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writes:I really need some help with my problem as I feel like Im cracking up! Basically, Im 26 and 7 months pregnant. Before I fell pregnant, I had always been kind of shy but I had lots of friends and was always going out and doing things. But now, I would say for about the past 4-5 months, I have become so withdrawn and shy that its like Ive become a recluse. I feel happiest when Im sat in on my own with my phone switched off. Im still working, i finish next week, and Im ok with people at work and my family. But I dont want to see my friends or even speak to them on the phone. When they ring I never answer it. When they ask to meet up I say yes but then get so nervous I have to let them down at the last minute. I would rather have a conversation with a complete stranger than spend a couple of hours with a friend. Why?I realise how important it is for me to stay in touch with friends especially now when I need support and they are trying to support me but I keep ignoring them or making excuses not to see them. Just the thought of having to see them and talk fills me with dread.Im wondering whether its because I have not had an easy past few months? I fell pregnant by accident by my ex who is standing by me but we are not together. Im also in a stressful job which takes up a lot of my time at the moment, however, I finish next week. Ive just moved into a property on my own which has made me skint and have had to buy everything myself. I dont know if this could be some sort of prenatal depression? I dont want to lose my friends but I just cant bring myself to see them. Please help. I dont want to be a total recluse left with nobody!
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reader, Moo's Mum  +, writes (17 March 2010):
 Yes caring guy is right! talk to your doctor now before it all gets too much and you reach a stage of non function.
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (16 March 2010):
I think you are depressed. You're pregnant by an ex, and no doubt that is stressful, and you're in a stressful job too. You've just moved, and have had to buy everything. This sounds like depression, or at the very least exhaustion. I think you need to be brave and go to the doctor and tell them how you're feeling. They're here to help.
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