Docs put me on antidepressants.....but I'm not depressed!!

[Loubpop]

I have been to docs numerous times since LO has been born. I have been having lots of different probs. the main one is dizzyness, random staring, tiredness and a random pain in my groin. They have done some bloods, all come back normal. So I went yesterday and she said here's some Prozac, I think you have depression. I have the prescription but I don't think I'm gonna get them because honestly I really don't think it's depression. I did a questiOnaire whilst there and it said I had mild depression but when telling my mum and husband the questions/answers they said they would have had the same results if they had been asked!! I feel backed in to a corner because if I dOnt try them then they won't do anything more to help anymore. I have done some reaserch abOut them and I am worried they will make things worse!! What do I do!?

 

[booda]

Request to see another doctor You're in the UK, so perfectly entitled to a second opinion on anything. Failing that, usually GP surgeries catchment areas overlap so you will probably fall into another GP surgeries catchment area, join them instead! Prozac/fluoxetine is one of the "milder" anti-d's, not the first choice though if you're BFing, I'd DEFINITELY not take if you are BFing.....not that it's dangerous but it has a longer half-life and more potential for it to build up....anyway if you're FF then just ignore that

The random staring thing - could simply be due to exhaustion! It's strange, after having baby, you know you should be tired, you've slept.....3 hours in total, interrupted 10 times, yet somehow it's not the tiredness you felt before having baby, so you don't always recognise it the same way. I think it's partially a hormonal thing that keeps you on 'alert' for a while after baby is born so you can be ready to respond to their needs.

 

[seoj]

I agree a 2nd opinion is needed hun... only YOU can decide what is best for you. If you don't feel depressed, then seek another opionion before taking your doctors advise. They are medical professionals- but they don't know everything about everything hun. Sometimes I think (due to personal experience) they just want to throw a prescription at you and be done with it... and not truly get down to the root of the problem.

Sounds like there is something going on and hopefully another doctor will listen and take the time to figure out what that is.

Another option- which worked better for me, was seeking a naturopathic doctor. I had horrible tummy pains for so long I just thought that was how I was. And doctor after doctor told me "nothing is wrong- but try this pill or that"... so I took matters into my own hands and saw a naturopathic doctor. And finally, after years of pain, I'm better!!! My body was just off balance and needed a little boost... so with the right supplements and diet- I was back on track and feeling good in weeks!!!! Might be worth a try if another doctor can't help hun.

Best of luck!!!!

 

[xdxxtx]

I get the dizziness and random staring when my baby is up much of the night and I don't get much sleep... As for the groin pain, I have no idea. However, none of that sounds like depression at all! I definitely wouldn't take it - antidepressants are something that you have to wean off of and are serious medications, so you shouldn't take them unless YOU know you need them. I agree - get a second opinion.