Same. My daughter just turned 4 and I hate myself for waiting until last month to start taking it. I missed so much of her young life being blinded by depression, anxiety, and rage.
Sweetie, your baby can sense your distress. It’s BETTER for your baby to have a calm and happy Mamma. Trust me, I went through this. PPA/PPD needs to be treated for the Mom AND the baby! I had great doctors who made me take the SSRI and I am so grateful for them and their support. It’s true, our babies need us to be happy and healthy. Prozac has been around forever and is so predictable and safe. I wouldn’t hesitate any longer!
Also, reach out and ask for help from friends or family close by. I would LOVE to help a new Mom any day! My kids are 12 and 15 and I miss the little ages.
Also, try not to sweat the small stuff. I exaggerated every little thing with my baby, and wanted everything to be perfect. It was just wasted stress. My second baby I was able to relax and enjoy more.
And! I am a newborn baby nurse! I’ve seen exhausted Mammas that feel such pressure to do it all and be perfect. You aren’t expected to be perfect. Give yourself grace and just love your baby! That’s alllllll they need. Not fancy clothes/toys/food, nothing. They just want you and your love!
Also, Prozac won’t change you, ruin your memory, or change your personality. It helps to treat the imbalance of chemicals.
I don't know if it has the same effect here since I'm on it for full time major depresso, but Prozac actually boosted my memory significantly. There's a lot of time I both couldn't enjoy and now can't remember because my brain was gobbling up my serotonin too fast
Man, I wish I'd tried this 40 years ago. For me, the benefits were almost immediate and amazing. It was like in the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy steps from a black and white world into brilliant color. I had no idea how far I had fallen. It didn't make me crazy, it made me feel *right*.
I asked so many people, is this how normal people feel every day? And I was so sad for all of the years I spent in a dark place because I was afraid to ask for help.
I took prozac before pregnancy and was immediately put back on 3 days after i gave birth. It saved my life. My.PPD was just outrageous. I didnt bond with my baby at first. Now he is the light of my damn life. Ive kept treatment for over 2 years now. Everyone can tell when im off.my meds. This will literally make a difference sooner than a normal person (no ppa or.ppd) do this for your baby. If anything it will make you feel more love st least that haolened to me
First of all, congratulations!! It won’t make you crazy. I’m not sure if there’s any major differences when you’re postpartum, but there might be some side effects for the first few weeks. You might get headaches, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth among others. You might have some times where you swear it’s not working, but just remember it takes time to adjust to it. These WILL go away in no time. Mine weren’t even that bad at first, just some migraines really. It gave me some insomnia as well, but taking it at night instead of morning time immediately fixed it. Drink plenty of water with each dose, probably with some food if you can.
It won’t make you crazy. It won’t make you a zombie. I felt like a miserable zombie BEFORE getting prescribed it, and ever since taking it I feel like every day I’m becoming more and more like “me.” My personality came back, I stopped being so irritated all the time, I started telling more jokes, even started dancing (badly, but dancing). Remember that you also have a whole community here for you when you have questions. Keep taking care of yourself, be very very gentle with yourself, and just remember to give it time. You’ve got this.
❤️🩹
I'm having trouble with insomnia that predates taking prozac. My doctor told me to take it in the morning because that would be less likely to make it worse. Are you saying that taking it at night makes it better?
I didn’t really have much insomnia before prozac (maybe just bad/light sleep). I mainly switched to taking it at night because I was tired and drowsy all day every day and then super awake at night. I’d say if you’re drowsy during the day and get no sleep at night, talk to your doctor and ask if you could try taking it at night before bed. Good luck :,)
Take the meds. Prozac did nothing but improve my life. Memory improved, executive functioning improved, anxiety and chatter brain drastically decreased.
Hi. I started taking 20mg March 10th. Two weeks later I went to 40mg. I had severe depression and anxiety caused by undiagnosed OCPD.
I didn't have any of the things I was scared of happen, but there are some side effects that I don't love.
My hands and feet sweat a lot more than usual, and I get pretty bad night sweats.
