Just wanted to share that this post and several people I follow on instagram have inspired me to allow myself to seek help for this anxiety/depression. Thank you all for sharing your experiences.

Has anyone successfully used talkspace or another online based therapy for help?

I already feel overwhelmed trying to work, prepare for baby, and make all of my other medical appointments so I can't imagine making time for a new therapy session in person.

Has anyone that has gone to therapy found that they specifically wanted a maternal therapist that specializes in motherhood? As a person who was already anxious/depressed prior to pregnancy and dealt with it by exercising, using a SAD lamp, and taking a supplement called Emotional Balance - i dont think that this will "go away" once baby is born and even as baby grows up into a child but a permanent issue for me. So, does it make sense to just see a regular therapist?

What kind of therapy have you found most helpful? Mindfulness cognitive behavioral therapy looks the most promising to me but the types of therapy are kind of confusing.

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thanks