Slache Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Does it get worse before it gets better? 0-2 Months = fine 2-7 Months = angry 7-8 Months = sad and getting sadder Is this normal or should I call a doctor? I'm on 50mg of Zoloft and experiencing no severe symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) That's not normal baby blues. It should have started improving by 2-4 months postpartum in my experience, if unmedicated. The Zoloft should have helped even more. Definitely get checked out - you may very well have a vitamin deficiency at play or your thyroid could be going wonky, it might not even be depression as an end diagnosis unto itself. You may also need a different medication or adjusted dose. Hugs! Edited February 17, 2017 by Arctic Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 50 mg of Zoloft is a pretty low dose; it may not be sufficient to be therapeutic for you. Definitely check in with your doctor and see what adjustments you might make. Also, get vitamin D and thyroid levels checked. Make sure you are getting B vitamins. Evaluate sleep and exercise and see what you might do to improve those. Many hugs and I hope you get some relief soon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 That's not normal baby blues. It should have started improving by 2-4 months postpartum in my experience, if unmedicated. The Zoloft should have helped even more. Definitely get checked out - you may very well have a vitamin deficiency at play or your thyroid could be going wonky, it might not even be depression as an end diagnosis unto itself. You may also need a different medication or adjusted dose. Hugs! It took 9 months last time. I don't remember the transition from anger to sadness though. The medication is *definitely* helping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 50 mg of Zoloft is a pretty low dose; it may not be sufficient to be therapeutic for you. Definitely check in with your doctor and see what adjustments you might make. Also, get vitamin D and thyroid levels checked. Make sure you are getting B vitamins. Evaluate sleep and exercise and see what you might do to improve those. Many hugs and I hope you get some relief soon. I've been bad with my vitamins. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Mine lasted a full year before I finally sought medical help. It was getting progressively worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Does it get worse before it gets better? 0-2 Months = fine 2-7 Months = angry 7-8 Months = sad and getting sadder Is this normal or should I call a doctor? I'm on 50mg of Zoloft and experiencing no severe symptoms. Hugs to you, Slache. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth 2 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hugs Slache. I agree getting it checked is important. But. If you do go to the doctor, and all the tests come back normal, know you're not alone. I had the same with both of my boys. Until sleep and hormones were back to pre-pregnancy normal, it just didn't let up. The Zoloft helped me survive, and I'm grateful, but sometimes those low hormone levels are too low. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 It takes me almost 2 years for mine to get better. Definitely get checked out. Hugs to you. Ppd sucks, but please know that you aren't alone, and things will get better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: The others have already given good advice, but, yeah, don't be afraid to up your meds if needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofgirls Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I find the first 0-4/5 months okay then get a bit bummed after that but usually it goes away by a year. Do you live in the north, with snow? Fall babies make it harder for women up here.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Yes that progression sounds like a pretty expected course to me. Always a good idea to check in with a trusty professional, though, especially because you are already using medication, and that medication can take people in either direction. In your shoes I'd make an appointment. Big hugs momma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliumlady Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 For those of you considering thyidid checks, please have your provider run more than just tsh levels which tell you a whole lot of nothing. Google Aviva Romm thyroid testing for explanation of what should be run and why. She is an MD, naturopath and midwife and has great info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 One thing my doctor told me is that exercise would help more than medicine. For me, that is true. It was difficult to force myself to exercise though. I found a spin class and committed to going twice a week no matter what. It helped tremendously. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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