While Pregnant
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Depression During Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from Boston
on May 31, 2007
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Has anyone experienced depression during their pregnancy? My unborn baby's father left 2 months ago and what started as sadness has developed in depression. I am 8 m...
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- I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I find excersise the best antidepressant there is. It's probably difficult to do 8 months pregnant, but even walking is...
- Hi! I have suffered depression most of my life and was on medicine for it. I went off of it when I got pregnant, this is my 2nd pregnancy. My first one was a smooth h...
- M., I suffered depression through the majority of my pregnancy w/my daughter. Her father's 'antics' nearly cost my unborn daughter her life many times. It developed i...
Pregnancy and Depression
Asked by L.C. from Cleveland
on January 18, 2008
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I am 9 weeks pregnant and have been taking Zoloft 100mg for about 4 months now. My OB, who did not prescribe the Zoloft but knows I am taking it, wanted me to wean of...
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- I wasnt on zoloft but i was on paxil buspar and seroquel. well about 2 years ago they said taking paxil when pregnant was a huge no no... now they are saying its fine...
- Hi L., I have never been on any anti-depressants or anything like that so I cannot be of much help. I just wanted to say one thing and I do not mean to offend you in...
- My experinece was that I came off of all the medications that I was on when I first found out that I was pregnant. I was on four different medications due to severe d...
Depression
Asked by C.S. from Lexington
on October 6, 2006
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i was wondering how everyone deals with depression, and i need a christian friend to help me get through some stuff so if you are a christian woman please let me know..
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- I am a newer christian, and I have kind of dealt with on and off depression throughout my life...but recently I was getting very depressed and I wasnt snapping out of ...
- Hi C., I turned 40 on the day you wrote this post--October 6th. I have to say, that was a bit of a depressing day for me even though my wonderful family worked har...
- C., I went through a lot of things during my second pregnancy from an abusive husband in everyway possible, to a cheating husband, a separation and all sorts of other ...
Depression
Asked by P.C. from Providence
on December 12, 2006
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I think that I am suffering from post partum depression and I am not sure where to turn to to get help. I can't stop crying anymore, I was able to keep it under contro...
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- P., The first time I was diagnosed with Depression, was by (believe it or not) my OB/GYN, when my daughter was 5 months old. He 'strongly recommended' that I consult ...
- Hi P., All of this advice is very good. I personally did not suffer from depression but my sister did. She was severely depressed and went untreated for a while. Sh...
- My family has a HUGE history of depression. The older generations have not received help for it. My mother has been on medication for a couple of years. This past A...
I Don't Understand Depression!
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on May 1, 2009
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Many women in my church, young and old, have told me they suffer or have suffered from depression. Some of them have been treated (? I'm not sure if this means they w...
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- The brain is an amazing thing. VERY basically... your brain is both a reciever and a sender. It gives off, and takes in, chemicals and hormones. So, it has senders and...
- I have suffered with depression since my teens, and I promise you, I do not go around "feeling sorry for myself." I have chemical imbalances in my brain aggravated by ...
- I too am trying to get a grip on it. This is not an official answer but I am beginning to understand that like caffeine or an adrenaline rush can change the chemistry...
Help with Depression
Asked by M.S. from Phoenix
on March 18, 2008
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I have a 7 month old and am dealing with a lot of depression issues right now - possibly from post partum?-it is affecting my family. does anyone have any recommendat...
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- Hi M., I'm glad to see you have gotten some help with getting out of the depression. Another great resource is Kelly Damron. She wrote a book called "Tiny Toes". It a...
- Hi M., Definitely talk to a doctor. I had various levels of depression after each of my three kids, but it was by far the worst with my last. I was severely depre...
- Others have given you some good advice about how to proceed medically. I would also recommend that you join your local MOPS group (mothers of preschoolers). MOPS is ...
Miena and Depression
Asked by E.R. from Portland
on April 5, 2008
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Hello, I was wondering if any moms out there who have used or are using Mirena (IUD) have experienced depression, forgetfulness, feeling almost stupid and paranoia? I ...
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- Hi E., I do not know a lot about IUD's in general, and I'm not sure what your beliefs are but I thought I would write anyway in hopes that I might help in some way. I...
- This may not be helpful but I have had Mirena since September and have has no side effects (so far) I hope you are feeling better and figure this out. K.
- Hi E., I don't know anything about Mirena, but I do know a bit about depression from personal experience and am honestly appalled that your OB/GYN prescribed an an...
Depression
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on September 11, 2008
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Has anyone had children while taking Prozac during pregnancy?
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- K., my last pregnancy I took Prozac and Wellbutrin XL during the entire 9 months. I continued to take the meds after the pregnancy and I breast fed him until he was a...
- Hang in there! Once you see that sweet little face... I don't have this issues as severe but i do get seasonally depressed. Didn't while pregnant. Had a bit of ppd bu...
- Hi K., I totally concur with Deb M. I took Zoloft before, during, and after both of my pregnancies. My kids are fine and are now 4yr and 18mo. They were both ful...
Getting off Depression Med's for Pregnancy
Asked by M.D. from Salt Lake City
on February 6, 2009
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Does anyone know more about using Lexapro during pregnancy? Is it safe or do you know of anyone who has stayed on it or gotten off anything like that. My doctor said...
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- I know my friend was on prozac during her pregnancy because her doctor felt that her emotional well-being far outweighed any affect the medication would have on the ba...
- Could you try Prozac for during your pregnancy? I took Prozac through both my pregnancies and my kids are "normal." Prozac is the oldest (over 30 years) and most studi...
- I have a friend that took Lexapro through her pregnancy. Her dr. weaned her off of it the last month. Everything was perfectly fine! I wasn't on Lexapro during my preg...
Depression
Asked by M.S. from Missoula
on December 6, 2006
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I am 6 and half months pregnant and we have my fiancee's sister and her boyfriend living with us until like 2 months after the baby will be born. Yesterday her boyfri...
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- M.- If I were you I would take her to get some counseling right away. The sooner the better you would not want her to do anything she will regret later. Also about ...
- M., I believe you shouldn't take that lightly. The fact that she told her this is a cry for help. That is a completely scarey thing to deal with for her, and rea...
- M. I am so sorry that you have to deal with such a huge thing at this time in your pregnancy, But I really think that your SIL should talk to someone. You should be ...
