Anxiety and Medication Hi I was just wondering if anyone has anxiety or depression? If so are you…
Anxiety and Medication
Hi I was just wondering if anyone has anxiety or depression? If so are you taking medication and do they want you to wean off or stay on. I have terrible anxiety. With my first pregnancy almost 9 years ago I was able to wean off Zoloft at the 3rd trimester. This time I am 16 weeks and have weaned off Zoloft. For 2 weeks now, I have been having horrible symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, crying, and depression. I spoke to my doctor and he wants me to go back in it. I am terrified that I am going to hurt my baby. Please help, any advice is appreciated!
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If you need to take Zoloft and your Dr. says it's okay then maybe consider it. Every pregnancy is different and you want to have a healthy mind especially during pregnancy. You said you didn't stop until the 3rd trimester with your first child and your still in the beginning of your 2nd trimester. Sometimes when you stop a medication too early especially an antidepressant than you can develop the symptoms that you are currently experiencing. I'd address your concerns with the Dr. and if you decide to go back on then discuss the possibly of doing a lower dose or tapering off to taking nothing eventually. Good luck!
Josephine ·
Thank you so much for your advice!
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I was on Zoloft with both kids. I'm sure your baby will be fine.
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I have bipolar and take Lamictal which is a category C medication. I have opted to stay on it during my pregnancy because it is safer for me and baby if I'm mentally healthy. I see my OB every 2 weeks and a specialist every 6 weeks. I'm 16 wks tomorrow and so far baby is doing great and I feel mentally stable. Talk to your OB or therapist or psychiatrist you need to stay healthy and as unstressed as possible during your pregnancy.