Postpartum emotions

Has anyone taken Zoloft and does it actually help? My doctor has recommended it, but I’m scared to take it. I’m also scared of what will happen if I don’t. I really do love my baby, but he is a Velcro baby and making things feel worse. I can’t even get ready or do anything for myself without him needing constant contact. I find myself resenting having to take care of him because I can’t even take care of myself. I am constantly full of rage towards my partner. I end up hating myself for feeling this was because as a mother I should just enjoy my baby but I don’t. He is also waking up every hour so I’m incredibly sleep deprived and I just wish my motherhood experience was going as well as other peoples. Idk I guess I just needed to vent.

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Medicine helps, but u then have to put in other works. What helps is haveing help from others and talking about it and getting help to cope with it. I was taking 3 medicine and was still dealing with other issues. Therapy helps a lot. Ask for help

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