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To be upset I’m still unable to come off antidepressants 2 years PP

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Ginspirational · 14/04/2024 17:40

I had DD almost two years ago. I had horrendous post natal depression and went onto sertraline at 5 weeks PP, under the impression this would be short lived. I’ve now failed to come off them 3 times (under GP guidance). It all just comes flooding back. I naively thought PND went away. Or does it, and this is just depression now?

I am really upset that I’m unable to be a good parent without the help of medication.

Has anyone else experienced this and when did it go away (if ever?) I just don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Wavywoo · 14/04/2024 19:20

Don't worry, they're hard to get off when life generally can be stressful. It is no reflection on your ability to parent and there is no shame in taking a medication that improves your daily life.

You could consider trying a talking therapy to work on what aspects come flooding back, if there is some trauma there.

I gave up citalopram after 14 year in the autumn, and only then because I think it was no longer suiting me due to menopause. 14 years!

PinotDragon · 14/04/2024 17:47

First of all there is no shame in needing antidepressants. I struggled horribly after having a baby and did for a few years. Everything needed to click into place before I could successfully come off them and if I ever need them again I won't hesitate.
It clearly isn't the right time for you so don't add to your stress about having to take a medication that you need. It doesn't make you a bad parent, if anything using medication you need even if you don't want to have to means you are making the right choice to be a better parent.