Antidepressants

Hi there, I was battling with post partum depression + anxiety + childhood trauma that all added one after another and it just got worst once I had my daughter and to top it up the lack of sleep and not much family support.
I tried CBT, talking to many people to feel better, it helped a little bit- temporarily, but eventually I knew I needed antidepressants to get better for myself and my daughter! I had to be better mentally. It definitely helped me. But the catch here is having a good antidepressant medicine. I was put on 1 that didn’t work, and after transitioning from 1 to another it was bad and then it got better. Post partum depression has 100% recovery. The most important thing is to have a good and healthy home environment where everyone close to you are super supportive and understanding of your condition! That helped for me. Feel free to reach out to me, if I can be of any help to you, I would be more than happy to help you mama. Stay strong!

hey sorry you went through that but I'm glad you and out of it. Yes, I lost my mum & dad. Then I gave birth, so it's all been a whirlwind & I've been fine but it's starting to creep back this week I have felt it. I know it need to catch it, I've spent 2k worth on therapy too!! So this is my only hope. I just feel like I'm disappointing my little one right now! :(

Hi, yes I am currently on setraline(Zoloft) and it has helped me with depression, anxiety and OCD.
I was very hesitant about taking medication for my mental health before but it got to a point I could not go on and knew I needed to balance the chemicals in my brain.
Self care and talking to loved ones who understand what it is to battle mental health challenges also helps.

As a Christian—praying, reading my bible and trusting in God’s unconditional love and grace has been my absolute rock in my mental health healing. I hope and pray that things get better for you soon.

Awhhh I am so sorry to hear that! You are the best thing and the only one your little one needs right now. I know it’s not easy! But keep reminding yourself that your little needs you right as much as you need your little one. You have each other and it gets better as they grow. I will keep you in my prayers.

@Divya thank you - yes my son is my absolute life. I just want to do right by him. I enjoy every second when he's with me! Honestly I feel so blessed. So I almost feel guilty having post partum!

@Blessing yes I also have ocd. I got given sertraline to but got put off eith side affects and it can affect your heart ? As health anxiety it scared me. When did you see it works for you? I know I need to do it though x

Keep taking your prenatal vitamins even after baby arrives

Heya if you can, can you pop me a message reguarding your cardio phobia I had never heard of this and just
Googled it and I’m pretty sure I might be dealing with this also 😪