13 weeks and miserable! Antidepressant??

Question

I’m 13 weeks today and feeling so tired, emotional, nauseous and headaches. My mood has been up and down and today my Dr said this is all normal but maybe I should start an antidepressant. They prescribed Zoloft.   I’m wondering if any of you experienced this around the same time during pregnancy? I have an anxiety disorder in general and so I worry and fear the worst a lot. Reassurance would be so helpful. Thank you!!!

Answer

I got put on Prozac at 16 weeks by my OBGYN

Answer

I never had luck with zoloft. I take lexapro 10 mg and it helps. Just have to probably wean off in 3rd trimester. This stuff helps with anxiety, look it up

Answer

I have GAD as well. I have been on Zoloft before in the past but it’s never helped me as much as mediation, diet and exercise has. With that being said, all of the symptoms you described really are common for many pregnant women, especially in that first trimester. There’s no shame in taking medication and of course listen to your doctor but I personally would be hesitant to start taking an antidepressant for the first time while pregnant. Obviously, if it’s bad enough that it is effecting your day to day life (can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t work, won’t shower etc.) or you’re having feelings of suicide then by all means take the medicine!  I also firmly believe that antidepressant medication should never be taken without also seeing a therapist to address the root of the problem. Good luck!

13 weeks and miserable! Antidepressant??

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey