URGH WORK!!

[Charleney]

I am pregnant and come off my Anti depressants when i found out.
The doctor said it was fine to carry on taking them ones while pregnant but i was fine, didnt need them.
But now.. i am feeling with all the stress and crap i get from work that i just feel like im gonna burst into tears all the time.
I am so stressed im going home with a headache most days and i just dont wanna get out of bed in the morning.
Do i start taking them again?
Huff..

[annapolly]

It is very difficult to say, I would not unless you really need to.

It is often quite normal to be tearful when pregnant.

If it is just work that is getting you down, could you speak to your employer about ways to make it easier, or work less hours?

Have you got long to go?

If you really feel you are depressed then it may be the best thing for you. If you could leave work tomorrow and be fine, then you probably don't need them.

[Charleney]

To be honest, yeah it is just work.
The thing is none of my bosses could organise a piss up in a brewery and i am sitting here taking slack for them.
Its beyond pathetic now.
Im just sick of the whole place!
But im not that far gone, due in may.
I dont know what to do.. I dont wanna go back on my tablets but im thinking its the only way i can bring myself out of this tearful/feeling shit rut.

[MotherofHobbit]

I don't know. That's something only your doctor can advise so not a very helpful post from me but here's a virtual sympathetic hug anyway.

[cupcakesandbunting]

Have you got long to go, lovey?

If not, I advise feigning SPD (Google it) then get signed off until birth.

This is my standard advice for anyone posting today about being preggers and having a shit time at work

[cupcakesandbunting]

P.S that wasn't a flippant reply. I would be hesitant about taking anti-d's whilst pregnant too.

[scottishmummy]

most AD are safe in pg,you need to go back gp get reassurance.discuss your concerns and reasons for non-compliance .if you are worried about side effects etc ask gp to discuss risk.

maybe you felt fine because the AD maintain you on good equilibrium,and without them you report feeling bad

you do need to protect and maintain your mental health,and take care of self - book that gp appt

[Charleney]

Thankyou MotherOfHobbit :)

Right im googling it right now.
Im only about 3 months! lol Could i really get away with it for that long?? haha

[Hedgeblunder]

Did you come off them slowly? It's quite important to make sure you come off them in a certain way in some cases.
But tbh it sound like it's work that's the problem, not depression iyswim? When are you taking maternity leave?

[Charleney]

Yeah i weaned myself off them, took me 6 - 8 weeks. and i felt great when i come off them.
Happy cause i was pregnant and stuff.
But its just been the past few weeks at work.
I know its work but i NEED to work, i cant afford not to.
Then again.. may get the sack soon for lamping someone! lol

[scottishmummy]

you are getting some bad advive on this thread.no one here can tell you about your mood or need for AD.you need to see the gp for face to face consultation

what worked for someone else does not necessarily work for you

google and mn arent way to figure out your mental health needs

[Charleney]

I guess im scared if i go to the doctors and have to go back on them they are gonna think im unfit to be a parent or something.
I dont want them to think im mental again :(

[scottishmummy]

i get what your anxieties are,i really do. can someone attend gp with you as support. this needs to be addressed and managed properly.and only face to face consultation will achieve that.mn and google isnt the answer here.

you know, what gp sees a whole range of people in community,with different diagnosis and needs.and the main aim it to maintain good health, engagement and self worth.let your gp support you

congratulations on your pg btw

[camerondiazepam]

Scottishmummy is right. Being on AD doesn't make you mental and going to the doctor to ask for help doesn't make you an unfit parent (quite the reverse in my view, to be a fit parent you have to look after yourself and take all the help you can!). Get some proper medical advice and take it from there. With the work situation, do you have an HR person you can speak to?

[Charleney]

Thankyou :)
I will definately go. I dont think i can take this much longer anyway!
I hate crying :( lol

And thankyou :D! Thats one thing that does make me smile!

[scottishmummy]

if you are anxious write it down, print off thread

take care and good luck

[Charleney]

Thats a good idea :) i will do that.

Thankyou for all your help and support XX

[scottishmummy]

ok,so prepare.get a plan of what to say and take your time.

best wishes