Depression medication and TTC

Emelia
I have battled with depression and anxiety my whole life of and on due to chemical imbalances not by an event. I can really tell that I need to see somebody again and get on some meds. We have also been ttc for a while now and I am worried that if I get pregnant while I am on meds that it will cause issues. Has anybody dealt with this or know of meds that are safe with pregnacy? I am looking for a dr still and just wanted to get an idea. Right now I am to the point were I don't want to get out of bed and I have crying spells. I don't even know why I am crying sometimes. I thought maybe I was sad about not conceiving but when I am upset that doesn't come to mind. 
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Em

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Thank you! I will bring it up to my Dr

Al

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I have taken antidepressants and anti anxiety meds most of my life. I tried to stop taking my meds when we decided to start ttc and that majorly backfired. I spiraled and became incredibly depressed, anxious and irritable. I spoke to both my psychiatrist and my gynecologist, along with some friends who have similar situations. I was put on a low dose of Zoloft. I still have rough days but it definitely makes it more manageable. I have 2 friends who took Zoloft while ttc and throughout pregnancies and both have healthy beautiful children. I know that there are always risks when taking medication during pregnancy but my doctors agreed that the risk if being anxious and depressed during pregnancy is even worse. I have previously taken Prozac and before beginning ttc I was on Lexipro and Abilify... So far the Zoloft seems to be helping and I feel more comfortable knowing it's safer than my previous meds. Hope this helps a bit!

Em

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Thank you! It's such a weird thing. Everything can be going great but you just can't enjoy it. It's not like I am ungrateful, I don't want anything more than to just enjoy what I have. My husband doesn't understand it but he tries, he asked what is it that I need to make me happy. I feel bad because I don't want him to feel like it is anything he has done. I also feel guilty because I am not my 110% for him.

Ni

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I'm not sure what meds are safe. But I just wanted to say I get it & I'm there myself! I don't want to take any meds because all I've taken make me lose interest in sex! I just got married like 3 weeks ago so I don't want to do that. Good luck on your search & to feeling better. Just know you're not alone! :-)