ask your OB-Gyn if the change in hormones is also affecting it. Again so sorry. Love you Jan
Posted by Racer on March 25, 2006, at 11:47:03
In reply to Re: Miscarriage and anxiety/depression, posted by Phillipa on March 25, 2006, at 11:26:41
Yeah, it's probably a mix of hormones and grief. That doesn't help, though, does it?
The worst part of having a miscarriage is that other people who haven't experienced it don't realize just how much grief there is to it. Even thought you haven't "known" the little bugger long, it's still a death you're mourning. Give yourself permission to mourn your loss, and don't listen to anyone who says, "Oh, well, you can try again..." Those people just don't understand what the loss really is.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Posted by MidnightBlue on March 25, 2006, at 19:06:19
In reply to Miscarriage and anxiety/depression, posted by spriggy on March 25, 2006, at 1:20:48
Spriggy,
I can't say it any better than the other ladies have, except to say I am sorry, so sorry! I'm sure it is grief mixed with hormones and exhaustion.
Take care.
Hugs,
MB
Posted by octopusprime on March 27, 2006, at 22:26:09
In reply to Miscarriage and anxiety/depression, posted by spriggy on March 25, 2006, at 1:20:48
i am so sorry spriggy. i went to see my pdoc a week after i miscarried earlier this year, it's probably worth a trip. for what it's worth, her advice is that women are generally "postpartum" for a few weeks after miscarriage. i know i felt just wretched for a few weeks but after that my mood did lift a bit. i bottomed out again a few months later, grief that time. take gentle care of yourself, it hasn't been that long.
(personally, i did not want to see my ob/gyn as i did not want to be cloistered in a waiting room with pregnant ladies; i found the trip to the pdoc for support much better)
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