Any LTTTCers on Anti-Depressants?

[aintlifegrand]

I think all the years of TTC is starting to get to me. I was curious to see if anyone was on any kind of anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds? Does it hurt your TTC chances?

 

[tamithomas]

I'm not an FS but I wouldn't recommend it, I've considered it before myself but then I thought I'm trying to stay away from alcohol and smokes.. I don't see how antidepresant would be any different when it comes to a form of emotional relief. But best bet is to talk to an FS. GL

 

[Armywife84]

You can talk to a therapist. I've went that route and it works if I religiously go. They've suggested I go on anxiety-depression meds and state that they're safe while LTTC. I'm still hesitant because I know you have to wean yourself off of them. What if I do fall pregnant (ha, yeah right) and I can't get off them right away? I don't want to harm my unborn child!

Right now, I think therapy/counseling sessions is the way to go.

 

[Jeni82]

I went to my Dr when I reached the 16 month mark and asked for anti-depressants and she refused to give them to me because my depression was because of ttc. She also mentioned that they don't know all of the effects they have on the fetus.

She told me to exercise, do yoga and acupuncture. She then referred me to my FS. Its helped but hasn't cured it by any means. I guess it depends on the individual Dr's opinion. Finding someone that you can talk to also makes a BIG difference.

 

[RKW]

I'm do upset about TTC I have days when I can barely think of anything else, but I am too scared to ask for anti depressants as I know this affects your chances of adoption in the uk, and if we don't get our bfp I would like to adopt. It is soooo hard to adopt here I don't want to risk anything ruining my chances.
I have tried acupuncture and found it really good at relieving stress, and feel more optimistic now I have been prescribed clomid. At least I have some hope now.

 

[CanadianMaple]

I had thought of it. My family doctor said that he would rather hold off if I could get pregnant soon. He wasn't against it and said it could be done, but predicted correctly that once we were ready to start moving toward actually having a shot at getting pregnant, that would lift. It's still there, but not as intense. We also saw a IF psychologist and that really helped us work through it. I am going to see him again if we struggle with our IUIs.

 

[lanet]

I do take an antidepressant, for anxiety. Sometimes you have an actual chemical imbalance and my dr and I agree that sometimes the benefits of medicine outweigh the risks.