Obviously pregnancy is the biggest reason behind this .. but how does one deal with it in day to day life and any particular causes that one can address , to reduce it?
When does one reach the point where you know its now become dangerous and should be addressed by the doctor immediately and without further delay?
Re: Prenatal Depression
Imagine your baby in the cute outfits you've gotten, the caps the mittens the booties the onesies! Really helped me.
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Raania tried that too .. but its not helping .. honestly its like I am in a totally different world .. I feel so low most of the days :teary: Its like I have two brains one that knows that i am getting depressing thoughts .. the other that gets depressed .. what to do ..
Recite aayats and read Quran specifically the ones that deal with depression.
Talk to your baby. Winters are especially hard but you will get through it. Rest when the body tells you to. If there is a support group pls join one. Get active by walking on an indoor track or walking in a large mall. Be ar ound people even if you are not talking to them and in spaces that are well lit and lively.
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Yes I think being around people does cheer me up slightly, though I feel anger on them as well , for no particular reason ..
What are the ayats that deal with depression? I think i will start focusing on them as well ..
Many thanks for the advise 
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Rest up as much as you can! when the baby sleeps you take a nap too, those dishes can wait, trust me, don't do what I did in the first 6 months to myself, I never got any sleep, EVER
if you feel up for it, go for a short walk with the baby, it will surely help iA
This is all very common with the first baby, you are over-whelmed no matter how prepared you think you might have been, keep telling yourself you are doing the best you can.
If this still continues for another few weeks go have a chat with your family physician.
Good luck and hang in there :)
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hormones will do that to you......
when the feeling strikes remind yourself that this is a temporary situation and that it won't last.
I don't know of specific surahs relating to depression but I found that reading "Ya Kareemu" 1100/day works well.
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Thanks guys .. I did see my GP today and he advised me to keep myself distracted and keep doing things that will keep my mind busy .. there isnt really much that doctors can do , is there .. I hate hormones like anything they really are capable of ruining a perfectly happy life !
Thanks so much Muzna, I will start doing the wird inshallah ..