Hi Amy
I’m so sorry to hear you’ve miscarried. My wife miscarried ten years ago.
I don’t know the pain mothers go through, but I know from my wifes experience it’s weigh deeper than just physical. I’m not sure if you had you medication review yesterday or you’re having it today. I see you’ve had no replies and theres nothing worse than feeling like you’re on your own. I can’t offer a great deal I’m afraid, but be easy on yourself.
I am 44 and am currently on sertraline 50mg daily. I have been taking it on and off for about two years. Long story short, I have a busy hectic life running my own business, being a father and trying to be a good husband. I stopped drinking alcohol end of 2021 because I could see myelf slowly drinking more and having mental health issue (mainly anxiety but the doctor also diagnosed depression).
He started me on 50mg per day and after a couple of weeks my mood was stable and I felt like I was slowly getting back to myself. I continued on it for around six months and decided I wanted to come off it. I had a medication review and it was decided I’d reduce down to 25mg daily. I done this for about three weeks and then stopped completely.
About six to nine months later I started to feel overwhelmed again and wanted to go back on them. I don’t know if it’s more in my head as from what I can gather from reading around 50mg is quite a low dose. This was probably six to nine months ago and I’m still on them now. I decided yesterday I wanted to come off them so reduced my dose again to 25mg. This was probably stupid as I didn’t discuss it with my doctor so in hindsight I will probably stay on 50mg and talk to them first before tapering off them.
In my experience stick with it, see what they recommend and be guided by the doctors. I know even after symptoms improve they like you to carry on a lot longer. I know you’ve had a few days of low feelings and questioning the medication but you have suffered a huge trauma and that no doubtfully will feel rawer some days.
I really wish you well. Don’t be hard on yourself and I hope the medication helps you (I’m sure it will).
Take care, Karl x