Emotionally blunted in pregnancy

[Anonymous]

Anyone else feel this way? I'm usually a happy, expressive person, but now I just feel so BLAH. Nothing excites me or interests me. I usually LOVE food but nothing sounds good anymore and I take no pleasure in eating (or anything else, really). I have NEVER been depressed in my life, by the way. I'm wondering if it's the hormones. Anyone else have anything like this? My husband pointed it out the other day; he was surprised I wasn't more excited about some weekend plans he had thought of. (Before the pregnancy I would have been jumping with joy, but I was just "whatever"). BTW I am 34, first pregnancy; hubby and I are very happy about the pregnancy.

[Anonymous]

OP here - I forgot to mention that I am only 8 wks pg.

[Anonymous]

Pregnancy takes alot of energy. It very well might be hormones but if it persists you should tell your doctor. Depression is a real possibility, due to alot of factors (including hormones), even if you have never been depressed before. Good luck and rest up!!

[Anonymous]

It's pretty early, too - I read somewhere that in the early stages of pregnancy your energy output on a daily basis is akin to that of running a marathon. Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor about this, but I definitely didn't feel like doing much when I was 8 weeks. I didn't have rampant morning sickness, but just generally felt crappy all the time.

[Anonymous]

OP - I am 8 weeks too and let me tell you, I am way too exhausted to get excited about much of anything! I too was very adventurous with food pre-pregnancy, but now eat a lot of crackers and soup. I think a lot of it is just the adjustment to pregnancy. HTH

[Anonymous]

I was the same way. I thought I should have been running through the fields of flowers like couples do in the movies, running towards DH with a smile on my face. Instead, I worried a LOT about my little "apple" and it being ok, about what I ate, if I got enough exercise, drank enough water, and about every symptom. I also felt like I wasn't MYSELF. I felt restricted and suddenly craved raw sushi, wine, beer, etc - which I ate none of, of course. So I know what you mean. Plus I was running to the bathroom every 30 minutes. So a wine tour didn't sound fun and hiking didn't sound fun and a lot of things suddenly didn't sound fun. So you're not alone. I hope you feel more like yourself soon.

[Anonymous]

I think I had mild depression during my second pregnancy, but never diagnosed. It didn't start until the end of the second trimester, though. I started feeling completely apathetic about everything, including the pregnancy. My husband wanted me to go talk to someone, but I resisted. It ended almost immediately after my daughter was born, and now I feel completely normal again (6 weeks post-partum).

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry you're going through this, and I hope you'll be back to your happy, energetic self soon! You should give yourself some slack -- your body is going through a lot of physical changes, and your mind mental ones. There's *so much* going on, and a lot to think about. Take time and pamper yourself -- whether that's staying in bed, reading, watching the tube, going for a massage or pedicure, etc. And let your DH give you extra TLC (and give him some pointers to be helpful...remember, he can't read your mind!).

I went through this at times during my first pregnancy. Once I felt I'd given myself enough of a break, but was feeling crabby and needed an attitude change, I got it when I saw the TTC postings. This quickly reminded me of how much I have to be grateful for -- my wonderful DH and a healthy pregnancy. Also, if it persists, talk to your doc.

Best wishes to you -- hope you're feeling better soon.