Posted this on mental health as well but not had any response yet.
I've been struggling with my mental health, probably on and off for a few years now if I'm honest, but since my DC2 was born 6 months ago it's worsened a lot. I'm EBF although just started weaning onto solids. DC2 doesn't really take a bottle, and I'd prefer to carry on BF if possible.
It's getting to the point where it's affecting my relationship with my husband and my DC1 and I know I need to get it sorted. I do all the usual things like get outside for walks, exercise, meet people etc. Diet isn't bad although could be better (a lot of chocolate is being consumed). I did therapy for a bit over a year ago, it helped at the time but I knew it wouldn't last. Nothing works long term, I genuinely can't stop crying some days and I just feel like I'm in a black hole.
I've been prescribed sertraline which I know is one of the safest antidepressants to take while BF. I've read extensively about it's safety as well anecdotal threads on here, but something is holding me back from starting.
I'm the kind of person where if I take it during BF and then later on down the line DC2 was to develop something like autism or adhd or literally anything, I'd always blame myself and wonder if it was the sertraline that caused it. Which will probably make my MH spiral even more.
Has anyone taken sertraline while BF and seen any negative impacts on their baby? I know it's anecdotal but I'd still like to know. Or any other advice is much appreciated.