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January 2016 Moms
inameenabeena
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My brain is back!
inameenabeena
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I'm 11+4 with my second child. With my first pregnancy I suffered from severe prenatal depression, but did not recognize what it was for 5 months. By the time my doctors and I figured it out, I was nonfunctional and had no choice but to take antidepressants. They worked like a charm after 3 weeks, and I had a perfectly healthy and whip smart son 4 years ago.
A few weeks in to this pregnancy I began to feel the same way as my first. Waited a few weeks to make sure, then went back on the Zoloft. The past few weeks waiting for it to kick in have been torture. Getting through each minute of the day felt like such hard work. I just knew I had to hold on.
Yesterday morning I woke up and was my normal self again! I enjoyed moments of my day again! I laughed with people! It's truly magical.
I wanted to share my joy, and outcomes with those of you that might be feeling the same thing. Post partum depression gets all the attention but prenatal depression is almost as common. 8-10% of pregnant women experience it. Some SSRIs are associated with a (very) slight increase in birth defects, but Zoloft is not, so there are options. Even if you don't take medications, find a professional to talk to, it can make your life so much better.
A few weeks in to this pregnancy I began to feel the same way as my first. Waited a few weeks to make sure, then went back on the Zoloft. The past few weeks waiting for it to kick in have been torture. Getting through each minute of the day felt like such hard work. I just knew I had to hold on.
Yesterday morning I woke up and was my normal self again! I enjoyed moments of my day again! I laughed with people! It's truly magical.
I wanted to share my joy, and outcomes with those of you that might be feeling the same thing. Post partum depression gets all the attention but prenatal depression is almost as common. 8-10% of pregnant women experience it. Some SSRIs are associated with a (very) slight increase in birth defects, but Zoloft is not, so there are options. Even if you don't take medications, find a professional to talk to, it can make your life so much better.
Re: My brain is back!
The reason im writing this is im just not getting anywhere.
My GP referred me to my midwife. My midwife referred me to my GP. Ive been given online forums etc to access but its not helping and i'm slowly burning out from all the energy required to be pregnant and mask how rubbish i feel. I just dont know where to turn?!?!
Any suggestions?
I've been really struggling with the return of my depression, anxiety and ocd! I've seen a number of GPs and my midwife, and have been put back on medication. Sadly it hasn't worked as well as it normally does, so I went back to the doctors today and have been referred to a mental health team now! Each day is a real struggle, some days are better than others. At some points of the day I just want to curl up in a ball and stay there!
But hearing how you have returned to your old self is an inspiration, I know I can hang on in there, and get back to the lady I was a couple of months ago! Thank you xxxxx
And to kaykes86, I would definitely go back to your GP!! I would really push for further help, can you see a different GP if your not getting the proper help that you need? It's so unfair that some GPs just don't understand mental illness, and give you the correct support you need.
I really feel for you, and hope you get the help you need and deserve, as you need to be mentally ready for when your little one gets here. Is there any charities or any services you can access yourself without referrals from your doctor?
Good luck to you my lovely. Xxx