Currently TTC. I came off sertraline because of this, never taken meds for depression before but started a few months ago. Initially the first week made me feel very ill, but symptoms after this subsided and I had never accomplished more professionally or been balanced emotionally as I was on these.
Now my depression has come back since stopping taking them and it is affecting my work life most. I struggle to do my job efficiently feeling like this. Not great for my marriage either.
Whilst my mental health isn't severe (hence why I stopped them) I don't feel like I did on the tablets.
What shall I do, does anyone know about the risks of sertraline during pregnancy or has anyone taken it in pregnancy?
My GP advised to come off it whilst TTC as it does elevate risks of certain things in babies.
I'm really worried and don't know what to do for the best. I just want to feel better mentally but also don't want to feel responsible for harming a potential unborn child.