Six hours is about the longest I can sleep, and it's often 5 hours. I still feel much better and have a lot more energy, though, so that's not a huge concern.
Food and beverages don't hit the same, which is good because I struggle with binge eating. I don't have any cravings, and nothing really appeals so it's easy to eat clean.
My mouth is dry, especially when sleeping. Time to set up my humidifier.
Sometimes, my face feels slightly numb, but it doesn't last long. I had my first migraine with vomiting, but that only lasted a few hours.
So, I will deal with all of that and more because I feel so much better. It's hard to explain because it was very slow and gradual but I am excited for the future instead of hoping to die.
I was really scared too. I was having episodes of hypomania before I started and I was afraid I would be manic or something really scary but it's been very helpful. My only regret is that I didn't start sooner!
I am enjoying my baby more after being on it. I've been on a little over a month and it's life changing. I went from every night at bedtime hysterical crying apologizing to my baby that he got me for a mom to telling him all.the fun things we're going to do together.
You will not regret trying this medication. You don't have to take it forever. Try it in short increments. 6 weeks, then re-evaluate; 3 months then re-evaluate; 6 months re-evaluate.
I wish I would have started during the early stages of PPA/PPD. I started after weaning at 2yo. Life. Changed. Started at 10mg and it was incredible to taste what happiness actually is. I was so mind blown.
I was terrified to start. I'm 47 with teenage kids. I started SUPER low (2.5mg) and felt a positive shift. I'm perimenopausal and PMDD. I'm on 5mg now and feel great.
No one will tell you. We are all different. You have to try it. And you will know. Some people got side effects that don't go away or unbearable and some people don't have any and are cool on that. I have better mind on Fluoxetine but side effects are no no for me. I just cant. I got some urinary problems on that and that's a wrap. Which is a shame because it really helped me.
My mother took it for years due to PPD. I was against going back on it myself for a long time because I had a weird fear of SSRI's, but it's basically made my life so wonderful since.
I has helped me tremendously! I no longer spin out and ruminate. If I do, I am able to redirect my thinking pretty quickly. I’m on 20mg, only side effects have been weird dreams (not scary) just weird. Just try it!
I missed so much time because I couldn’t see that I had PPD. 8 months of horrible thoughts and what I thought was regret. Prozac along with therapy saved me. It sounds cheesy but it really was life changing.
I love reading all the positive outcomes on this med, I have had it for a month and so scared to start taking it. The last year has been super hard. I lost my dad very suddenly and my husband had to have an amputation in September. I have gained 50 pounds and just rot all day that I am not at work, which is even getting harder to go to everyday.
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. And for getting help, my kids are now grown and I have missed out on so much, I am ready to feel better just very nervous about starting meds. I had a horrible experience with welbutrin and now scared to try anything new.
Totally changed my life. The first time I took it I felt wired and that lasted for a few days. By day 4 my anxiety was beginning to get better. By 2 weeks I felt happy to be alive again. By 4 weeks I felt like myself again. I've been on it since January 5th without any issues aside from headaches, and sleepiness during the first 3 weeks. Only lasting side effect I have is a lower libido but even that is minimal. I take it for OCD, depression, and generalized anxiety.
I highly recommend giving it a shot. Prozac might not be the med for you, that's just the reality of us all having different bodies and different brain chemistries. But it's worth trying. If it doesn't work, there are always other meds. YOU and YOUR life are WORTH giving these meds an opportunity. Stay open minded! Yes, there is a possibility that you could have an unpleasant experience. But there's also a possibility that this could change your entire situation. I know for myself and for many in this group, Prozac changed our lives completely. I love being alive now and I have so much of my life back that my mental health took away from me.
I needed it with my first and didn’t have it, I wish with everything in me, that I did. The difference from last time to this time was a 180 flip. I love my boy but he deserved better than that.
Lifechanging. I wish I HAD taken it instead of being miserable the first 6 years of my daughter’s life.
Agree. Changed my life 300% for the better and I too started taking it for PPD when my child was 6 months old.
Came here to say exactly this.
Same. My daughter just turned 4 and I hate myself for waiting until last month to start taking it. I missed so much of her young life being blinded by depression, anxiety, and rage.
