I am struggling with depression, and although i do not want to be medicated, i feel my life is spiralling out of control now, and its affecting my family. Please help me? I am feeding a 14week old and don't want to stop...
2007-03-23 17:40:59 · 9 answers · asked by hippygirl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Hi there,
O hunny, it will be ok. First, talk to your doctor. I am taking Zoloft and breastfeeding. I know that that one is safe. However, only your doctor can tell you what is safe for you.
I've been there.
If you need to chat, IM me!! Stay strong girl! YOu can get through this, and YOU DO NOT NEED TO STOP BREASTFEEDING!
2007-03-23 17:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have had to be on an antidepressant since I was a teenager. I have been on Effexor XR 150 mg for a couple years. The doctor said it was fine for my baby. I know some people try to talk you out of taking the medication, but some people do need it. If it saves your family and makes you able to enjoy life again, its worth it.
2007-03-23 18:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by dolphincutie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are having the typical so called "baby blues" I had that with both of my children. It is best that you discuss with your doctor what kind of anti-depressant you should be taking. Don't feel bad, many women suffer the same thing. I remember the days where it felt like I was useless and had nothing to look forward to, except my children's smiles. If nothing else, there are support networks in many locations of new moms that discuss these types of things. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.
2007-03-23 17:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by SquirrelBait 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are alot that are secure while breast feeding. i'm on citalopram. It does say in the information approximately it that it gets into the breast milk. yet i replaced into instructed it does not harm the new child in any way (2 medical doctors instructed me that) and that they desperate the benifits outway the dangers and placed me on them. good success
2016-10-19 11:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by shakita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is it that you want drugs and not counseling first? At least figure out why your life is "spiriling out of control",there must be a reason. Is it post pardum or something else? See a good counselor to talk over what is going on, meds are only if you are suicidal or homicidal or have a specific mental disorder requiring meds to keep you stable. There is no such thing as a "safe" antidepressant... for you or the baby.
2007-03-23 17:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
You should not take any anti-depressant while breast feeding, you may want to consider formula feeding so you can take the meds you feel you need.
2007-03-23 19:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by orcaspirits 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I breastfed and my doctor gave me prozac. I think it was a pretty low dossage though. Good luck honey.
2007-03-24 04:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by Just Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen some relaxing music....thinking back your sweet memories in the past and watching some comedy!!! good luck....
2007-03-23 17:53:02 · answer #8 · answered by hungkeey 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sex
2007-03-23 17:43:12 · answer #9 · answered by smokesha 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