Just got to the point where I realized how I was feeling was getting progressively worse and met all of the classic signs of PPD. My MW agreed, prescribed Zoloft, and asked me to meet with a psychologist who specializes in this. I met with her, and it was fine, I will see her a few more times but we are paying out of pocket, and with two kids it is difficult to get in to see her, plus I don't want to get back into a long term therapeutic relationship.
The zoloft is definately helping even tho it's only been a week, and the side effects (nausea, cold sweats) are diminishing. How long should I expect to stay on zoloft?
Secondly, did you find that therapy helped? In my case, I saw a therapist for a year before I TTC my first son so I know the benefits of therapy (saw her for some personal issues not depression - never had depression before this). But in this case, I feel it is much more hormonal than anything else, and I am doing things to try to reduce my stress (exercise, friends, getting out for playdates, journalling, etc.). And the meds are really helping.
Thanks all!
The zoloft is definately helping even tho it's only been a week, and the side effects (nausea, cold sweats) are diminishing. How long should I expect to stay on zoloft?
Secondly, did you find that therapy helped? In my case, I saw a therapist for a year before I TTC my first son so I know the benefits of therapy (saw her for some personal issues not depression - never had depression before this). But in this case, I feel it is much more hormonal than anything else, and I am doing things to try to reduce my stress (exercise, friends, getting out for playdates, journalling, etc.). And the meds are really helping.
Thanks all!
