11 wks pregnant suffering MDD and severe anxiety

[Klewis1018]

Long story short. I am 11 weeks pregnant and battling MDD and severe anxiety. After battling this for the last year I was admitted for inpatient treatment and since returning home have been receiving intense therapy. Obviously this has all put a strain on my relationships with everyone including my fiance, the babies father. He is wanting to take a break until I start to "get better". That I need to make progress on myself before we can work on us. I am having a hard time with this. I don't understand how I can "get better" when everyone that said they're my support have vanished since my return. I feel like I can work on myself, but in the process we can work on our relationship as well. Maybe I'm wrong? I don't know.

[Agora1]

Oh I believe you can work on yourself but pretty difficult in your position right now.

Being pregnant is not the time to be left on your own to figure things out. It's sad that

many people make empty promises but when the going gets tough, they disappear.

I too believe that you should work on your relationship right now before the baby is born.

It might help two fold in addressing your issues. xx

[Mara__]

Empty promises suck for sure. It is hard when the people around you do not understand what you are going through, and it hurts that they say they will be there when they are not. Keep up with the therapy!! It is truly a great thing, to have someone to work through the issues with!

[KJnOTT]

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I know your situation isn't what you hoped it would be, and I am so sorry to hear of your difficulties with your fiancé. I am sure you are navigating a lot of mixed emotions and that is perfectly understandable! You have been through a lot over the past few months and as I can recall pregnancy hormones are real!

Perhaps some couple counseling to help manage expectations? It may be a consideration if he is open to it and help him understand how he can best support you during this season in your life. In the meantime, focus on you and baby. Be kind to yourself and practice good self care. I hope things work out for you and your family. Blessings