Is it possible for depression to be another indicator of pregnancy?

[Anonymous]

Recently I've been suspecting I might be pregnant. And now I've been really depressed and it's like severe depression I think. I feel like I can't do anything. I'm lucky I was able to shower last night. But it's hard to make myself do anything and I've skipped 2 going on 3 days of my job program. I can't seem to take care of myself or do anything. And I feel like I can't talk to anyone. And I keep having thoughts like I'm a worthless piece of shit, no one loves me or cares, I don't have family or friends or anything. But because there's other things that make me suspect that I'm pregnant, I'm kinda worried and curious because I'm having such a difficult, miserable time. And my period is due on the 18th in 2/3 days so I might not get the most accurate result if I tried going and getting a pregnancy test tomorrow. Plus my cycles are irregular so I might have to wait a few extra days.

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+1 y

I'm talking about why I'm having this depression at this time along with other different things, not about wondering if I am pregnant or not. That I can find out with a test in a few days.
Second, I'm not saying that pregnancy is the only thing that can be related to depression

[Whimzy]

I'm not aware of depression being an indicator of pregnancy, and if it is it's definitely not the most reliable. A lot of things can make you depressed, if you've had mild depression for a while before this then it may be that you've just evolved into a more severe case of depression, or if it could be that a particularly stressing incident happened recently like a breakup or loss of employment. Because there are so many things that can cause depression, I wouldn't use it as an indicator of pregnancy. However, one cause of depression is chemical changes in the body, and when you are pregnant your body goes through a lot of hormonal changes, so then again it could be because you are pregnant. I'd suggest you talk to your family doctor or other health care professional, preferably one who specializes in mental health. You should wait a few days before though, and jot down everything you are feeling and when/if your mood changes. This will help the professional you talk to understand more of what you're going through and if it could be linked to your pregnancy. If your depression is interfering with your daily life (which it seems to be from what you describe) then I recommend speaking to a professional sooner rather than later.
Best of luck to you, I hope you feel better and get your answer.

[Asker]

Thank you

[shadowlegend]

Have you had unprotected sex recently?

[Asker]

Yes but it was almost a month ago so not in the last week.

[shadowlegend]

Then a pregnancy test with definitely confirm if you are or not.

[Asker]

Ok. Thank you

[Pyrofox]

Generally the depression from what i learned in middle school is that the depression part of pregnancy is generally after the baby is born as the baby can really connect with the mom. And so the mom worries about stupid/laughable things like is the baby going to like you or not. Well there's something called imprinting and babies generally do it on the first people they see. As well that how they learn their own name is via the people the kid imprinted on the most.

[chrisbigman]

Um... no. People can be depressed without being pregnant. After all, guys have been depressed in the past. Have they been pumping out any babies? Of course not!

[Realfire22]

Stress causes you to miss

[Realfire22]

Your due cycle date. I highly doubt you're pregnant, hun.

[Asker]

I was asking about depression being another sign. Not about if I was pregnant or not. I heard that some people get depressed while pregnant but I don't know

[Realfire22]

Mhm ok.