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Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I feel like from the outside I can see myself spiraling out of control. There's really no reason for this other than crazy hormones, since I'm not under any major stress, my home and family life is stable - which in some ways makes it better some ways makes it worse lol. I feel good knowing I have so much support, and horrid thinking that it's all in my head and I have no reason to feel so "silly". Oh the joys of being a human ;)

Definitely talk to your doctor! I would start with speaking to a therapist or counselor. That's what helped me when I was pregnant with my first. I was able to identify things that had become a trigger for me and eliminate or learn to manage those. I hope it's just temporary due to hormone fluctuations! Best of luck to you mama!

Hi dear. I have been suffering with anxiety/depression for almost 7 years now. It wasn't until I gave in and went on meds that things got better for me. I understand you not wanting to be on meds during pregnancy, I was the same. I wasn't on them during pregnancy. I started after I had my baby and I can tell you the NEXT DAY I noticed I felt different. No more tears. The emotions were much more under control. I'm a new person. The medication I'm on is called Ciprolex. With depression almost always comes anxiety and ciprolex helps with both. At least it did for me. If you can hang on until you have the baby, great, but if you feel so far out of control it may be best to go on them sooner than later. Not everyone needs medication, but after years of trying to deal, I was someone who benefited from them. Talk to your doctor and maybe ask for a referral to a counselor. You are not alone so continue to reach out when you feel your just at your breaking point.