by sickmama » Jun 05, 2004 12:35 am
Jacqueline,
I am SO sorry to hear you are feeling down. While I have no medical advice, I hope I can be of some moral support. I remember the depression vividly. For me, even being surrounded by family and friends wouldn't have helped because HG is so isolating in that NOBODY can relate to you. Everyone else's life can go on as normal, they can do other things, think about other things...they are not living in the tunnel of HG. Where as we are stuck in this dark place, they can leave it any time when it gets to be too much.
Just know, and try to visualize the light at the end of this tunnel. The key to fighting depression is to have things to look forward to and appreciate. Never forget why you are doing this, and keep telling yourself that you are an incredibly brave and remarkable woman for being so entirely selfless to bring new life into the world. There is nothing more admirable!!
You have us, we are only a few pecks on the keyboard away. We are here for you!
Karen - HG Survivor
Mother of Miya Laurenza, born June 5, 2003 - severe HG until 16 weeks, then mild HG until delivery
Siena Michaela - due July 16, 2010 - mild HG 5-16 weeks, medically fluffy since then.
Blog:
http://hgkaren.blogspot.com
"Courage is not about being unafraid, it is being scared, and doing it anyway!"