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Anxiety & EBF

d.cubedd.cubed
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I've been going back and forth for weeks in terms of how I feel.  If I sleep relatively well, then I'm fine, but if I don't - like last night, I'm a total mess.  

DH lost his job, so we're moving to the east coast (where he's from).  He has one offer, but still has some interviews, so we know that we're moving next month but we don't know where.  My grandmother is probably going to pass away this week, and I have always had anxiety/insomnia issues anyway.  With these things going on, I am just having so much trouble. 

I just feel so fragile and have become crazy about DS sleep routine because I don't want him to be an awful sleeper like me.   

I've been crying all morning.  I've been going to acupuncture, taking herbs, and walking every day, but my sleep still can be a disaster some nights.  

I'm wondering if I should take medicine, but the one that's recommended the most for EBF moms - Zoloft - supposedly can cause insomnia!  

What to do...  What to do... 

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Re: Anxiety & EBF

  • totallyshockedtotallyshocked member
    Take care of yourself and yes zoloft is safe (plus many many more). I never had insomnia from it and it did help with my anxiety.Everyone has different results. Its so hard to cave and start the meds but once u find the right one and it works you will feel like a different person
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  • astroMomastroMom member
    I'm EBF & taking zoloft.  I had insomnia 2 nights, but now I feel better already, after only 1 week.  I'm wondering if you don't have it as bad if you stay at a lower dosage longer?  Anyway, I actually called the pharmacist, and she said it was pretty common but only for a few days.  If not, then let your doctor know, bc I think that isn't as common.  Well, I moved to taking the pills earlier and as I said it only lasted 2 days anyway, so it was worth it.  It did feel "dark" those 2 days, though, but at least you seem like you've done the research...I didn't really know what to expect.

    DS born 8/2010 - preliminary stages of SN int'l adoption - fur mama to 2 shelter dogs;  cloth diapering, babywearing, EBFing mama

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  • eaduvalleaduvall

    wow, that's a lot to deal with. :o( zoloft and paxil are both listed as safe for BFing moms, i would talk to the dr about where to start (probably there) i had sleep issues with paxil and zoloft but when i switched to taking zoloft in the am it was fine. (paxil and i did not get along) as we tell people in the pharmacy everyone reacts differently to meds you just have to try and see.

    Gl and T&Ps

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