I read an article years ago that said that children born to depressed pregnant mothers are more prone to depression in later life/when they hit puberty (which is about the time I had my first few bouts of depression). My “father” (if you could even class him as that) was useless and made my Mum very depressed when she was pregnant with me. It’s something to do with the chemical changes and hormone balances in the growing foetus that are effected. (Will post some info if I find it)..
This is also one of the reasons I am scared to start trying for a baby again since I lost my first baby…
I was thinking about this yesterday. I do have a very active life and I rarely get a break (some “me” time). I think changing this will have a positive impact on me. I used to go to the gym 3/4 times a week but since I’ve had more demands on my time at home, I have not been in well over a year. IA, after Ramadhan, I hope to get back into going to the gym regularily. If anything, the exercise will tire me out and I will fall asleep a lot quicker…