Antidepressants

[CinnamonSal]

I came off my antidepressants when I found out I was pregnant. Now I'm really struggling; I cry every day and can't be excited or happy about the baby. I just have an overwhelming sense of fear and dread and of course the ever present sadness. I am really looking for some advice or stories from people who have taken antidepressants during pregnancy and everything has been ok (or not). I also worry if I go back on them I won't be able to breastfeed. I'm so worried about it all. Please help!

Hi,

I stopped taking mime as soon as I found out I was pregnant to and started to feel exactly the same as you. Go see your midwife and get her to refer you to the mental health midwife at your local hospital.

I struggled with these emotions for months..... It is not fun but there is help out there you just have to have the courage to ask. You may have to go back on them but this is nothing to be ashamed of and there are drugs out there that will not pose a significant risk to your baby and you can still breast feed.

I hope this helps a little bit. Big hugs xxx

Contact your MW and ask for a MH referral (if you're not seeing a MH prof already) no experience of meds during pregnancy as I am also off mine but I'm sure there are ones that are safe to take (unfortunately I can't take them and they send me manic but think they're fine for depression)

hey sorry to hear you're having a tough time. a friend of mine stayed on anti d during pregnancy so you defintely can, but it depends which ones.