fallenangel said:
I am pregnant to someone who doesn't even love him and I am only with him because I can't bring a baby up on my own. Nobody is going to want a stupid 17yr old with a child. I am sick to death and just want to give in but I can't because I have a responsibility to my child.
Hi angel, just thought I'd try to give you some comfort because I know a woman who went through the exact same thing as you are right now...she was 17 and pregnant with her first child, didn't get along with the father of the baby and felt alone and was extremely depressed. This person turned out to be the most influential positive person I've ever met in my entire life...she went through great battles with depression and suicidal thoughts but she won in the end...it's a constant struggle and it's only gonna get tougher but when your child grows up to witness their mother go through such an uphill battle and come out on top like I know you will...your child will appreciate everything you've done for them that much more. You're not only his/her mom but you're their hero too...by the way the woman I spoke of who was in the same situation as you are is my mother...and to this day I can't thank her more for sticking around for me. There's more bad times than good but your mother will have your back until the end...and your child needs you!
As for meds, I'm on some myself and am still in the process of finding the right one for me, I would recommend going to see your local mental health facility just to see if they think it would be safe to take anti-depressants while you're carrying a child as I have no idea...cause I'm not pregnant...
...but I hope you do seek help because it isn't easy to make it on your own...but I know you'll do just fine...once that baby comes into this world depression will be a thing of the past.
take care!
brandon
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Dec 07, 2005 @ 13:19:02
