Postpartum Depression
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Had my baby -- and switched to Zoloft... questions
mamaholic
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I have been on Prozac 20mg since about 32w and I had my baby on Wednesday. Before I was discharged my OB switched me to 50mg of Zoloft.
I had been doing so well on the Prozac and now I am nervous with the drastic change in hormones. Like today I don't know why but I am so sad that I am not pregnant anymore. I am so excited to have my LO here, but I so miss the feeling I had being pregnant. I feel like I was good at being pregnant, but what the heck am I supposed to do with a tiny life to depend on me even more.
Has anyone had an experience with this?
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Re: Had my baby -- and switched to Zoloft... questions
First, it is so hard to talk to someone about these feelings - so way to go!
I was on Lexapro when I had my son and then switched to Zoloft after because it is supposed to be better for BF?
I am not educated enough about Prozac to know how big of a dose 20mg is. I was on 10 of Lexapro, so it wasn't a high dose so when I switched to Zoloft, it wasn't a huge change.
It is hard - try to put things in perspective if you can. Beside having just gone through a huge physical strain, you have a new life to take care of, your relationships with other people are now different (partner, family, friends), your hormones are acting CRAZY (PPD just adds a whole new dimension to that).
The hardest thing for me was not being hard on myself. Messes will have to wait, laundry will have to pile up - it's ok not to put on make up and do your hair every day (unless it makes you feel better, in that case, go for it!).
Enjoy your little one - and keep a good support system around. A good friend, mom, sister, cousin? Try not to keep your emotions in, it is OK to cry. I cried so much - and it does get better.
It is totally normal to miss being pregnant! AND to fear that helpless little life totally dependant upon you. You are the center of her world. But, you will do great. I promise! Hormones go crazy after giving birth, not to mention switiching meds.
You will be great at being a mom, just go with the flow. You'll get the hang of it! GL