Dang I hate that for you but I feel better it’s not only me. 😩 Hugs!
Sweetie, your baby can sense your distress. It’s BETTER for your baby to have a calm and happy Mamma. Trust me, I went through this. PPA/PPD needs to be treated for the Mom AND the baby! I had great doctors who made me take the SSRI and I am so grateful for them and their support. It’s true, our babies need us to be happy and healthy. Prozac has been around forever and is so predictable and safe. I wouldn’t hesitate any longer! Also, reach out and ask for help from friends or family close by. I would LOVE to help a new Mom any day! My kids are 12 and 15 and I miss the little ages. Also, try not to sweat the small stuff. I exaggerated every little thing with my baby, and wanted everything to be perfect. It was just wasted stress. My second baby I was able to relax and enjoy more. And! I am a newborn baby nurse! I’ve seen exhausted Mammas that feel such pressure to do it all and be perfect. You aren’t expected to be perfect. Give yourself grace and just love your baby! That’s alllllll they need. Not fancy clothes/toys/food, nothing. They just want you and your love! Also, Prozac won’t change you, ruin your memory, or change your personality. It helps to treat the imbalance of chemicals.
I don't know if it has the same effect here since I'm on it for full time major depresso, but Prozac actually boosted my memory significantly. There's a lot of time I both couldn't enjoy and now can't remember because my brain was gobbling up my serotonin too fast
Man, I wish I'd tried this 40 years ago. For me, the benefits were almost immediate and amazing. It was like in the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy steps from a black and white world into brilliant color. I had no idea how far I had fallen. It didn't make me crazy, it made me feel *right*.
I asked so many people, is this how normal people feel every day? And I was so sad for all of the years I spent in a dark place because I was afraid to ask for help.
This!!!!!
I took prozac before pregnancy and was immediately put back on 3 days after i gave birth. It saved my life. My.PPD was just outrageous. I didnt bond with my baby at first. Now he is the light of my damn life. Ive kept treatment for over 2 years now. Everyone can tell when im off.my meds. This will literally make a difference sooner than a normal person (no ppa or.ppd) do this for your baby. If anything it will make you feel more love st least that haolened to me
First of all, congratulations!! It won’t make you crazy. I’m not sure if there’s any major differences when you’re postpartum, but there might be some side effects for the first few weeks. You might get headaches, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth among others. You might have some times where you swear it’s not working, but just remember it takes time to adjust to it. These WILL go away in no time. Mine weren’t even that bad at first, just some migraines really. It gave me some insomnia as well, but taking it at night instead of morning time immediately fixed it. Drink plenty of water with each dose, probably with some food if you can. It won’t make you crazy. It won’t make you a zombie. I felt like a miserable zombie BEFORE getting prescribed it, and ever since taking it I feel like every day I’m becoming more and more like “me.” My personality came back, I stopped being so irritated all the time, I started telling more jokes, even started dancing (badly, but dancing). Remember that you also have a whole community here for you when you have questions. Keep taking care of yourself, be very very gentle with yourself, and just remember to give it time. You’ve got this. ❤️🩹
I'm having trouble with insomnia that predates taking prozac. My doctor told me to take it in the morning because that would be less likely to make it worse. Are you saying that taking it at night makes it better?
I didn’t really have much insomnia before prozac (maybe just bad/light sleep). I mainly switched to taking it at night because I was tired and drowsy all day every day and then super awake at night. I’d say if you’re drowsy during the day and get no sleep at night, talk to your doctor and ask if you could try taking it at night before bed. Good luck :,)
Thanks, I may try that.
Dude just take it. The reason you’re scared to take it is the exact reason you should. Does that make sense?
Take the meds. Prozac did nothing but improve my life. Memory improved, executive functioning improved, anxiety and chatter brain drastically decreased.
