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TTC depression?
My husband pointed out that he thinks I'm depressed.
It was hard to hear because I've wondered that before. But I decided that the sadness and pain I've been feeling were due to not conceiving in four years and having a miscarriage two years ago, not depression.
Let me tell you a little about me. I'm a homebody, and I never really liked going out and drinking or partying. I prefer to stay at home and watch a movie with my husband on the couch. I don't really have friends, because I have a hard time with anxiety and new people. I work. I do really well at my job and it is not suffering due to sadness. It actually helps, because I can throw myself into my work and kind of forget about everything else.
My question is, has anyone else struggled with depression due to TTC? How did you know it was depression? Were you able to conceive anyway? Was there a remedy other than having a baby? Did it go away after a baby?
Please help, I don't have many people to talk to.
TIA
2 Answers • 8 years ago
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I'm sorry to hear how low you've been feeling, but kudos to you for finally talking about it! That's a great first step. Ttc is a very hard journey, emotionally, physically, and at times financially. It's perfectly understandable that you've felt sadness because of it. Depression is considered one of the main psychological disorders associated with infertility, especially in couples with infertility of 1-3 years duration. You are absolutely not alone. Friends and family are often the first people to point out a loved ones depression. The best thing you can do for yourself, your husband, and your future children is to make an appointment with your doctor (either family doctor, or obgyn) and discuss your concerns. Tell him/her exactly what you've written here. The remedy to depression is not having a baby. The remedy is to get help first from your doctor, then turn to your friends and family for love and support. Your health and happiness comes first. You will get through this.
soon!
8 years ago
Trying to conceive is the hardest thing I've ever had to do, and I completely understand. This worst part for me was feeling like I was alone in the journey, so I wrote a short e-book on how I deal with each part of the cycle emotionally. It's free for Kindle and Nook, titled TTC: An Emotional Journey by Valerie Johnston. I hope that this can make you feel like you aren't alone.
Here is the Kindle link: http://www.amazon.com/TTC-Emotional-Journey-Valerie-Johnston-ebook/dp/B00XYXWL52/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436806610&sr=8-1&keywords=ttc+valerie+johnston
I pray for your health and happiness as you go through this journey, as well as for a healthy baby for the two of you.
Valerie Johnston, Author
8 years ago
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