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Postpartum Depression
Need encouragement =(
Hi, I am new to this board and will be visiting more frequently. I just need to get this out somewhere. I have a 13 month old DD and have been dealing with PPD for too long. I took my first dose of Zoloft (generic) today. I am very hopeful that it helps my PDD symptoms (severe anxiety).
I am terrified that I'll have to be on medication for the rest of my life. I am terrified that it will *somehow* hurt my BFing DD even though everyone says it won't. I am terrified that if I get pregnant with another child he/she will be deformed by the medicine. I am terrified of having any of the hundreds of scary side effects listed in the medicine pamphlet. I'm scared that it's going to kill me (cause a heart attack, etc). It's supposed to help me and I'm sitting here scared out of my mind. Has anyone else had these feelings when starting a new medication? Or is this just more of the crazy coming out? LOL.
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Re: Need encouragement =(
Don't be scared - maybe you'll need to be on medication for a few months, maybe a few years, take it one day at a time. Trust your doctor's advice, bf'ing is fine. And as far as getting pregnant, take the proper precautions - that's all you can really do. There are many medications that are now fine to take while pregnant/breastfeeding.
Things will get better.
Thanks for the reply. I have been on Zoloft (the generic) for a little over a week and feel fantastic. I had a really hard time sleeping the first 4 nights, but then felt fine. I have never felt so calm & level headed in my entire life. No more panic attacks, visions of someone dying, freakouts about dumb stuff....
I am SO glad I am on this medication. My only regret is not taking dthe meds sooner!