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What Causes Depression And Mood Swings In Pregnancy?

I am 9 weeks pregnant and i feel like i am going crazy as in developing a mental health problem. i feel very angry and cry all the time. is this normal?
i cant really cope with much. everything gets me worked up. should i seek professional help. maybe i am depressed.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Peri-partum depression (depression during pregnancy) is a common problem.
Most certainly you shoul visit a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment.
Here i must tell you that safest antidepressant (if required in your case after psychiatrist's evaluation) in pregnancy is sertraline(prescription drug). Please discuss this with your doctor.
I would like to tell that mood swings can also occur normally in pregnancy. Psychiatrist will help you in this.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks.
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What Causes Depression And Mood Swings In Pregnancy?

Hello Welcome to HCM. Peri-partum depression (depression during pregnancy) is a common problem. Most certainly you shoul visit a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment. Here i must tell you that safest antidepressant (if required in your case after psychiatrist s evaluation) in pregnancy is sertraline(prescription drug). Please discuss this with your doctor. I would like to tell that mood swings can also occur normally in pregnancy. Psychiatrist will help you in this. Hope this helps you. Thanks.