Postpartum Depression

Going off meds

I started Zoloft at 6 weeks pp.  I feel like I'm ready to start weening off of it, but I'm not sure if its the right thing to do.  I know ppd can last a year or more, so maybe I should wait?!? 

I have no prior history of depression or anxiety.  I really think it all came from having a scary l&d, and having a preemie (I had a sudden onset of severe pre-e) 

Thoughts?

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Re: Going off meds

  • do NOT self medicate on any level especially with anti-depressants or SSRIs

    Just call your doc and let them advise you on the proper way to ween off.

    Congrats on getting a handle on all of it!  that's great news!

     

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  • I agree, I'd speak with your doc to see how they want you to wean off, you can't stop cold turkey without severe side effects. But if you're feeling good I would definitely look into it and once you start dosing down you can see how you feel and go from there. Great news though! GL!
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  • I would check with your doc first.

    I know my Ob doesn't want me to try to wean off of anything before Feb/Mar timing, because of the risk of seasonal affect disorder (getting depressed during the winter months). He doesn't want any of his PPD patients weaning off their meds in the fall/winter timing, only going into spring/summer because he's seen this happen so many times.
  • I definately plan on calling my dr when I decide that I'm ready to come off the meds!  I'm just not sure if I should wait a few more months. 

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