Ever seen a psychologist who can talk this out with you? To me, you sound like a pretty tough nut -- to go through what you go through to get what you want is pretty impressive to this person. After reading your post, from the outside of what you're thinking, I admire your toughness. Why don't you? That's the question.
I've entertained the thought. For some reason I tend to block out things I am emotionally not able to cope with. I am sure that isn't the proper way to deal with things. With my mind going a million different directions lately I'm not even sure I would make sense if I began to explain everything to someone. Thank you for taking the time to listen and reply. Thank you for planting that seed of getting outside help. Thank you for the compliment but, I'm not a tough nut at all. At least that's how I feel.
I had terrible depression while pregnant with my second child. I safely took celexa under a doctor's care and had a full term daughter with no complications and my daughter is a totally normal 8 year old now. The risks outweigh the benefits during pregnancy with depression. Depression can cause distress with the baby and you and possibly go into labor early. Please talk to your doctor for you and the baby. There are antidepressants that are safe during pregnancy. I wish you the best
I had terrible depression while pregnant with my second child. I safely took celexa under a doctor's care and had a full term daughter with no complications and my daughter is a totally normal 8 year old now. The risks outweigh the benefits during pregnancy with depression. Depression can cause distress with the baby and you and possibly go into labor early. Please talk to your doctor for you and the baby. There are antidepressants that are safe during pregnancy. I wish you the best
Thank you for your reply. It is good to hear you had success with AD's in pregnancies. My cousin was on Celexa for both of her pregnancies. I have tried many AD's over the years and have have had horrible reactions to them. The one and only One I seem to tolerate is an older one and I've been off it for about 3 yrs I think? I can't take it while pregnant. Do you know what was triggering your depression? You don't have to answer that if you don't want to. I'm just wondering if it's 'normal' to be freaking out about wether I can keep up and be a good mom to my babies. My worry is because of my physical limitations. I am a planner, a control freak and obsessive.
Thank you for your help!!
I would just warn, although it may seem the Celexa hasn't made any difference, there's no way to know that -- that child was born on an antidepressant and went through a withdrawal that the child wasn't able to tell anyone about. It's always best to not take any AD when pregnant, it that's possible to do.
Personally, j will NOT use an AD (especially in pregnancy) because of the bad effects I've had with many. They were prescribed years ago and it took about a year off them just to begin to recognize my old self was slowly coming back.
The one and only I was taking (off for 3 years) was the only one I have ever been ok on. Stopping that med was brutal.
I spoke to hubs NYE because I was having a difficult time. I'm hoping he may understand a little more now. I think he is a saint to put up with me when I'm having these sort of troubles. He also has depression and OCD issues.
Thank you all for listening, making suggestions and taking time out to help me. You are getting me to think more about the problem instead of dwelling on the issues causing the troubled feelings.