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15 Answers to "I'm 18..depressed and want to be a mommy...is that so bad.?"

  1. BarvoDelancy - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by BarvoDelancy Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:38PM

    When we're in a deep depression it's common to fixate on this one idea as the thing that will save us, make everything better, and make the pain go away.

    Having a baby isn't a bad idea, but it isn't instant happiness either. Remember that no matter how hard you believe something it doesn't make it true.

    Teen pregnancy means you're more likely to end up in poverty. If you come from a rich family that changes things mind you, but only so much. If you just want to get pregnant and don't care about finding someone to raise the child with it means that you will be raising a child on one income with no work skills - so minimum wage. You can see how hard that gets.

    This is your body and your choice and I respect that. But if you want to give your baby the best possible life then try to find someone you love first. Be -patient-. You're still a kid and you have a lot of time left. Every year you wait right now is a little bit more you can invest into giving your child the best life possible.

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  2. NicDeLancret - female

    Reply by NicDeLancret Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:52AM

    To me it would give me not only the happiness I desire but also a purpose to life. Someone to live for..work for..be healthy for...whatever.

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  3. BarvoDelancy - 31-35 years old - male

    Reply by BarvoDelancy Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:54AM

    I really do believe that you'd give that baby more love than many would dream possible. I urge caution, but this is your life and your choice. I won't judge you.

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  4. motherofzeno - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by motherofzeno Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:35PM

    No, It's not bad to desire unconditional love. But you have to remember that love is Selfless, as is being a mother. When you do it to fill a space in your life, you are being selfish. Those are the mothers that end up losing their kids. Being a mom should be something you aspire to, not long for. It's a job, probably the hardest one you could have. If it isn't your passion then you won't be the good mother you hoped to be. Making a conscious choice to have a child should be fueled by the desire to love the child, not the desire for the child to love you.

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  5. NicDeLancret - female

    Reply by NicDeLancret Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:45AM

    I actually agree. It is my passion to be a mommy. I've waited until now when...it would have been easy to do the selfish thing before. Thanks :)

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  6. brianlamma - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by brianlamma Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:29PM

    Sounds completely normal to me.

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  7. cuex - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by cuex Mar 11th, 2013 at 12:03AM

    No, that Nice..

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  8. DGREATUS - 22-25 years old - male

    Posted by DGREATUS Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:38PM

    you should get your life how you want it first. Figure out what you want to do and if you need a degree for it get it. Get it even if your with a guy that has it all cause if you want to be a mother you have a choice of what kind of mother you can be. If you got your life right and you some how broke up with the father yes you will be sad but you will be strong with great possibilities of being happy again but if you cant take care of yourself and working a job you don't like then not only will you be sad but you will be sad for along time. Don't rush to follow others steps when you create your own and with GOD even your relationship can be great. GOD will let you know if your with the right man that will give you a great and happy life together. I Think you just need to find yourself and make sure you are happy before you can make anyone else happy. Kids grow fast so is is always best to be ready once the child is born. I am a single father raising my son alone.

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  9. NicDeLancret - female

    Reply by NicDeLancret Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:54AM

    My dad had custody of me too...until he died

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  10. FallenAngelLilith - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by FallenAngelLilith Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:31PM

    Look at the bright side, at least you can still have a kid. :(

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  11. NicDeLancret - female

    Reply by NicDeLancret Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:58AM

    Awww...I'm sorry to hear. Thanks for not making hurtful remarks about it like others in your condition have

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  12. Taniya4429 - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by Taniya4429 Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:30PM

    Kinda yeah

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  13. iamabg - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by iamabg Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:43PM

    absolutely Bad. What are u thinking in you mind. depressed cannot be a reason to ruin you. stop blabbering n make it ur strength. Make ur mind strong. start. let u fail more. so u can learn n win more. If u feel lonely find any orphanage n visit every week. Go, work, be independent. earn n save for urself. May be feel n even enjoy the depression, its not always a bad thing

    take some time. Please don say u cant. ask urself cant u ?
    "Depression is not something to be proud of, not something to be ashamed of too". GOT IT

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  14. NicDeLancret - female

    Reply by NicDeLancret Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:48AM

    Got it but...it's not about the depression only...yeah it's a huge part and....I want it over. But I totally am ready to take on the job of being my baby's mommy.

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  15. iamabg - 22-25 years old - female

    Reply by iamabg Mar 11th, 2013 at 4:06PM

    i know you are ready to take up the job of being a babies mommy. but wait. not just mentally u have to be prepared physically also. it would be grt if u do it after 21. So please wait

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  16. Minyaa - 16-17 years old

    Posted by Minyaa Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:40PM

    You're 18 and still in unstable condition to bear and raise a child. If getting pregnant is just a way to cure your depression, please do re-consider your thoughts for the future of your future baby

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  17. chaosmagnet - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by chaosmagnet Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:33PM

    Sincerely, I think you should see a psychologist to talk about this issue..

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  18. NicDeLancret - female

    Reply by NicDeLancret Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:55AM

    Yeah it don't help tho

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  19. chaosmagnet - female

    Reply by chaosmagnet Mar 11th, 2013 at 2:02AM

    Is it like an obsession,like a feeling of strong maternity in you?

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  20. bohaven - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by bohaven Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:32PM

    Wanting to be a mommy when you are 18 and depressed.This does not compute.

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  21. GwydionFrost - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by GwydionFrost Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:31PM

    It is not bad to want to be a mommy.

    It is bad if you think that being a mommy is a cure for your depression, however. No external thing will bring happiness that you cannot find from within yourself.

    Or, as the Chinese say, "Happiness is not getting what you want, it is wanting what you get."

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  22. Bandiroux - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by Bandiroux Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:30PM

    some ppl should not be parents - are you not content by being a good aunt ? - dont saddle your life down with some b.astard child of some passing a.sshole that could care less about U.

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  23. NicDeLancret - female

    Reply by NicDeLancret Mar 11th, 2013 at 1:59AM

    I love my nieces to death and would love my kid to grow up with them :)

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  24. SarcasmQueen - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by SarcasmQueen Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:29PM

    Nothing cures depression like pregnancy. Um, no!

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  25. LovebearxD - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by LovebearxD Mar 10th, 2013 at 11:29PM

    Being a mom and depressed at the same time usually doesn't work out :/

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  26. NicDeLancret - female

    Reply by NicDeLancret Mar 11th, 2013 at 2:01AM

    I wish I could change it. If the depression never goes away...should I never get preggo.??

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  27. LovebearxD - 13-15 years old - female

    Reply by LovebearxD Mar 11th, 2013 at 2:03AM

    Well you could if you really wanted to... but depression and kids don't mix well with eachother.

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