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Severe depression while pregnant? (abortion mentioned)

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A friend of mine is having an incredibly hard time. She's early 2nd tri and had to wean off whatever depression/anxiety meds she was taking before TTC. They recently upped her dosage of zoloft, but she said she had a big breakdown last night and was googling abortion clinics, hoping they didn't find a heartbeat at today's appt, etc. Like, she's flipping out.

She knows these thoughts aren't her "own," that she wanted this, etc. But she can't seem to fight the voice inside...or it's getting worse.

Anyone with experience with this? Did you take meds? Which ones/what dosage?  Any other advice/resources for her?

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Re: Severe depression while pregnant? (abortion mentioned)

  • AustinBride06AustinBride06

    My friend is going through the same thing TTC #2.  Her psychiatrist and OB need to have a conference call to figure out what they can do for her, what is safe, what risks are worth it, etc.

    I'm so sorry to hear she's going through this.  I'm glad she's at least aware that these thoughts aren't "her".

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  • bluestreetbluestreet
    Poor sweetie! I had to get off my meds before TTC, and I was put on Zoloft, which did absolutely no good. Prozac wasn't perfect, but it was a lot better. If she's feeling this bad, then the risks associated with her anti-depressents are far outweighed by the risks of not taking them. Was she on an SSRI? Feel free to tell her to send me a message on FB. I'd be happy to tell her everything I know, commiserate, and suggest other doctors (OB and psych).
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  • L L CGL L CG

    I didn't have thoughts about ending the pregnancy, but I was convinced that DH was going to leave me and would literally weep at my office desk after I saw him at lunch time because I just knew he wouldn't be there when I got home.  Or, I knew he was going to die on the way home.  Completely ridiculous stuff.

    I took 10 mg of Lexapro every day.  It worked very well. 

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  • angelaggieangelaggie member
    She may need to change her meds. But she definitely needs to talk to her doctor. I went back on my Lexapro a month ago and it made a huge difference. I became suicidal and didn't know what to do. She also needs a counselor if she doesn't already have one.

     

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  • TayteeTaytee

    If she's gone that far, she may need 24 hour supervision while they change her meds and get her "stable". If possible, someone should be with her at all times.

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