Don’t think I can do this anymore… I feel so alone

Why do you feel that way

@Sophie I don’t have any friends they all abandoned me. I live alone: I’m currently not working I’m single. I am drained of feeling like this and I feel like I don’t wanna be alive rn but I have to

Trust me lovely that baby will be all you need , how you feel now will at some point be a blur .. I was 19 and pregnant , doing it alone , working with some health issues in my pregnancy and had no friends , severely depressed. everything works out even when it doesn’t feel like it will x I’m now married and due my second baby this summer , still no friends but my kids are everything , you got to hang in there

I felt that way all my first trimester! It passed :) I found it desperately important to put screens down and go outside. Even if it was just to the shop. I would break my shopping list into parts and get 1-4 items a day so I had a 'excuse' to go. I'm not sure if you're telling anyone yet about the pregnancy but if you're openly expecting then you can see if there's a mum to be group in your area? Or start one!

Please speak to your midwife - they will direct you to people that can help. Try and go do things in your community that are free/very small cost that will connect you with people i.e church groups, walking groups, community gardens etc. And make the most of this app! Although in person contact is probably better, having people to even message will help - send messages to people you've matched with, even if it doesn't turn into a long term friendship, having just someone to talk to for a while is better than festering in your own head. And know that you will feel better. For all your low days, there are high days. Xx

@Sophie my baby isn’t due till August I feel like I’m trying so hard to hang on but I can’t stop crying. I won’t ever find someone who wants me I’ve never been good enough for anyone. But thank you I’m trying to hang on x

@Heidi I’m on my second trimester it’s just getting worse. I have anxiety it’s so hard to even do those things but I will have a look

@Ashley im not seeing her for another two weeks but I will. I have these groups but I just never go to them my anxiety stops me I feel so stupid . Im trying to make friends on here I just dunno how sometimes like I feel like no one cares or they do for a bit then leave. Im constantly in my own head x

Don't wait 2 weeks, just call the number! They are there for you in times like these, and they would want you to call instead of sitting feeling like this. It might also be worth speaking to the doctor, whom the midwife may direct you to anyway, as if you're really struggling medication may be the best first step. There is no shame in it, and some medications are safe for pregnancy. They can make the world of difference, and clear the fog until you can find other avenues of help. No need to feel stupid at all, everyone needs help and friendship, and don't fear people leaving. People do come and go, and eventually the right people will stick. Have you suffered like this before, or has it only been with pregnancy? X

I’m in my second trimester and I feel much better, but I felt super depressed and anxious during my first. I saw a reproductive Phsychiatrist and she put me on a low dose of anti depressants that’s safe for the baby and within 2 weeks I was feeling SO much better. I would definitely seek help. Don’t wait 2 weeks to sés your midwife - call her and ask for a Phsychiatrist rec. ❤️

@Ashley I’ve suffered like this my whole life and I refuse medication as I’ve tried so many and they make me worse. I just want company so no medication will help that. Ok I will call them now

@Sophie little insensitive to ask the way you did. Maybe she just feels like that because she does. 🙄

Hope you’re okay, please reach out to your midwife. You can always message me too x

Hey friend, first I’m really sorry to hear that your going through this. It really is hard to be alone & not have a support system during such a life changing time. I would encourage you to check out some local support groups for pregnant moms and even some resources for therapist, there are a lot specifically checking in with your OB a lot of time they have mental health resources for prenatal depression/ anxiety etc.

& yes don’t hesitate to msg me! We don’t always know and or understand why we feel what we feel sometimes but that doesn’t make the feelings invalid..

@Nic I have just called the community midwife and will contact my midwife tomorrow morning they said if I feel worse I can go in, thank you xx

@Ashley thank you

When that little one is born, I promise you'll have everything you'll ever need and want 🩷🩵 Please ring doctors, your emotions are all over the place atm but they will settle down bit there is absolutely no shame in getting help. U have plenty of us women on here that have our private messages open to listen. Please reach out to whom ever u feel comfortable with. Chin up darling girl. Things will get better 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 xxxxxx

@Catherine thank you so much

Let’s be friends🤍🤍

Sorry you are going through this mama. You are not a letdown. God chose you to carry this life, and He makes no mistakes. Even in this lonely, tearful season, He sees you, loves you, and is walking right beside you. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). Your tears are not wasted—He collects every one (Psalm 56:8). Hold on, dear one. You are not alone. Jesus is with you, and He will strengthen you day by day. You and your baby are deeply loved.

Hey lovely, just checking in - hope your feeling a little better today 🩷🩷 xxx

@Catherine I’m feeling slightly better thank you x

Aww I'm glad, day at a time love, or rather a hour at a time 🩷🩷 xx