I am 29. I have two children, ages 1, & 3. I began taking prozac about 18 months ago. For, eating disorder, depression, & anxiety. I only lasted about 4 months. In the first 2 months, the side effects were absolutely debilitating to me. It took a super human strength to change a diaper. I was in a comatose state. Eventually, I was managing. Still feeling extremely tired. I tried am dose, then saw, pm dose worked better for me. It helped immensely, with the eating disorder. But, the constant exhaustion, I could bare any longer. NOW, unlike before.. my eating disorder is my last concern. My mental health is killing me. I am several depressed. My anxiety has never been so horrible. I can't talk to anyone, some days. Go in public. Function, at all. My children are my only saving grace. I always "push through", to be the best mother I can be. There's obviously a lot of room for improvement. As I have an amazing husband, beautiful children, all the things money can buy... I am miserable. I don't have any help, besides my husband to care for our children. He works, full time. How on earth am I going to get back on this drug again? This time, I have 2. They're amazing, but can't function without me. I don't have the option for sleeping half the day. That was my #1 problem on the first go-round. For a good, 8 days I could NOT function, AT ALL. I have read a lot of threads that give me hope, in trying again. I see that around 6 months is truly when you get the full effects. I contacted an herbalist, thinking it's worth a shot, possibly less side effects. I saw a psychiatrist, last week that prescribed Cymbalta. Now, that was the worst drug, I have ever read about. Notice, I am not even truly asking a question.. I am so overwhelmed, & at a loss of what to do. If nothing changes, everything stays the same. I am so tired of living hour-to-hour, day-to-day. This is not living. I am desperate for relief. Knowing I have to feel WORSE, to feel better... it's unbearable. Does anyone have any input? Is there a magical, antidepressant with no side effects, such as this?! (Sarcasm) thank you, for reading this rambling story. Any input, is greatly appreciated.
Hi heather!
As a mom myself, I completely get it. We just want to be the best mommies we can be! What dose are you on right now? Has it changed at all? I'm wondering if maybe you need a higher dose?
And I'm not sure at all why I said heather 😭😭 Sorry about that Diane!
I am currently not on any meds. I am trying to get strong minded, to try again. I began on 10mg, 2 weeks to 20mg, then after 6 weeks 30mg. Torture... it was torture. My daughter was a very easy, independent baby. So, being on the couch ALL day, until daddy got home was manageable. My son, lol absolutely NOT. Also, she's now 3. Enough said, right?! 😁