I've just spoken to a GP as I'm desperate for some help. I've struggled with depression and high anxiety since my dc was born 5 years ago.
I can't live like this anymore, so I've asked for help.
She kept trying to talk me out of accepting medication. I explained I've waited 5 years and I finally feel now is the time. I had to practically beg for them.
She kept saying its difficult as I'm breastfeeding my dd so it makes things difficult and she was going all through her books trying to find something suitable. I said I thought it was common for new mums with pnd to have antidepressants, so I thought it would be OK? She said in these circumstances, the mum usually discontinues breastfeeding.
I've come off the phone feeling a mess. I honestly thought I'd feel like a weight had been lifted asking for help, but I feel worse. Like I had to justify having them. I can't function, I can't leave the house, I can't sleep. I snap at my dh and dc constantly. I can't live like this.
Anyway, she's prescribed me Paroxetine. She said it's the safest one for breastfeeding. Does anyone have any experiences on this please? Thanks