Depression and Wedding Planning

I have major depression and anxiety. Fortunately, my normal medicine helps a lot, but I'm in the process of switching to something different so we can TTC safely next year, so I've had a lot of ups and downs lately. It hasn't really affected our engagement, but it's definitely affected the planning, especially with CoVID. It makes me a lot more manic in the uncertainty of everything that's going on, and it makes me spam my vendors because I start panicking and freaking out. I've learned that keeping lists and keeping track of every single expense has helped me, as has trying to get everything done way ahead of time (we are on our 4th postponement).

Feel free to DM me if you ever need someone to talk to! Depression sucks, and I know that things are hard, especially in period of mania.

I have my depressed moments and it is normal to happen while wedding planning. May I ask what do you think is causing depression? Honestly the night and morning after my wedding I felt bothered and I stopped to reflect why and I realized it was because due to the weather (thanks Eta) I did not get all the pictures I hoped for and the rain kind of changed dinner and after dinner plans had to be altered but the next day having breakfast and realizing I was married made me happy. I would say focus on the happiness you are about to experience and maybe dig deep and think what is causing the depression.

Oh my anxiety and depression has taken a toll, especially this year. My FH has been absolutely wonderful throughout it all and would do special little things to try to bring my spirits up, which honestly really helped. He would send me photos of wedding bands even though I know he's not thrilled about having one because he won't be able to wear it like ever due to his job...and he'd talk about how excited he is to marry me. I'd try to focus on the happy aspects of everything. I know it can be hard, but talk to people about it all too. Sometimes just voicing it makes you feel better, but knowing you aren't alone certainly helps a ton.

Yes ma'am, been dealing with depression & anxiety for a while now. It improved with adopting healthier eating habbits and exercising.

I have anxiety my son was born a still born. 2 weeks ago I am devastated so I am diving into wedding planning and it's helping me cope but Wedding planning is whats keeping me sane. I love it why are you not feeling bridal? hopefully you find some joy in wedding planning

View Quoted Comment Well I have Bipolar Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder so it’s not new depression. I see a doctor and we’ve found some meds that seem to be helping. But the engagement and wedding planning have added a new layer of stress that I wasn’t prepared for. So I’m just experiencing a battle within myself plus the stresses of wedding planning that apparently can make anyone have a mini meltdown lol.

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Yeah so you have a condition on top of dealing with wedding planning. Yes, mini meltdowns are normal. Sometimes it can be fun and joyous but it can be stressful and overwhelming too so it is normal. I do hope it goes well for you and I am glad the meds are helping.