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One of the hardest decisions I've had to make yet
- MummyLuvsMaddie
- QLD, Australia
- Total posts: 714
- MummyLuvsMaddie
- QLD, Australia
- Total posts: 714
I understand your situation very well. I suffer from anxiety and depression and I've been on Efexor for the last 7 years. I started on Zoloft and had severe mood swings, jaw and muscle clenching and basically went loopy. I was then put on Efexor and it was great. I started on a high dose and gradually dropped back. When I fell pregnant with my DD I was still on Efexor. My pregnancy was a stressful one due to work and personal issues so being on the medication helped me cope.
I breastfed my DD till she was 9 months old then she self weaned. I was takeing efexor while breastfeeding. I haven't seen any side effects in my DD. She has met every developmental milestone at the right age and sometimes in advance. I don't regret my decision to take my medication while pregnant or breastfeeding. I guess what I'm saying is that there's no reason you can't go back on Efexor and breastfeed.
You're doing great job and while you're not feeling the best right now it's great that you're seeking help. Whatever decision you make it will be the best one for your family.
I breastfed my DD till she was 9 months old then she self weaned. I was takeing efexor while breastfeeding. I haven't seen any side effects in my DD. She has met every developmental milestone at the right age and sometimes in advance. I don't regret my decision to take my medication while pregnant or breastfeeding. I guess what I'm saying is that there's no reason you can't go back on Efexor and breastfeed.
You're doing great job and while you're not feeling the best right now it's great that you're seeking help. Whatever decision you make it will be the best one for your family.