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just need a few motivating words.

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DragonFlyx · 06/08/2014 14:22

I've suffered with depression since late teens. Nothing really triggered it, iv been on Prozac for two years and obviously since becoming pregnant I can't take them, I'm waiting for an appointment with a mental health professional. My doctor thinks I could be suffering with bipolar but he can't personally diagnose it. I feel down alot, and now and before I will have these outbursts were I'm stressed, I get angry over little things and often throw a tantrum ... It feels awful. But I always make sure I'm away from my first born. She never sees me have a little turn and I've been complimented on how well she's been brought up and what a lovely lady she is turning out to be. I don't want people to think im a bad mum!

Since coming off my tablets, I thought I was coping really well. But its creeping back, I'm having my moments of stress over nothing, Iv lost interest in so much, I'm not excited for things I was excited about. I feel awful. Work is stressing me out, I used to love it, but now the idea of it makes me cry before my shift... And after it. But I can't put my finger on what it is about work that makes me feel that way.

Iv been told I might be able to get signed off, but no one knows I suffer with depression and I'd find it really hardto tell anyone, especially in fear that they'll think all of a sudden I can't work because I'm being silly.

Sorry for rambling, just feel like getting how I feel out there in the hopes someone can make me smile today and make me feel better. :)

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Wolfiefan · 06/08/2014 14:29

Oh sweetie nobody will think you are a bad mum! I really hope you get a diagnosis and help. I remember feeling stressed, anxious and having lots of "turns!" When pg. your hormones are all over the shop and if there is anything else going on it must feel overwhelming. Perhaps some time off would help?

Spannertime · 09/08/2014 19:54

You can absolutely take Prozac (fluoxetine) during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the minimal and unproven risks. Unproven as it's medically unethical to test any drug on pregnant mothers. I did the same as you. Came off my anti depressants and at week 10 suffered a debilitating and dangerous depressive relapse. Get in to see your doctor and talk your options through. Please.

DragonFlyx · 10/08/2014 18:28

Iv been to see a doctor just before the weekend and been given pregnancy safe tablets, I can t remember the name of them but apparently theyv been given to pregnant women for years so they know they're safe.

Starting to feel a little better, slowly.

I can only hope one day I can come off tablets for good, it doesn't feel nice knowing I have to take them for the foreseeable future.

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