depression and crazy hormones

mrsbrazell · June 2014

I have clinical depression and I'm weaning off my antidepressant. It's been a really rough week and all I want to do is cry and sleep. I know I should be so excited for my baby but the cloud keeps hanging over me. Plus my hormones are going crazy so that definitely isn't helping anything. It's all I can do to get up and go to work in the morning. And it hits me in waves. Sometimes I feel fine and the next minute everything is wrong and I just want to crawl into bed. It's the worst.

nove1198 · June 2014

T&P to you. =( One of my first tri symptoms is peri-natal depression, and it's a bitch. Hang in there! *HUGS*

michelle142 · June 2014

I'm sorry

I've been there with anxiety meds.

Talk to your OB, they will be able to find something to help you or make recommendations to make the weaning process easier.

kerrigrooves · June 2014

hang in there!

JessicaDelSarto · June 2014

I completely understand and am in a similar situation. I have been struggling with depression for years and thought I was feeling better. I weaned myself off my anti's and not 2 months later I got pregnant. All the anxiety has come back 10 fold and I sit in my car and cry, like all the time. I am really moody and bitchy, followed by uncontrollable crying. My family never believed me that I was depressed to begin with and can't understand why I am acting like a "child". I spoke to my doc and she said I WAS NOT CRAZY and within the clinic, people are there to help with this exact scenario. Talk to your doctor. You are not alone and people are out there to help.

OmSweetOm · June 2014

I have also struggled with serious anxiety issues. I also weaned off my medication, and 2 months later I as well am pregnant... With identical twins. I feel very anxious and sad and it also comes in waves. I am on a high dose of progesterone (600mg) and so truly believe this could have a great deal to do with my feelings. I was on lexapro when I was pregnant with my son years ago and am a bit nervous to see how I handle this pregnancy and all the additional risks and stress that comes with a very high risk twins- all on my own.

Have you tried meditation? There are some really great free guided meditation podcasts on the iPhone if you have one. They really help to clear the mind.

dueinfebruary15 · June 2014

Big hugs to everyone struggling with anxiety. Mine has been horrible since the hormones kicked in. I feel like I am living on a roller coaster of emotions. Does anyone have words of encouragement? Will the emotion ease after the first trimester? This is my third pregnancy and never has it been this bad.

Jay_Cee · June 2014

I just want to hug you all. I would definitely talk to your doctor.

Nlavender13 · June 2014

Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time! Had to stop my anxiety meds and now get my panic attacks at least once a day. But there is a depression med that is safe to take during pregnancy. I had also stopes taking my depression meds when pregnant with my DS. I did not take the advice of my OB then to start taking them a few months before the baby was here. I then had horrible PPD. Make sure you are talking with your OB about it all and get on something right before you have your baby it will make the world of difference.

AshleyKars · June 2014

I also have terrible depression and anxiety. 2 months before we conceived I tried to get off my AD and it literally shut me down. Now I've switched to another as I have to be on something. I took Zoloft with my DD and an taking it now. It is a daily struggle, everyday is very difficult. I wake up and panic for no reason, and hormones have made me sooooo moody and bitchy. You're not alone, I wish I had more people around me daily, but I just need to put in my big girl pants! Good luck, we're all here!

mays1028 · June 2014

Hugs I totally understand I'm not taking my anxiety meds and my emotions are out of control. DH can hardly stand it says I am so grumpy

( I hope you feel better soon! I am going to talk to my doc tomorrow and see if there is something else I can take. I hope you can find some relief soon!

XSweetieO0O · June 2014

I just wanted to let all of you know that I feel for every single one of you. I'm in the same boat, and it's tough. Thank God for good support networks.

mbergner100 · June 2014

Me too with the feeling fine then feeling like I'm in a hole. It's so obvious even at work I can't hide tears!

cinnamonsugar · June 2014

I seem to be doing okay right now, but I completely understand how you ladies feel. I am simply not well enough to go without my meds. My OB and PCP felt that the benefits outweighed the risk of relapse so I'm continuing on my Pristiq for now. It has taken years to find a drug that works for more than a couple months.
Good luck, girls.

ETA: typo.

FlutterOfYoshis · July 2014

I feel for all of you, but at the same time it makes me thankful that there are people here who understand. I was off the anxiety meds about 8 months before getting pregnant. I had been doing well until hormones hit full-swing. It's a struggle, but I've learned it's about recognizing what works for you to get through the rough spots. For me it's breathing exercises, yoga, pressure in the palm of my hand, journal writing, and the image of a storm cloud floating past overhead--it's not always the same thing that works each time.

If needed, the backup plan I've discussed with my doctors would be to go back on Zoloft since it is one of the safer meds. OP: since Zoloft can also be used for depression cases, perhaps it is an option to consider if you need it. FX it's not needed, but it's certainly nice to know that help is there.

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