Crying a lot, very emotional and sad....

[anoninnyc]

I have spoken to my dr. (ob/gyn) about this problem and he said it is just my hormones and not to worry. But it is a bit difficult being sooo emotional. I find myself crying over the silliest little thing and getting very sad over nothing really, or dwelling on painful events from my past.

I have been doing light exercise but am not up for anything more strenuous due to my pregnancy. I have been trying to think positive thoughts, and this does work at times, but find it much harder to do when a weepy mood strikes. I am monitoring the situation and see my doctor regularly.... I hope this does not spiral into a depression. Any advice on how to avoid this? Or am I being overly cautious in worrying that this may happen?

[pollock]

Oh, I know what you are going through, my deepest sympathy coming your way:) !
I think it is good that you are aware of your feelings but try not to worry too much it will just add to your stress. I remember having days where I cried about crying, I mean, i was supposed to be happy:confused: , now after I can see that I was, there was just a whole lot of physical changes covering it.
I also recommend trusting your body more than your mind at this time, it knows whats going on!!!
I found that when I let myself cry it released the pressure (until the next time) and it is one of the ways the body gets rid of excess hormones.
I dont really watch tv at all, but I used to watch a lot of tv when I felt extra sensitive, (nothing radical of course) because it felt better to cry about some silly drama on the telly than things from my past and other fine themes my brain came up with.
Also I found that a lot of speculations about my own childhood came up, I think it is the brains way of putting all that information forward to sort it now that it is needed.
Also, for me it passed, at about five six months I felt normal again and went through a period of bliss despite a personal tragedy!
So imo, dont worry, go with it, and take it out on your man any chance you get, remember he should also feel the pregnancy, and shared bliss is double bliss!

Always here for support annoninyc
Love
F

[lookfar]

Hi anon

Try not to be too hard on yourself honey, your emotions & hormones are all over the place at the mo, this is perfectly normal & will all settle down again soon, honest. Everyone goes through various stages of this during pregnancy, it's a life changing experience & your body is making major adjustments right now.

Just try to focus on sending love & positivity to that tiny miracle inside that you've been blessed with :) you'll soon be feeling back to your normal self when things settle down a bit.

Take care :)

[pollock]

Heres something to cheer you up:

http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=vxfqjs84g9

Love
F

[lottie]

hey A,
Don't worry too much honey, my friend has just had her first pregnancy- (well she's ready to drop anyday!!) but in the first few months she just cried continuously about really small things and when she told me she'd say 'i don't even know why im crying half the time!!' she said she just couldnt help it!! Im sure its normal, hormones everywhere n'all!! She's much better now though i think you have to get thru the first few months before you settle down!! :D
Good Luck!! :D

[anoninnyc]

Thanks so much. I guess the doctor is right and this is normal and not to worry about it. Thanks for the the wonderful advice ladies.

[mada88]

Thanks so much. I guess the doctor is right and this is normal and not to worry about it. Thanks for the the wonderful advice ladies.

Why do people cry when they are sad and also cry when they are happy?

emotions are just chemicals they are not who you are. Robots cry.

[fromthatshow]

I love crying and wish I could do it more often :confused:

[madthumbs]

I hope this does not spiral into a depression. Any advice on how to avoid this?

You're not abstaining from meat are you?

[hutanic]

Embrace and face different sides of your being, don't run from it cause it will only catch with you. Trust your self.

[jesseyeye]

Thanks for the nice advices guys!

[nirvana]

Pregnancy brings alot of emotions with it. Take time out watch alot of comedys and eat what ever you get the urge to eat.

My girlfriend went through the pregnancy thingy last year and she was the same crying etc very emotional all very normal .

:)

[size_of_light]

Post #7 : Who's mada88? :eek:

[lookfar]

Post #7 : Who's mada88? :eek:

I'm not sure size, but "guest" appears on the odd occasion when people have had their accounts closed & all their posts deleted. :confused:

[size_of_light]

I'm not sure size, but "guest" appears on the odd occasion when people have had their accounts closed & all their posts deleted. :confused:

:( I thought it might have been Dave. :o

[anput]

OP-
I cried every night when I was pregnant- cried myself to sleep. It was so pitiful and I would not wish that on anyone. I never told my doctors because I was afraid they would take my baby- I didn't realize it was normal either. t is so good that you spoke up. You need to watch out after the baby is born because the post-partum blues or depression can sneak up- I don't want to scare you or anything. Being emotional during pregnancy is very normal and does not mean you will have PPD.

I was depressed after mine was born, and I waited too long to tell anyone. I would advise never to let it go. Even if it is hormones, going to counseling can help you get through it if you are still suffering with it after the baby is born (hell go sooner if it is affecting your life too much). I wish I had been smarter about it back then. My daughter and I are fine, but I should have been able to enjoy her first few months more.

I wish you the best- just remember what a joy the baby will be when he or she is born. When you suddenly burst into tears because your toast is too dark (or something else equally insignificant), just remember that everyone expects it from you anyway and go with it.

[lookfar]

:( I thought it might have been Dave. :o

Haha, I very much doubt Dave would be posting in a pregnancy thread, but you never know.....;):D

[paloem]

2007 she never even came back , i was going to tell her to listen to whale noises for fuks sake