treatment for depression in 3rd tri

[MrsGards]

Does anybody know? I've been on meds (venlafaxine at first, citalopram once it had settled down) since my dd was born 7 years ago. I came off them to conceive in august and all was fine at first. The last 6 weeks or so, ive noticed the signs that depression is creeping back and I dont know what to do
I've googled depression in pregnancy and yes it appears quite common but no where tells me how they treat it. I know there are meds I can take once baby is born but that seems so far away atm.

ive had counselling in the past which hasn't helped. I dont know what to do. X

 

[ClaudiasMummy]

There are some meds they can give you, but they refrain because of hormones. I've suffered depression since I was about 15. I had my daughter a year ago and my hormones were unbelieveable. I was given medication after she was born but when I was pregnant. Just hang in there, see your Doctor if you can. If you need someone to talk too I am more than happy to listen.

 

[Firestar]

You can take certain types of antidepressants - I think some of the newer types are safe, off the top of my head like SSRi'S (think Citalopram falls into that category).

I've struggled with anxiety/depression on and off throughout the pregnancy - I refused medication, opting for therapy instead which has been really helpful.

Probably best to speak to your GP - support varies through the UK, but I've found it's been really good where I am, and my doctor has been willing to look at all options with me.

I know you said you've tried therapy and it hasn't helped - might be worth thinking about why it didn't work for you........ Sometimes (particularly if you didn't get the choice of therapist), the relationship between the counsellor and client just isn't conducive for effective therapy - I've had a few different ones over the years, and I can honestly say that having the right therapist (one who really "gets it" with you) is absolutely essential for it to work.

 

[Whoopsadaisy]

I have been on medication my entire pregnancy. I am on fluoxetine (Prozac) which is safe in pregnancy. Speak to your doctor about it before it gets worse. Better to treat these things sooner rather than later. Hugs Hun I'm sure all will be ok.

 

[Rozz1e1]

Im a mental health nurse and the new antidepressants, ssri's are considered safe in pregnancy, older types like tricyclics and maoi are not as a first line treatment. Go to your gp and ask for some coupled with some counselling, youre doing the right thing and baby will be fine. Baby needs a happy mummy and by being honest with yourself and how your feeling is the best thing you can do as a brilliant mummy. Go to gp huni xxxx

 

[MrsGards]

thankyou everyone, i did nothing but cry yesterday which is why i didnt reply to you all!
I feel a bit better today but im going to go and see what they can do for me as I know this isnt something that is just going to go away. Its really helpful to know that its not just me, it seems like it sometimes.
Thankyou ladies, youve been really helpful.

 

[Rozz1e1]

Your welcome huni, feel.free to pm me huni if u want to and ure doing tbe right thing re gp xxx

 

[Sophe]

Does anybody know? I've been on meds (venlafaxine at first, citalopram once it had settled down) since my dd was born 7 years ago. I came off them to conceive in august and all was fine at first. The last 6 weeks or so, ive noticed the signs that depression is creeping back and I dont know what to do
I've googled depression in pregnancy and yes it appears quite common but no where tells me how they treat it. I know there are meds I can take once baby is born but that seems so far away atm.

ive had counselling in the past which hasn't helped. I dont know what to do. X

I too stopped my meds to conceive in August last year, I coped for a long time, the last few weeks it has got really bad and I went to my GP... I've been advised not to start med now because you'll need to stop them at 37 weeks and they take about two weeks to work, they need to be stopped as they can give newborns breathing probs ( this advice was given to be a specialist ante natal/post natal psychiatrist, so I have taken it) I feel lucky to have been reffered to her by my GP, just taking it through with her made me feel a lot better.

You've done so well to get this far, not too long now, give yourself i break, and just take it easy. You've been really strong to suffer scary lonley depression to protect your baby.

I've decided with my councillor not to breast feed so that I can go back to my meds two weeks after birth, as a happy mum is more important in my opinion than a depressed BF'ing Mum.

I honestly know what your going through, I am in the same boat as you, 6 weeks more of this feels unbearable, but i am taking it day by day.

Make sure you do at least one thing a day, ie go for a walk, just do something everyday to stop yourself sinking more, and tell people how you are feeling you they can support you and understand a little why your are being the way you are. I know its not much but thats what i am trying to do to cope right now.

Good Luck with everything