grouchy and paranoid:(

megaddie · June 2014

I take Zoloft on the advice of my psychiatric np, my ob, and my gp. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder as well as a history of depressive episodes so I feel that this is the best decision for me (I agonized over it). Zoloft is not as affective as my previous non pregnant medication and I am on 50 mg. I have been pretty ok on it for a while but lately, I am super anxious and paranoid--especially about my work as a teacher--and everyone is just rubbing me the wrong way. I am hanging on for dear life with the year ending in about a week and the yearbook distribution stress (I was a first year yearbook advisor). I am wondering if I should go back to 100 mg or if I should just stick it out until school is out and I am not spread quite so thin. Right now, I am constantly convinced that people are going to yell at me or I will get sued by an angry parent or something:(

jbuck909 · June 2014

Well you have a couple options, esp since your almost done teaching for summer. Call your drs asap for their advice, push it through or bump it up. If you decide to push it through, you need your support system. You need,someone there you can express these fears and concerns to that will help you cope and ride through them. I've been dx with anxiety and depression, so I feel you to some degree. I'm always a good ear, if you need one.

Sockgnome78 · June 2014

First off take a few deep breaths. You can do this. Second I would get the advice from your doctors. They know you much better then any of us Internet strangers do.
Third and it sounds like you are already doing it. Take care of yourself and baby.

megaddie · June 2014

Thanks,

I am calling my therapist tomorrow;) My sil set me off today, worrying about this work situation. She just won't let up and just kept at me, until I had to snap at her to lay off. sigh. I really do think I will be okay once school is out, but talking to my therapist who I haven't seen in months will be good regardless. 7 days.....

DaniGrace89 · June 2014

My OB said that less of an SSRI (like Zoloft) is better than more. She said to stay on the minimum amount to be therapeutic.

I don't know about switching meds while preg, but maybe Zoloft isn't cutting it anymore. Or, a higher dose may be worth it. You need to be healthy to have a healthy pregnancy. Don't feel guilty about that.

I've also heard that it is good to get in a therapeutic dose before the baby is born, to help with post partum emotional issues before they start.

Good luck. Hang in there.

ohioloveyou · June 2014

I am no doctor, but I would really lean on my support systems for the final 7 days of school and re-evaluate (including talking to my doctors) after that stress has dropped from my life. I hope you are feeling better soon!

MrsL2B · June 2014

I'm sorry you're having such a tough time so close to the end of the year. I don't anything about Zoloft, but complementary stress-reducing therapies (yoga, meditation, massage dinners with friends, walks, chocolate) seem like they might be worth trying out with for a short-term situation. If you can find the time to squeeze it in during your hectic week, of course!

golfingdarwinfish · June 2014

I would consult a psychiatrist and consider having your psych discuss your situation with your ob. There's a level of diminishing returns when it comes to anti-depressants, and rather than dose, it could be that Zoloft is not optimal for your current condition. Your psychiatrist should be able to give you adequate guidance under collaboration with your ob. The internet isn't the best place to look for answers about this issue.

megaddie · June 2014

I am meeting with my therapist next week, and am trying to just stick it out for the next week. I can do it! After that, I can talk to my psychiatric NP about meds....I just wanted to talk about this and hear feedback--I always consult my medical team;) Thanks for your support, lovely ladies!

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