I feel like I'm crazy...

[Brees_Mama]

UGH, after I had dd I was diagnosed with PPD (post partum depression) and have been on zoloft ever since. It seems like whenever I *don't* take the zoloft, my emotions are all over the place and its even worse mixed with preg. hormones.

It was like this before I got preg with baby#2 too....any other nursing/pg mommas or just plain "crazy feelin" momma's even when your not preg? Sorry if my post comes out all nutty...Its almost 2am here

[HappyFox05]

I've known several people who were on Zoloft & it always affected them strangely, though that was when they were on the drug, not off. I've been told by several people who've taken anti-depressants that they sort of "mute" your feelings, so that while you're taking them, every thing is kind of even, no highs or lows. Maybe that's why you feel crazy when you come off the zoloft - your hormones are sorting themselves out or something. Plus, I gotta think the pregnancy plays into the hormone thing too.

[mama2rey]

whenever you go off any psych medication there has to be a gradual period of withdrawal. I think it's unlikely that you are crazy, it's probably hormones, and then your body reacting to suddenly not taking Zoloft.

[kerrybennysmama]

SSRIs can have a very rough withdrawal period. Some people report feeling nothing while others feel "insane" It might be best to either take it or not take it as its a medication that works on a buildup in your system. Its not in and out. Regardless pregnancy can make you feel nutty and the last thing you need is the effects of Zoloft withdrawal.

[crsta33]

I weaned slowly off Zoloft years ago and felt like I was loosing my mind during the process. It has a heck of a withdrawal period and I almost felt like I was going back into depression while weaning from it. If I were taking it while pg, I would just continue. It just wouldn't be the best time to just quit taking it.

Also, when and if you are ready to stop taking it I would make sure to wean very slowly and it would be good to do it with a doc's help (esp so they can prescribe the lower dosages...I could only half my dose b/c I did it on my own).

Christa

[mama_b]

I stopped taking Zoloft at the beginning of this pregnancy, and I think it contributed to my craziness this time. I have seriously never felt so bad in my entire life. But I'm finally starting to feel normal again.

[Brees_Mama]

thanks ladies, glad to know im NOT nuts. even my dh was saying mean things about it and saying he thought i was bi-polar :

mama b~glad your doing better.

[mama2rey]

Originally Posted by Brees_Mama

thanks ladies, glad to know im NOT nuts. even my dh was saying mean things about it and saying he thought i was bi-polar :

mama b~glad your doing better.

Only someone who knows what they are doing can diagnose Bipolar. I work as a psychotherapist-and you have to rule out stuff like medication withdrawal before you can give that diagnosis. I say either take the Zoloft or don't-if you choose not to, talk to you doctor who can help wean you off.

I am sorry your dh was mean to you s!

[Artichokie]

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time.

BTW, being bipolar is not an insult.

[look11]

I recently weaned off Lexapro and have been insanely irritable! I finally found a great Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, who, after a thorough consultation, has put me on Zoloft since it is the safest SSRI you can be on for pregnancy and nursing. She did mention that when and if I go off in the future that I may experience some withdrawal, but I've found that to be true of any depression med.

I just took my first dose about an hour ago and am waiting for the side effects, but hoping there will be none. If it works for me, I plan to stay on it throughout the pg and after. Of course, I suffer from chronic depression, so being on meds is not new to me.

In any case, if you need it and Zoloft works for you, I'd stay on it at least until you give birth, then wean when you're emotionally strong enough to tolerate the weaning process. Good luck and tell your husband to lay off!!