Depression during pregnancy

How did you minimize your depression during pregnancy?

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I am currently pregnant with my second child and was diagnosed with prenatal depression and anxiety. This is a planned pregnancy and I was fine throughout my first pregnancy. I was referred to a therapist by my gynae and prescribed medication which made me very tired all the time. I have taken unpaid leave so that I can focus more on myself now, and only using medication very rarely. I spend more time with my toddler, meditation, doing things that I enjoy. Taking one step at a time, and I can slowly feel that I am having more happy instead of sad days now.

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