Anyone having any depression issues?

brockli · January 2011

Sorry I feel like an AW because this is my second post.

But...is anyone else having issues with depression? I was on medication before I got my BFP and once I got it the doctors recommended I try without. I thought it had just been hormones but lately I am just really unhappy and it bothers me. DH is trying his best to be supportive of me and do the right thing but I don't even know what it is I want! It's hard for me to even be in the same room as other people for things other than work.

I am going to call my doctor Monday and see about getting back on anti depressants. Just curious if anyone else feels this way. Thanks!

NurseLaLa · January 2011

I have remained on my antidepressants. The first few weeks, I was a total B, regardless :P

callen3 · January 2011

I sufferred from Prenatal Depression during my last pregnancy in 2008. It was very scary bc I was living in the dark, emotionless world where I couldn't function. I had 1 year old twins that I was unable to take care of properly.

Fortunately, my OB/GYN recognized it immediately and got me antideprssants and sent me to a therapist. I only took one pill, but it made me feel sick, so I threw them out and told myself that I could beat it. I told myself that it was just a 1st trimester problem and that at 13 weeks, the light would shine again.

And it did. I completely blame these out-of-wack hormones.

So this time around, I am being proactive and seeing a therapist right away. I also started a journal and told my yoga class about it so that they can help me stay positive. I have convinced myself that I am going to avoid it this time.

But the most important thing you can do is TALK about it! Don't bottle up your feelings, no matter how awful they are!

I am here if you need me!

fancefpp · January 2011

Have you tried therapy without antidep? that worked for me a few years ago...i've done both though, and i can honestly say, the antidep helped, but the side effects were terrible for me - Not on them, but coming off of them.

tink7227 · January 2011

I took them after DD #1 because of PPD. I was off of them for about 2 years before I got pregnant again and I went on them when I was 32 weeks with DD #2. I weaned off of them again before I tried to get pregnant this time. I take Welbutrin and you can take it while pregnant but it isn't recommended during 1st tri unless you are taking it when you get pregnant.

I have been feeling very grumpy and short tempered lately and I have been thinking about going back on them. It's hard to tell if it's because I'm sick and tired all the time, or if I need the meds. Since I got my BFP I have had the flu and 2 colds, isn't 1st tri in winter great! Huh? I'm going to see how I'm feeling around my appt on the 26th and talk to my dr then.

I also did counseling after DD #1 and it was VERY benificial! If you haven't done it I recommend it. The meds help you to get through until your body cann adjust to the hormones, but the counseling helps to get to any "root" issues you may have.

brockli · January 2011

Thank you ladies for your input I really appreciate. It is so frustrating to feel like I hate everything at such a happy time in my life. I have been to a counselor without taking any medication and it doesn't seem to do a lot for me. I am pretty aware of what my issues are. Although I agree it is good to talk about it. And I do get my medication from a psychatrist instead of just a family doctor. So we do talk about what's going on. I'm just so frustrated with myself because I should be so happy and I'm not. I also forgot to mention I have been on antidepressants continuously for the past 5 years so my body may just be having a very hard time adjusting.

And it doesn't help how terribly sick I have been since my BFP. I've been hospitalized once and 4 ER visits. I am just frustrated!

Thanks ladies!

skylooo · January 2011

I do not suffer from depression normally, but with both this pregnancy and the last one I became seriously depressed in my first tri. It hit me like a ton of bricks and I had never felt such strong sadness/disappointment/frustration/anger/etc. before. And it returned shortly after my DD was born. My point is, I think it is very hormonal and very normal for depression to occur/get worse during first tri. Most people here are going through the same thing. GL!

J&MsMom · January 2011

I have dealt with depression for most of my life. I took meds with all of my pregnancies and my daughter were born w/o any complications. They warn that taking it during your last trimester might cause withdrawal in newborns, but neither of the girls displayed any of that. My psych. told me there was a good risk to mother and baby when the mother goes through the pregnancy depressed.

I take Zoloft which is considered one of the safest and it works for me. Either way make sure you keep an eye on it. Depression isn't something that you can just 'snap' out of. Take care of yourself.

ces25c · January 2011

I've taken antidepressants off and on for years and recently switched to Zoloft and a lower dose compared to my previous medication since I told my doctor I was TTC.

I'm feeling pretty low lately but once I find out how the baby is, I'll feel better and be interested in going out more. Right now I don't want to talk about the baby with most people so I'd rather stay home than get bombarded with questions. Hopefully, after my appointment this week that will be a weight off my shoulders and I'll start getting out of the house more.

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