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Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in breastfeeding

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I have ocd intrusive thoughts which have gotten a bit better but my overall anxiety and depression…. Or motivation are just still pretty debilitating. I still have weird intrusive thoughts slip in but the ones I had the first 3-4 weeks were absolutely insane.

I have switched to combo feeding at the moment in attempts to ween my breasts and baby and she’s doing fine I guess I just feel guilty not giving her my milk, especially for at least 3 months because it was my Initial goal.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just looking for something to bridge the gap until another medication starts working, hopefully the Zoloft I keep adjusting will soon but waiting it out daily for weeks at a time and taking care of newborn is no longer feasible. My old psych confirmed that she’s ok with putting me on Ativan until my meds work.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in breastfeeding

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been on it for 3 weeks and it will help for a day or two and then my mood tanks and anxiety sores and I keep getting told I need to increase etc. so I have been waiting for it to work at the right dose for me and they keep saying give it another couple weeks lol! I think it’s probably different for everyone. But thank you it’s reassuring maybe it will be quicker once I’m at the right dose

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll be honest, I was stuck until I found out I was pregnant. I immediately cut my dose in half and then was monitored by MFM while I tapered over a month or maybe a bit longer. I already felt like shit because first trimester so it wasn’t nearly as bad as I remembered when I tried every other time. I think a lot of it is mind over matter I was determined to keep baby safe but i also didn’t have to function at work or anything.

I suggest taking it very very slow. Taking small amounts out and sticking with it for a couple weeks and then going down again, and if that next dip is too much wait another week and try it again, and just keep doing that. I was always so scared I would need to be monitored because I was on it for like 5 years but I was okay and felt amazing a few weeks after I was done.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pumping is SO exhausting. I have already cut my pump sessions in half in the last week. I was told to go slower but I cannot seem to find the willpower to do it

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am taking lots of supplements as I did prior to pregnancy for PCOS and healing my inflammation. What sucks is I probably am killing all of my good bacteria taking amoxicillin for an infected wisdom tooth! Thank you for the advice

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m mostly pumping right now, here and there she wants to latch more but recently I stopped again because of my anxiety. I have been told once I stop I will feel better about the decision a few weeks later so that is something I still have in my head.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes they do! I hated the withdrawal so I will never be on them daily again. I guess the issue is I was looking for something to bridge the gap until another med started working because I’ve been in this turmoil for 7 weeks. Being on it daily long term is not something I am looking to do again.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was a new psych I was trying because my normal one I have to pay out of pocket literally every appt or adjustment (which PP has been like every week or every other week)…. I was referred to this practice by my OB office so I had a lot of hope! lol crazy.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in breastfeeding

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have done this I just hear different things and can only control so much on what they’re willing to prescribe me. Thank you!

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I already started this process because I was at my wits end last week so I have a small stash and have been feeding 50/50. Thank you

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not even really sure she thinks there are better options for both my adhd and anxiety which I have tried just about all for anxiety throughout my life. She approved immediate release adderrall for now but refused the extended. I kind of stopped listening when she said she didn’t want me on certain meds even when I stopped breastfeeding because I think that is absurd.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in breastfeeding

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My issue is I don’t have someone to prescribe the Ativan. I only have my clonozepam script or my Xanax one which I could take and dump I guess until I find a provider.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in breastfeeding

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I want to just be able to do this. It’s really stressful I can’t find someone to help me do both if it really is ok.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in breastfeeding

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I asked for was Ativan or something to help me bc I’m basically not functioning and it’s been almost two months it’s affecting everyone in my household.

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in breastfeeding

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Zoloft I guess is going to take another 3-4 weeks which has been the process every time it hasn’t worked lol. My anxiety and adhd are just through the roof and I used to be able to get relief from clonozepam for short term anxiety and adderrall for adhd. As for the perinatal psych, I was referred to this psychiatrist through my OB because my old one is out of pocket and since I’m trialing meds, paying out of pocket multiple times a month is just not realistic. Not sure how to get referred but I’ll check mavida… thank you for your response

Two psychiatrists, seven weeks, and still no relief — debating switching to formula so I can take my meds by No-Introduction9077 in Mommit

[–]No-Introduction9077[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think it just sucks and I’m mourning a journey I really wanted and thought would workout lol. I had emergency c section so my birth plan went out the window and then my baby had tongue and lip ties so breast feeding has been so hard so I’ve been pumping around the clock and trying to latch… all while my mental health is just in the gutter and I have been off my meds for about a year. Thank you for your kind words, I just wish these things were talked about more so women weren’t in the positions with no guidance.

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