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I went to my midwife with complaints of emotional ups and downs and some bouts of rage. She said my screening for ppd was significant and she prescribed Wellbutrin and recommended I see a counselor. I saw the counselor and will see him again tomorrow. I did not begin the meds bc I’ve felt much better consistently for three weeks or so. I let her know I hadn’t begun the meds and she reiterated that she recommends I take the meds as well as see a counselor as I am at high risk of it reoccurring. 
What is yalls opinion? I know this isn’t a ppd forum, but I don’t necessarily want the opinion of only depressed mamas, if that makes sense.

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I take anti-anxiety meds and my life is drastically improved even with seeing a therapist. I’d absolutely recommend taking your medicine if that’s what your midwife has prescribed.

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Take it for 3 months. If you don’t like it than you can always stop. 🤷‍♀️

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I experienced PPD with my second son. It lasted about 10 months to a year. They prescribed me Zoloft. I didn’t take it because my aunt told me not to and told me it would pass. I honestly wish I took the meds because I think I would have been a lot happier and my PPD wouldn’t have lasted as long. It was a super long year and I did not get to enjoy my second son. I would take them, see how they make you feel. See if you feel an improvement.

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I would listen to her - she’s a professional and has probably seen this many times throughout her career. Trust what she’s saying - she only wants to help you 💕

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Follow her advise. I understand your doubts of taking medication but you should see if you start to feel better on them at least. Those extreme up and downs like rage and sadness is ppd and the only way to get through it is meds and counseling. Ppd to that degree isn’t going To just stop.  It’s going to go and come back every time your hormones change and they will continue to change upwards of the first year of your child’s life.

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I would take them. I wouldn't want to risk anything (sadness or rage) with my baby. I know sometimes it's hard and you don't want to. It feels like taking the easy way out to take meds, but it's not. It's hard and going to be a struggle no matter what. Baby needs a happy mommy 😊
Of course, if you get bad side effects check again with a professional but for now they're advising you to take them so my opinion is do.

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I don’t see the point of taking them if you’re feeling better (especially for three weeks in a row). Just keep it around for your off days when you feel like you need them.

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