Had a breakdown....

[babygrant]

and bauled my eyes out in front of DH, and gave myself a migrane.

I don't feel like myself. I don't feel like a wife, don't feel like Angela, most of the time I don't even feel like a mom.

I was on medication (prozac) when I got pregnant with my first son, and was told by my doctor that I needed to go off of it. Have been off of it since. DH listened well, I cried and talked.

Have any of you noticed the world of difference on medication? I feel guilty for going back on medication if that's what I choose, but I want to feel better.

[Theia]

I've been on prozac for almost 2 months now. It has helped me A LOT. Before I went on it I was not handling day-to-day living very well. And with a toddler that is not good, especially as a single parent . I couldn't parent her the way I wanted. I was not able to control my emotions, and would have several breakdowns, moments of rage, and anxiety type attacks every week. Then those moments lead me to greater guilt and more anxiety, etc in a vicious circle. Now things are smoother. It's not perfect, I've got a long climb back up the hill to where I want to be, but I'm getting there. If you feel that going back on medication will help you, then do it. I hate being on medication, hate needing it. But not being on it is worse for me, and my DD. So I gave in and do it. I am doing it in conjunction with counseling.

It's your life, do whatever it takes to make you feel better.

[babygrant]

Originally Posted by Theia

I've been on prozac for almost 2 months now. It has helped me A LOT. Before I went on it I was not handling day-to-day living very well. And with a toddler that is not good, especially as a single parent . I couldn't parent her the way I wanted. I was not able to control my emotions, and would have several breakdowns, moments of rage, and anxiety type attacks every week. Then those moments lead me to greater guilt and more anxiety, etc in a vicious circle. Now things are smoother. It's not perfect, I've got a long climb back up the hill to where I want to be, but I'm getting there. If you feel that going back on medication will help you, then do it. I hate being on medication, hate needing it. But not being on it is worse for me, and my DD. So I gave in and do it. I am doing it in conjunction with counseling.

It's your life, do whatever it takes to make you feel better.

I'm confused. Are you still on the prozzac or something else?

[Theia]

Originally Posted by babygrant

I'm confused. Are you still on the prozzac or something else?

I'm sorry. I'm still on it.

[Satori]

Originally Posted by babygrant

and bauled my eyes out in front of DH, and gave myself a migrane.

I don't feel like myself. I don't feel like a wife, don't feel like Angela, most of the time I don't even feel like a mom.

I was on medication (prozac) when I got pregnant with my first son, and was told by my doctor that I needed to go off of it. Have been off of it since. DH listened well, I cried and talked.

Have any of you noticed the world of difference on medication? I feel guilty for going back on medication if that's what I choose, but I want to feel better.

*hugs* Many of us have BTDT including me. Meds made a world of difference for me. It was a very hard decision to make but one I'm glad I did.

[babygrant]

I went to the doctor today. He perscribed me Effexor. I am going to do 37.5 mg for a week, 75 mg for 3 weeks and then 150 mg after that for maintanence.

[KatWrangler]

hopefully this will do the trick and help you.

[Satori]

Originally Posted by babygrant

I went to the doctor today. He perscribed me Effexor. I am going to do 37.5 mg for a week, 75 mg for 3 weeks and then 150 mg after that for maintanence.

Here's hoping it gives you some relief