AD's and TTC

[missali]

I have SAD and every winter for the past 6 years have been on citalopram. Am currently TTC our 1st and Dr is not happy to prescribe anything whilst we are TTC. I don't feel like I can continue without meds, feel awful, sad and exhausted all the time; but also don't want to stop trying for a baby-I'm not getting any younger(31) and we've been trying since August without any success. I've got a daylight alarm clock, and light thing, which helps a little.
Do you have any suggestions?

Your doctor should assess the risk of you not taking antidepressants against any potential risk to the fetus. I took citalopram for 7 months then switched to sertraline (as has very low concentration in breast milk). I would try and see another GP in your practice and discuss your concerns re not taking. Many woman (including many on MN) take antidepressants during pregnancy, BF too and have perfectly healthy babies. Good luck.

Ps: I conceived at 37years, so you still have time on your side!

Hi missali,

I too have been a long-term sufferer of the big D & have been on many ad's over the years. I came off them just b4 starting to ttc (my choice), but am finding myself starting to deteriorate again now that winter is closing in. I am going back onto fluoxetine as this has the least affect on you when trying to conceive and both my GP & my husband (who is also a GP) say that it is far more important that you are in a good place mentally if you are to stand any chance of coping with all of the changes that a potential pregnancy may bring. I hope you manage to get it all sorted as its horrible feeling this way... Big hug x

Thank you both for your advice. I did try Prozac when I first went on AD's, and it sent me loopy...quite the opposite of feeling depressed..maybe I'll ask for a very low dose and try that again, one thing is for sure I don't think I can keep feeling this way..