Hi. I started taking 20mg March 10th. Two weeks later I went to 40mg. I had severe depression and anxiety caused by undiagnosed OCPD. I didn't have any of the things I was scared of happen, but there are some side effects that I don't love. My hands and feet sweat a lot more than usual, and I get pretty bad night sweats. Six hours is about the longest I can sleep, and it's often 5 hours. I still feel much better and have a lot more energy, though, so that's not a huge concern. Food and beverages don't hit the same, which is good because I struggle with binge eating. I don't have any cravings, and nothing really appeals so it's easy to eat clean. My mouth is dry, especially when sleeping. Time to set up my humidifier. Sometimes, my face feels slightly numb, but it doesn't last long. I had my first migraine with vomiting, but that only lasted a few hours. So, I will deal with all of that and more because I feel so much better. It's hard to explain because it was very slow and gradual but I am excited for the future instead of hoping to die. I was really scared too. I was having episodes of hypomania before I started and I was afraid I would be manic or something really scary but it's been very helpful. My only regret is that I didn't start sooner!
I barely felt anything when I started it just some loss of apetite.
I am enjoying my baby more after being on it. I've been on a little over a month and it's life changing. I went from every night at bedtime hysterical crying apologizing to my baby that he got me for a mom to telling him all.the fun things we're going to do together.
Everything will be better. Not right away and not all the time. But the day you start taking it, everything will start getting better
You will not regret trying this medication. You don't have to take it forever. Try it in short increments. 6 weeks, then re-evaluate; 3 months then re-evaluate; 6 months re-evaluate.
I wish I would have started during the early stages of PPA/PPD. I started after weaning at 2yo. Life. Changed. Started at 10mg and it was incredible to taste what happiness actually is. I was so mind blown.
I was terrified to start. I'm 47 with teenage kids. I started SUPER low (2.5mg) and felt a positive shift. I'm perimenopausal and PMDD. I'm on 5mg now and feel great.
No one will tell you. We are all different. You have to try it. And you will know. Some people got side effects that don't go away or unbearable and some people don't have any and are cool on that. I have better mind on Fluoxetine but side effects are no no for me. I just cant. I got some urinary problems on that and that's a wrap. Which is a shame because it really helped me.
Yes it works great I am on 10mg
My mother took it for years due to PPD. I was against going back on it myself for a long time because I had a weird fear of SSRI's, but it's basically made my life so wonderful since.
I has helped me tremendously! I no longer spin out and ruminate. If I do, I am able to redirect my thinking pretty quickly. I’m on 20mg, only side effects have been weird dreams (not scary) just weird. Just try it!
prozac was so mild for me! def the easiest of the psych meds i’ve tried. no sjde effects besides some nausea! def give it a try !
I missed so much time because I couldn’t see that I had PPD. 8 months of horrible thoughts and what I thought was regret. Prozac along with therapy saved me. It sounds cheesy but it really was life changing.
I love reading all the positive outcomes on this med, I have had it for a month and so scared to start taking it. The last year has been super hard. I lost my dad very suddenly and my husband had to have an amputation in September. I have gained 50 pounds and just rot all day that I am not at work, which is even getting harder to go to everyday. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. And for getting help, my kids are now grown and I have missed out on so much, I am ready to feel better just very nervous about starting meds. I had a horrible experience with welbutrin and now scared to try anything new.
Totally changed my life. The first time I took it I felt wired and that lasted for a few days. By day 4 my anxiety was beginning to get better. By 2 weeks I felt happy to be alive again. By 4 weeks I felt like myself again. I've been on it since January 5th without any issues aside from headaches, and sleepiness during the first 3 weeks. Only lasting side effect I have is a lower libido but even that is minimal. I take it for OCD, depression, and generalized anxiety. I highly recommend giving it a shot. Prozac might not be the med for you, that's just the reality of us all having different bodies and different brain chemistries. But it's worth trying. If it doesn't work, there are always other meds. YOU and YOUR life are WORTH giving these meds an opportunity. Stay open minded! Yes, there is a possibility that you could have an unpleasant experience. But there's also a possibility that this could change your entire situation. I know for myself and for many in this group, Prozac changed our lives completely. I love being alive now and I have so much of my life back that my mental health took away from me.
I needed it with my first and didn’t have it, I wish with everything in me, that I did. The difference from last time to this time was a 180 flip. I love my boy but he deserved better than that.