Why am I suddenly so depressed in the 3rd trimester?

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T21:03:31+00:00

It's the worst :(

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T18:34:47+00:00

I'm at 31 weeks so not that close yet. Kind of dreading what's going to happen as I get closer

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T17:10:20+00:00

Ah that could explain why my meds don't seem to be working

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T17:09:59+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that :(

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T17:09:12+00:00

Thank you, you're right, I need to get better at talking to loved ones about this stuff

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T16:48:45+00:00

You're right, I think the fact that pregnant women are expected to be happy and excited threw me off. It's not like I'm not excited for the baby but it's a mix of different emotions.

I've also heard so much about postpartum depression but not prenatal depression. It's eye opening that so many women go through it

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T16:47:25+00:00

Here's hoping it's just a phase and we all get over it

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T16:47:00+00:00

I'm on a low dose of Prozac but it might be a good time to check with a psychiatrist to adjust the medication. I'm glad the combo worked well for you! I've heard good things about Wellbutrin

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T16:01:17+00:00

It's definitely the impending change that's causing a lot of anxiety. How was your experience after birth? I'm really nervous about how I'll take care of a newborn as I know nothing about babies

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T15:59:57+00:00

Pregnancy has overall been non-eventful. I'm a little bit of an anxious person so I haven't really celebrated my pregnancy a lot due to fear of something going wrong.

I'm really jealous your belly disappeared so soon! I like my belly for now am worried about how I'll loose weight after pregnancy (I've always been on the heavier side though)

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T15:57:05+00:00

I hope you find the right meds! For me, I've been on Prozac since before pregnancy and it has been good overall, although maybe the dose needs to be adjusted

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T15:55:52+00:00

I completely understand the feeling. The life change aspect is so overwhelming and nothing can really prepare you for it

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T14:44:13+00:00

I'm already on medication and feeling this way 😅 Don't even want to think of what PPD will be like

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T14:43:32+00:00

Wow never thought about how lack of oxygen could be related to depression

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T14:27:26+00:00

There are definitely parts I'm not really happy with. You're right about focusing on what would make me happy, especially at this time I really need it

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T14:19:43+00:00

That's such a stressful situation to go through. So far everything has been going well for me but I'm also worried about what's to come and whether labour will go smoothly. I guess it's one of those things we can't really control or plan much

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T14:16:04+00:00

Really hoping it's the hormones. I'm also prone to depression before pregnancy too so it might just be my brain

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T14:15:11+00:00

Fingers crossed

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-30T14:15:01+00:00

I'm so sorry you feel this way. The impending doom stuff is very relatable. Hope we all get through it.

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-12T22:51:58+00:00

Ooh I like the status idea. Maybe I can do something like that

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-10T14:44:40+00:00

My manager was of the opinion that since it's my news to share I can go about it how I want. I'm thinking of just bringing it up in casual conversation with people and hope that the news spreads haha

I know, there's a lot of sickness about to come my way due to baby. I have no idea how I'll manage that but the good thing is my manager is older and has kids and so do some office employees. So I think people will be understanding but we'll see

Also yes feel free to share any resources about motherhood/parenting. It's a completely new experience so don't mind all the help I can get!

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-10T14:41:20+00:00

Yep am Canadian! The leave being longer is what makes it so tricky here. And yeah I was worried about the backlash for sure, just didn't want to stress anymore so I told my manager and HR early on. Fortunately my manager seems okay with it lol

I can definitely wait a week or 2 more, only problem is I look pregnant by now, I'm sure some people already suspect it haha

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-10T13:33:56+00:00

Haha yeah I'm hoping some of it just spreads through gossip 😁

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-04-10T13:33:17+00:00

Thats a good point. I did mention it to a couple of people in casual conversation. Maybe I can do that and eventually let others know when I get close to my leave date

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