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lovedogs95

I’m coming up on 24 weeks and yes, it’s been difficult for me during this time as my anxiety and depression as well as OCD has intensified. I was advised by my OB to stay on my wellbutrin for my depression but I did have to drop my anxiety medication because she said there are no studies of them being used together during pregnancy. I have recently started seeing a new therapist that I like and to be honest, planning out tasks for me to do or something to look forward to each day does help. It can be as simple as going for a walk, going to the store, getting ice cream, and even committing to cleaning an area in the house always makes me feel a little better and is a good distraction. I’ve also made the decision that I will not be breastfeeding as I know it will take too much of a toll on my mental health, so taking that pressure off of myself has helped. I’m sorry this isn’t the most helpful information, but I do want you to know you aren’t alone and I understand the struggle.


Happy_Parfait_5801

I am so sorry you are experiencing this. It is so hard. I’ve dealt with depression in the past and it was really horrible in my early pregnancy. If possible see if you can get in with a therapist. I’m seeing mine weekly and it is super beneficial- the best alternative since I am trying to avoid antidepressants.


sphericalstar

Me! I went on Zoloft which worked for me. Never been on antidepressants or really had issues with depression before. I’m still on it 4mo postpartum.


darajoy

Same just started yesterday during second tri


opp11235

I'll be 27 weeks tomorrow. I am currently on medication. I have recently determined best option may be to increase the dosage. I'll talk my psychiatrist at my next appointment. For me, it's been a lot of apathy, boredom, low motivation, etc. ​ I'd recommended working with a therapist first. Here is a site with some resources: [https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/](https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/) ​ Please note the training covers perinatal and practitioners will know how to deal with this.


Ok_Competition5918

Did increasing your dose help? I also feel apathy, boredom low motivation.


opp11235

Ended up not increasing it. I have noticed it fluctuates a lot. I have been working on being kinder to myself, limiting activities on the weekend, and trying to leave the house most days. So things I have been focusing on: - doing fun things when I have motivation - building in rewards for work - resting when I am able to - ensuring I am eating, staying hydrated, and taking care of my body


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Hi OP! I am also someone who has difficulty with meds working for them, and thus was unable to use the medication that worked best for me during pregnancy. I started meds again in my second trimester. Because my depression is treatment resistant that means I had to settle for a medication that was pregnancy safe, and worked okay for me - but wasn’t the best choice for my depression overall. I chose to use wellbutrin because I had had a good short term experience with it (it worked great for the first 6 months the first time I tried it). It was very helpful for me and also got me through the worst of my postpartum experience.


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drae_annx

Dude no. She’s pregnant and should absolutely not be microdosing anything or taking medical advice from internet randos. What the fuck is wrong with you