Sertraline for PND

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(I've posted this in postnatal health but thought I'd add it here too in case anyone can help)

I have a 6 month old daughter and recently lost my mum. Nothing prepares you for losing a parent and add to that all the emotion that comes with becoming a mum I just feel so fragile and emotional and low.

I've had some counseling since having my LO but went back to the docs today because I'm still struggling with low mood, not feeling able to get out of the house and just not feeling myself etc. So she prescribed me sertraline.

I'm just worried about taking it while having to look after my daughter as she doesn't sleep very well so I already feel like a bit of a zombie and heard that sertraline can make you feel worse before you get better. I don't have family nearby and my OH works quite a busy job so him taking time off if I need extra support isn't really a option. So don't really know what to do. I just want to stop feeling this way.

Anyone else have experience of taking sertraline with a baby? Would love some hand holding that things are going to get better as at the moment I just can't see a way out of this.

What dose have you been prescribed. I was on the highest uppermost dose allowed at 200mg a day. Usually you would start on 50mg. Other than feeling a little sick and twitchy generally people tolerate 50mg quite well. Taking them at night helps.
I would not recommend starting on any higher than 50mg. I started straight on 200mg after my pregnancy and my face had spasms, claw clenching, sick, upset stomach, anxiety etc etc.

Also, I wish you well. You've had it rough but you'll come through it OP x

I had seertraline - 50mg when my boy was about 4 months old. Nausea is the worse part for me - it can also cause restlessness so best to take it in the morning. But once the first few weeks are done, it's so much easier. Be kind to yourself OP x