dr visit

carlysuesmith

i went to the doctor yesterday afternoon and got a rx for zoloft.  after talking to a friend (who was very supportive) and dh (who was understanding, but didn't think i needed to see the doctor) i feel good that i went.  i was so hesitant/against being on antidepressants......my mom has been on them as long as i can remember and she's a weepy, debbie downer, emotional roller coaster and i don't want to be like her.  i also think she uses them as a crutch for other things.....but that's another story.  i was against being on them, but with a super strong family history i kinda felt like it was inevitable.  i expressed my concerns to my doctor and he said (in a nice way, not like a db) that i needed to get over it, and get myself better for myself, my son and husband and then we can work on weaning me off them.  a weight has already been lifted a tad.....even though i feel no different, i'm holding onto hope that soon i'll be my normal self.

i appreciate all your support, and get encouragement knowing i'm not alone in all of this. thanks ladies

totallyshocked

If you had a cold would you take medicine? Or just cough and get sicker and sicker?

Same think........its hormones you need medicine to control. You are not crazy and the sooner mommy is happy, sooner baby is happy. You will not become a zombie, esp not on zoloft and you can deal with those kinda symptoms if they EVEN happened. GL 

jerseymom98

I think that's great you were honest with your dr and i know how hard that can be. I'm personally on zoloft and not comfortable with it, but i know its a good temporary tool, while i work on getting me 100% back.  PPD in general has been a roller coaster, however its a first stemp in finding you again. You'll be amazed at how much it can help keep you in the middle and from the extremes.