I was prescribed the lowest dose of zolaf because it is pregnancy safe to treat ppd and anxiety. But I have not started taking it because I’ve been scared because of things I’ve heard of it. Anyone else get it? What were the side effects? Your experience? I’ve never taken any meds for anything like this ever before. Does it change you after?
Can get leave extended for longer for being on this medication? They already extended it for 1 month after regular post partum recovery.
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I was on Zoloft before I got pregnant, and they put me back on it after I delivered. It truly changed my life for the better. Pre pregnancy, I was constantly worried about everything. I couldn’t sleep because of how much my brain kept running over scenarios that (likely) would never happen. It was horrible. After I started, and found the right dosage, I was able to sleep through the night again and get through my days without constantly worrying over every little thing. Postpartum, I was crying just about 95% of the time that I was awake, so often with a newborn. I kept thinking my kid was better off without me or that I was failing him or that I was a terrible wife and mother. Once I started the meds again, I felt more “normal” like I did before I stopped taking it. I can look at situations that maybe aren’t the greatest, and see the logic in the situation rather than letting my emotions dictate my truth.