Forum : Mums

Hi Sassy_1,
I am 8 weeks pregnant with my first baby and found out 4 weeks ago. Prior to this I was on Prozac which I had been taking on and off for years as I have suffered with Depression for 13 years. As soon as I found out I was pregnant I had to stop my antidepressants straightaway. I too like you was worried but I am coping really well. I am slightly more snappy than usual and am a little tearful at times but I think that a lot of this is down to the pregnancy hormones. Of course I am worried abot a relapse but at the moment I am fine and really excited about being a mum.....which was a surprise, not planned!!!!
I would recommend that you discuss your worries with your husband as you will need his continuing support. My partner has been wonderful and I feel much better for having his support and understanding.
Good luck with everything x

heya hun, you can do it, every time we have spoken (by email but still counts!!) ive thought you are a strong person, it will be scary and probably hard but its for the best to come off them. Perhaps you could think of it as a chapter of your life where the tablets have helped you to cope, but the main reason you have coped so well is because of your own determination- you have a lovely little girl and hopefully number two on the way! also from what we've spoken of before hubby will be great and support you to the maximum- dont be afraid to ask for this as it will help make it easier, you are a team and he will want to help restore you to your former glory! ;)
All the luck in the world with it hun, i'll email you v shortly x x x x

Hiya, hopefully today is day 3 for you, I know it's hard, I was on Seroxat for ages after my second then switched to St. John's Wort (a natural herbal remedy for depression). I was really concerned I would have a relapse after my third but this time I'm lucky I've a very supportive partner. Find something positive in each day, even if it's just that the sun is shining, try to get out and enjoy the fresh air and well done for coming off them! Take care. x

hey hun,

that is good news they wouldnt of suggested it if they didnt think you was ready! and to be honest it might be a good idea just to mention to ure hubby ure just a lil bit worried cause u dont want to be sent back on them so at least he can be there for you and understand you! hope all goes well with them and the baby making...oh and just try not to think about it to much like you say keep busy but that doesnt mean having to do stuff every day you could go round friends or family or walks while the weathers nice do some shopping or window shopping lol!! or get something to do like anew hobbie theres lots out of there!

good luck hayles n bumpxxxxx

Hiya,thats great!I was prescibed anti d's after my son was born,for post natal depression.When i came off them i was fine,but i kept a box in the cupboard and just felt better knowing they were there even though i never took any!Was a bit worried when i was expecting my daughter that the depression would come back,but so far i've been fine.I do have the occasional cry but i think thats hormones and exhaustion,perfectly normal!Good luck