finally making the step to get help

LDW80 · February 2011

So after talking with my PCP and OB I have decided to start prozac. They both assured me it was safe but I am still nervous taking it when we start TTC. I am going to start on a low dose and hopefully not need any increase. I am going on Monday to meet with a counselor who deals with PPD, which I am hoping will help too. I am just having a hard time accepting this loss and each week it seems to get worse. I keep thinking "well if I was just pregnant again I would feel better" but I don't think or know if that is the right way to go about all of this. I think I need to get better first before we try again. I just pray it gets better.

Thank you for listening/reading!

LifeInANutshell · February 2011

Its wonderful that you are taking the time to take care of yourself. I really hope the meds help you to get through this hard time. :: hugs ::

Froggy76 · February 2011

I think it's great that you took that step. Good luck!

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Rawr08 · February 2011

Good for you taking the steps you need to feel better. Starting anti-depressants is a hard decision for some people. I hope Prozac works for you. If it doesn't, remember there are a lot of other medications you and your Dr can try. GL!

karma79 · February 2011

Asking for help is the first step to healing. You did the right thing. I hope things get better for you soon.

jertie · February 2011

Getting treatment is definitely a step in the right direction. I hope that it's very successful and you start feeling better soon! ((HUGS))

jinx75 · February 2011

I had a form of PPD after DD was born called PP Anxiety Disorder...I dealt more with anxiety than depression but I waited until DD was 14 months old to do anything about it. I went on a low dose of Celexa and within 9 months I weaned off and my hormone levels were back to normal. I think you've made a good move and I will keep you in my T&Ps!!

iggy.d · February 2011

I'm so glad you're taking care of you! ((hugs))

mizdiz444 · February 2011

(((hugs)))

taurus424 · February 2011

debating doing the same thing right now....i think that i just need a little something to help take the edge off of this. good luck

hugs

mandy6418 · February 2011

Thats great. I'm glad you're taking time to take care of yourself. :::HUGS:::

adamfam · February 2011

Good for your for taking that step. FWIW, I too feel like nothing will make this better until I get pregnant again, so I can relate to that feeling.

tew213 · February 2011

Hey Buddy! I am glad you are taking care of yourself and hoping and praying it helps you! I just sent you a msg before I read this, and I am heading out now. But I'll be back tonight if you want to talk, you know how to find me

lauren.cus · February 2011

(((((hugs)))))) I'm so happy you made that step Laura! I know how scary it is. I just recently went on Zoloft and it was a really difficult decision for me. I can't tell you how amazing I feel now though. I hope the same for you. If you ever need to talk I'm here for you!

Kristipie · February 2011

karma7_17:
Asking for help is the first step to healing. You did the right thing. I hope things get better for you soon.

This. (((hugs)))

baloneydisc · February 2011

I'm proud of you for realizing you needed a little help. I hope the meds start to work quickly for you. ((hugs))

CheesyPeas · February 2011

I'm glad you're doing this. You need to take care of you first. ((Hugs))

brenn · February 2011

That is great that you are taking steps and action towards feeling better. I hope it works for you! Hugs.

Oatoa · February 2011

It takes a strong person to take the steps forward in order to feel better. I am so happy for your. If there is anything that we can do to help, just let us know.

TeamR&B · February 2011

Good for you for trying to take care of yourself and having the courage to seek help. I hope it works out for you!

Eris-Alexis · February 2011

I'm glad you are looking out for yourself and taking steps to make yourself feel better. I hope that the meds and the counseling do the trick.

((Big HUGS))

LDW80 · February 2011

Oh ladies, seeing all your responses means so much to me. THANK YOU all for your support and words of encouragment. I wish my IRL friends were this supportive. I love this board so much because of you all. I know I am not alone. Hugs to all of you too!!!

sgrobste · February 2011

It is so great that you are taking steps to help yourself feel better....I hope that talking to a counsler and with the medication, you are able to feel better. ((HUGS))

itsmegin · February 2011

I am so glad you are getting help. Depression should be taken very seriously. I hope the medication and the counseling helps.

luckylady55 · February 2011

Good Luck, its so hard to get it together again, glad you are taking care of yourself.

starrynyt · February 2011

I think it's great that you've taken this step for yourself. It's really hard to do. I think it's great you're meeting with a counselor as well. I have been seeing a therapist for several years now and it has been a tremendous support through my losses. (((hugs)))