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Going without antidepressants-need support, no advice

thinkofthatthinkofthat
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I weaned myself off of Prozac last July when I found out I was pg.  That's 14 months  with no Prozac.  Some days have been easier than others, but lately it's been esp. difficult.  Dh and I fight constantly over my obsessiveness.

I know I need it, but I refuse to stop breastfeeding right now, and I refuse to take it while breastfeeding.  As soon as I stop, I'll go back on.  I just need to make it.

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Re: Going without antidepressants-need support, no advice

  • alicatt79alicatt79 member

    I've taken zoloft since 6 weeks pp and done fine with it.  It doesn't pass through BM.  Is there a reason you wouldn't want to try that?

    ETA:  I just reread that and it sounds really snippy.  Not my intention!  Any way, I totally understand you not wanting to "drug" your child, but I even asked the pediatrician for her opinion and she saidit was fine.  If you're really suffering, it's worth a thought.

    Good luck and I hope things improve for you!

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  • vivalarevolutionvivalarevolution

    aw man, that must be hard.

    I understand needing medication and not being able to be on it. I'm manic depressive. It has caused some fights but in the end, it's totally worth it, dont you think?

     *big hug!* you can do it. you're stronger than your disease!

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  • JLS0320JLS0320 member
    I also am taking Zoloft, my OB said it is considered "safe" while breastfeeding. I would try and find something before your depression gets out of control, your health and happiness makes a healthy happy baby.
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  • thinkofthatthinkofthat
    Thanks.  I have tried them all before having DD, and only Prozac works for me.  Zoloft did nothing for me.  I can't really take Prozac while bf ing, because it would weigh on my mind too much.  There are no conclusive studies about its effect.  Not worth it IMO. 
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  • bredml02bredml02

    you can do this! just keep reminding yourself that you are doing the best thing for your baby! putting your baby first is sometimes a true sacrifice. but it sounds like you are already doing it. just hang in there!

    i heard someone say yesterday: "when your rope of hope is getting too short, reach up to god and tie another knot." :)

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