Went to the doc today (f/u to ppd post)

webMistress0609 · February 2011

The psychiatrist office finally called me, but didn't have an opening until March 15th. I'm on the priority cancellation list, blah blah. So I went to my GP this morning.

He gave me some samples for Lexapro to try. We'll see how they work side effect wise & go from there. He also put me on STD (short term disability) until March 1st, & depending on how I'm doing @ that time I may continue for a few more weeks.

STD = 70% of my usual income, so the income hit isn't great, but @ least DH is working PT now & honestly I need some leave time. I'm sure not having to deal with the absolute dread I feel every morning before work & the all day demoralization will help improve my mood.

someflower6 · February 2011

i'm so glad you're taking charge of the situation. just a few things about lexapro... my OB perscribed it and told me NOTHING about it. it wasn't until weeks later when i finally got in with a psychiatrist that i was told about it. basically, it takes awhile to work-- i think 3 weeks before it is 100% efficienty in your body-- and stopping it abruptly is a very very bad idea. you have to wean yourself off of it.

with that in mind, i had absolutely no issues while i was on it, and no issues weaning off of it.

good luck hun.

Harper'smom · February 2011

That sounds like a good start, especially the STD. I know it will be great to spend a lot of extra time with Ari but try to give yourself some extra time too.

webMistress0609 · February 2011

Harper'smom:
That sounds like a good start, especially the STD. I know it will be great to spend a lot of extra time with Ari but try to give yourself some extra time too.

Oh, I am. Booking a haircut & massage stat!

Quazel · February 2011

I am glad you have a start at least. I don't know if you have been on depression meds before but in case you haven't, it is really important to pay attention to how you feel. I was on one that I had a really rough reaction to, I just cried all the time, then I gained I think 20 lbs. in a month on another, and finally I was put on the lowest dose of Welbutrin and felt the edge come off within a week.

I hope you start to feel better quickly and can be seen before 3/15. The lack of work will also hopefully help. Big hugs!!!

webMistress0609 · February 2011

someflower6:
i'm so glad you're taking charge of the situation. just a few things about lexapro... my OB perscribed it and told me NOTHING about it. it wasn't until weeks later when i finally got in with a psychiatrist that i was told about it. basically, it takes awhile to work-- i think 3 weeks before it is 100% efficienty in your body-- and stopping it abruptly is a very very bad idea. you have to wean yourself off of it.

with that in mind, i had absolutely no issues while i was on it, and no issues weaning off of it.

good luck hun.

Thanks for the info. The doc did say it may take a few weeks to work, which I expected since I think most of the antidepressants work that way. He's willing to extend my STD if needed too.

pepomntpat · February 2011

I've been on Lexapro. It was nice to find out three months later that it was the reason for my complete inability to O.It really, really sucked.

Also our new insurance doesn't cover it. They require a step program and that all the cheaper drugs do not work at all or cause horrendous side effects before going to it. Just an FYI. We've had a really hard time with having to keep changing drugs and I don't want you to have to deal with that. You might want to call your insurance before you get started.

Sorry to dump all that on you, but it really sucked to have to change drugs mid stream. I am so glad you took this step to get help and I hope you are able to really use the time off to take care of yourself.

blueyez09 · February 2011

someflower6:

i'm so glad you're taking charge of the situation. just a few things about lexapro... my OB perscribed it and told me NOTHING about it. it wasn't until weeks later when i finally got in with a psychiatrist that i was told about it. basically, it takes awhile to work-- i think 3 weeks before it is 100% efficienty in your body-- and stopping it abruptly is a very very bad idea. you have to wean yourself off of it.

with that in mind, i had absolutely no issues while i was on it, and no issues weaning off of it.

good luck hun.

THIS, I was on prestiq that is a faster acting anti depressent and it still take at least 2 weeks to start working, 6 weeks to be FULLY in your system and start working.

I know a LOT of momma whose babies had AR and allergies and ended up being diagnosed with PPD/PPA. Me being one of them.

Hang in there, you WILL get through this.

BFab11 · February 2011

I'm so glad that you're getting some time off of work. I know you've said that Ari's sleep is way better when you aren't working, so hopefully getting decent rest along with the drugs will help you even more. I hope you get results soon!

SteelCityBride · February 2011

I am so very glad you are getting some help & some time off.

rainlily · February 2011

Glad to hear that things are moving quickly for you. I have an IRL momma friend that was on Lexapro for PPD and said it worked great for her. I hope you find the same to be true for you!