TTC W/Anxiety and/or Depression?

Question

I am 23 and I am living with depression and anxiety. I have been medicated in the past but with the help of therapy I am currently taking no prescriptions. I still struggle sometimes and being unsuccessful ttc for 10 months doesn't exactly help. Is there anyone else going through this? Do you think having depression and/or anxiety makes it harder to conceive?

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I take very low dose of anti depression meds. I switched to a pregnancy safe one six months before starting TTC. Ttcing since Jan but also have disgnosed PCOS. Just finished my second rould of Clomid. No Dr has said that the meds should effect my fertility. I rather not be on them but I know being stable is the best thing for when I do get pregnant.

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Ive been treated for anxiety and depression for 7 years and although i havent been ttc as long as you i feel your pain. Im in my fourth month and im waiting on AF. Small things tear me down daily but this has been the biggest struggle for me as i try to hold on to happiness daily.

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I am bipolar. I was diagnosed when i was 16. I have conceived 2 children, but it took 3 years  of ttc with my first and 2 yrs ttc with my second. Now trying for my 3rd for 8 months. I dont think it hinders me conceiving at all. But i do think it makes this process harder. Every month u check for ovulation, bd, go through the ttw, and then af shows up...and u start it all over again. I know everyone goes through the same thing, but if you have some sort of mood disorder it amplifies it. You stress things more, and get frustrated easily, and cry about not conceiving way more than the average person. Its definitely a struggle every day.

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I'm in the same boat, except only anxiety I struggle with ON A DAILY BASIS. I am currently medicated and have to be. I talked to me OBGYN about this and she said just to slowly wein myself off meds when I get pregnant. I never had trouble conceiving in the past with anxiety. But certain meds can be extremely dangerous to take during pregnancy. Therapy is the way to go!

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Yeh it makes it harder in fact some anti depressants also affect fertility apparently. Something you need to discuss with your doctor. Good luck and baby dust to u ✨✨✨

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Yes I have anxiety and OCD. I quit taking my meds when I started TTC (with doctors permission and support of course!). It's been pretty tough...and some days are harder than others.

TTC W/Anxiety and/or Depression?

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