Any postpartum mommies take sertraline for their depression?

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I sit here staring at my bottle. It’s been a week since it’s been prescribed. Scared to take it because honestly I don’t want to get worse. I’m scared of acting on my thoughts. I don’t know what to do. I’m torn between taking them to help me and not taking them because I don’t know if anyone goes through the symptoms they list such as agitation, worsening depression, and agitation. Anyone have any advice? Please.

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I had it once I was depressed. Just ordinarily depressed and filled with anxiety. They helped.
Some medication can make you feel worse, but you won't know until you try. And you won't be able to find what helps you, without trying.
Setraline is pretty mild. It's often given as a first time medication.
I hope it helps! But you can only find out by trying 😊

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Take it! I felt sooo much better! If you start to feel worse, just call your dr immediately. It’s definitely worth it to try to take it, and it’s not super likely that you will feel worse.

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I take sertaline for my depression before and while I'm pregnant with my daughter, probably keep taking it after. It's better to take it to help you feel better than not.take it for about 2 weeks and if your mood doesn't change and/or you feel worse call your doctor to talk about changing the med or uping the dose. I did that when the lower dose wasn't working.

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I'm on it & it's been really great for me. You never know what will work for you, but your dr thinks that may be a good fit - - I would go for it. I didn't have any weird side effects besides feeling a little funny physically (not mentally) for the first week or so. Make sure you contact your dr if you're feeling uncomfortable with anything. It's definitely worth trying it!!

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I take them. I was the same, i didnt start taking them straight away as i didnt really want to be on them but i.had to because i was hurting myself. Best thing i.did was start taking them! I started with 50mg then had to go up to 100mg, im so much better now! Give them a try! X

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I was on it and it did nothing for me didn’t help nor make things any worse. Every medication affects people differently I would try it out give it a couple weeks and see how you feel if it doesn’t help talk to your dr about changing or increasing dosage.

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Let me know if you have any questions.

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I take sertraline and have had no problems, only improvements :) best of luck to you hun!

Any postpartum mommies take sertraline for their depression?

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