I was taking effexor xr then I found out I was pregnant and I went cold turkey. I have to admit I’ve been loosing it lately from freaking out over the portable AC which I threw out the front door in a rage and beat it to pieces with a curtain rod, then I don’t have patience with my husband now..I already threatened to divorce him as he is still partying like if he was a college kid or something..I can’t stop crying even songs make me cry…and I don’t know if its the the fact that I stopped taking my medicine or the pregnancy hormones..
Oh and I’m about to drag this dumb biatch that I work with who I can’t stand (all she does is complain) I’m like very close to commiting battery so I did her a favor and moved cubicles so that I can avoid this because everything she says is sooo stupid. We’ve been in work related disagreements before bu t now I feel I”m just going to lose it and leaver her bald with black eyes..I just see her and I want to push her down the stairs and then kickc her.
I also need to add that It just seems that my anger is uncontrollable..I’ve been doing my friends and family a favor by staying away..
I’m planning to discuss this with my OB/gyn..do you think it’s safe to tell her about my violent thoughts.?
Kat, I’m not taking that medication anymore! I went cold turkey without telling my pcp

I am currently taking Celexa for my depression, jolessa for birth control (gives me my period every 3 months) and i am scared that i could get pregnant. What happened was a couple of weeks before my boyfriend and i had sex and the condom completely broke, i had missed 3 birth control pills. i took 2 one day and 2 another day. I want wondering if this could highten my risk of becoming pregnant? also, would Celexa cause the birth control to have less effectivness?
please help …

I am 7 months pregnant with my 3rd and I’ve been extremly depressed. Its so bad that its hard for me to get out of bed, sometimes I only get 3-4 hours of sleep a night, I hardly eat the way I’m suppose to, sometimes I have uncontrolled crying, I have extreme lack of energy, I feel hopless and helpless, and its effecting every aspect of my life. I don’t know what it is but I can’t seem to break out of this depression. I’ve been feeling this way for months now and I’m despirate to feel better again. I know some of it has to do with pregnancy hormones and because I been going through alot but a lot of it has to do with brain chemisty. I’ve never had depression while pregnant so I’m not sure if its even safe to take any anti-depressants to help feel little better. My question is are their any anti-depressants that are safe to take while pregnant? If so, do you know the name of any? If not what are some suggestions to help me cope with depression? I’m terrified that it will only get worse after I have the baby. I do have an appointment in 2 weeks with my pcp but 2 weeks seems like forever right now.

I had severe depression several years ago and have been on various anti-depressants since. This disease runs in my family. I still have bouts with it and had to increase my medication (250 mg of Effexor) about 2 years ago. I also have a sleep disorder, have my whole life. Take about 10-30 mg of Trazidone (also used as an anti-depressant) for sleep.

My hubby and me want to conceive a child. I’m hoping to wean off my Effexor starting in the late summer, even though I’ve still had hard times. I need to (at least for now) stay on the Trazidone.

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Has anyone taken anti-depressants while pregnant? If so, what brands. How is it working out? I am thinking of starting anti-depressants. I’ve recently had a miscarriage however, I would also like to try again in a few months so I’m wondering if there is anyone out there that can share their story with me. Thanks!

Has anyone ever taken antidepressants for post partum depression?
Did they work? I’m scared to have another pregnancy because I get PPD so severe and it lasts for almost 2 years. I’ve never taken antidepressants for it however and wanted to know if they have helped anyone. I have one living child and my other pregnancy after her ended in miscarriage. I’m thinking of ttc in a few months. Thanks

i have read many things and talked to a pharmacist, but i can not find any evidence of harm to the unborn fetus.

I’ve been on medications for my anxiety for 2 years and just stopped taking them when I found out I was pregnant. My anxiety has come back and it is very extreme… I have not felt relaxed or calm ever since I stopped my meds. My doctor says its “safe” to take the meds during pregnancy , but I don’t know what to do?

Hello,

I am in need of help. I am pregnant in my 2nd Trimester and have felt considerable depression during my pregnancy. Symptoms include: Lethargic, unable to get out of bed, no desire to socialize or participate in family activities, loss of desire to complete daily tasks. I have two other children ages 7 and 2yrs old and my depression is becoming burdensome and a distracting me from caring for my other children. I am experiencing intense sadness and loss of interest in daily endeavors. These symptoms are very different than normal pregnancy hormone related symptoms as they are more intense and dark in nature. I have discussed with my doctor but I do not want to take prescription medications and would like to consider all natural antidepressants.I have heard that Sam-E is supposedly good, however I want to make sure that any natural antidepressants I may take will not have harmful side effects on the baby while I am pregnant.

Question:
Are there any SAFE all natural Antidepressant remedies available to take during pregnancy?

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What did you take? During what stages of pregnancy? What were risks? Are your children okay? Did you benefit? Would you do it again? Please tell me some of your stories.