[KR258]

How do you know if the way you're feeling is normal or if it's depression or anxiety or something else?? When you lose a baby do they even consider depression or is it always just "oh you just lost a baby give yourself time"....how much time should be given?! I'm so tired of feeling like this. I try to go out for walks or when we had money I would get things I needed or wanted...and I am thankful for what I have but those feelings are always there and never really go away. I'm proud of my daughter and I love her so much and she does make me happy but I am also still so hurt and sad at the same time.
This is what I've been feeling:
extra tired all the time
not hungry but I eat because I think I'll feel better but then I don't
extra moody
short temper
antsy/nervous for no good reason
often frusterated over little things
lonely
ugly/fat/just not good enough
helpless/hopeless
hard to concentrate/can't focus
unorganized
sore

[JeanLynn81]

Hun you need to see a doctor about this. It totally sounds like depression, but there could be other things too. Just get checked out, and I hope you feel better soon!

[LovingJesusinAZ]

I haven't been through what you have, so I won't even pretend to know what is "normal" grief. That being said, I have experienced (and continue to experience) depression and agree with JeanLynn that you need to talk to someone--a Dr., a counselor, or other trained professional who has experience in working with parents whose children have passed.

[For little Elza]

I can totally relate to what you are feeling... all of it. It has been 3 years, and still those feelings are there. I have seen a counselor, tried some medication, but still, I feel much like you did here.

Sometimes, it feels better. More times are better now, but with all the challenges in my life right now, it is easy to feel all of the above. Please PM if you feel real sad anytime or just want to talk. God has a plan and we are in it.

[vanaden]

I am so sorry for what you guys are going through
I couldn't imagine the pain of losing a child. I just think about it and it makes me cry. I hope you both find the peace you need to overcome.
Hugs and prayers coming your way...

[kalhayd2]

I agree that it sounds like depression. Which is easily brought on by the loss of a child. I am not really depressed daily- if that makes sense- but some days are still rougher than others.
It's a rollercoaster of emotions journey that no one will get unless they've experienced it.