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Hi. I am on day 5 of taking zoloft. I've been through some tough things the past year that have given me loads of anxiety. I'm a pill phobic and have resisted taking anti depressants trying to fight this anxiety on my own, but I've caved. Seems like my anxiety has gotten worse since taking this? Also, a little nauseous in the morning... Kinda feels like morning sickness! Blah. The increased anxiety bothers me the most.

Anyone experience this when starting this med? How long will it last? Please tell me it gets better....:(. I just want to feel better.

Hi. I am on day 5 of taking zoloft. I've been through some tough things the past year that have given me loads of anxiety. I'm a pill phobic and have resisted taking anti depressants trying to fight this anxiety on my own, but I've caved. Seems like my anxiety has gotten worse since taking this? Also, a little nauseous in the morning... Kinda feels like morning sickness! Blah. The increased anxiety bothers me the most.

Anyone experience this when starting this med? How long will it last? Please tell me it gets better....:(. I just want to feel better.

I've had them for a year and they are really bothering me.

I've had horrible eye floaters ever since my son was born. That was a year ago and they are still here maybe even worse. They are getting me depressed And causing anxiety because I was sure they would be gone already. It is mentally exhausting seeing a truckload of floaters fly past my vision everyday. It sucks. Anybody experience these and did they go away or stop noticing them? They have to go away right????

I've been suffering from post partum depression for a year now. I went through such a stressful time when my baby was born and got so sick that I'm afraid I've never really recovered from it. I was on zoloft at first but weaned off of it at 9 months post partum because I was feeling better. I just had nasal/sinus surgery a month ago because of sinus issues I've had in the past and ever since the surgery I've felt like I've made 100 steps back to where I was with my depression. I feel so anxious ALL the time, down, unable to concentrate, irritable, foggy brain and what causes me the most anxiety are the EYE FLOATERS! Had them for 11 months now and they are frustrating, annoying, and depressing because no doctor seems to know if they go away or when or if I'll stop noticting them or what to do about it. I use to love to be outside but now I get anxious. I use to love to run, but now I get to anxious to go. I feel so out of control.

I feel like the most horrible mother to my beautiful sons. They deserve so much better than me, and my husband is put up with me and just wants his wife back. I feel like a completely different person now. I use to be so laid back, confident, and just calm and happy. Now I just feel like getting through the day is a huge struggle. I went to a naturopathic doctor and taking lots of vitamins because I don't really want to get on anti depressant/anxiety meds because I feel like a failure.

I'm suppose to be over this....everywhere I read says post partum should end/last about a year. My baby turns one tomorrow and I still feel awful. Anyone experience prolonged post partum...or has this just turned into general depression/anxiety? Did you finally get over it? I hate this.

I've been suffering from post partum depression for a year now. I went through such a stressful time when my baby was born and got so sick that I'm afraid I've never really recovered from it. I was on zoloft at first but weaned off of it at 9 months post partum because I was feeling better. I just had nasal/sinus surgery a month ago because of sinus issues I've had in the past and ever since the surgery I've felt like I've made 100 steps back to where I was with my depression. I feel so anxious ALL the time, down, unable to concentrate, irritable, foggy brain and what causes me the most anxiety are the EYE FLOATERS! Had them for 11 months now and they are frustrating, annoying, and depressing because no doctor seems to know if they go away or when or if I'll stop noticting them or what to do about it. I use to love to be outside but now I get anxious. I use to love to run, but now I get to anxious to go. I feel so out of control.

I feel like the most horrible mother to my beautiful sons. They deserve so much better than me, and my husband is put up with me and just wants his wife back. I feel like a completely different person now. I use to be so laid back, confident, and just calm and happy. Now I just feel like getting through the day is a huge struggle. I went to a naturopathic doctor and taking lots of vitamins because I don't really want to get on anti depressant/anxiety meds because I feel like a failure.

I'm suppose to be over this....everywhere I read says post partum should end/last about a year. My baby turns one tomorrow and I still feel awful. Anyone experience prolonged post partum...or has this just turned into general depression/anxiety? Did you finally get over it? I hate this.

Just wondering.

Hi. I was diagnosed with PPD when my son was 2 months old. He is a month shy of a year and I still don't feel "like myself" Although I'm leaps and bounds better than I was the first six months I am still struggling with the nagging anxiety that I can't seem to shake. On top of that I've been suffering from vision blur and eye floaters and these annoy and depress that crap out of me! People tell me I may have them but am just "noticing them" now cuz of my anxiety but I highly doubt it. They were getting better but after taking anti biopics from a sinus infection I find them worse now. So frustrating. Anyone have a similar experience. I feel like I should be over this by now.

I tapered off zoloft after being on it for 8 months. I did it slow enough that I just felt a little "flu-ish" and a little more emotional than usual, but two weeks after quitting I'm feeling the withdrawal symptoms dissapear. So that's good....however, where the hell is my period? It's about 10 days late and my period has always been spot on to the day, never late.

Please tell me this can be a withdrawal symptom as well because having my third baby is what put me on zoloft in the first place....and I can't do another one. I love my kids to death, but my body and mind are DONE having kids.

Is a late period a symptom of quitting zoloft? Anyone??

I tapered off zoloft after being on it for 8 months. I did it slow enough that I just felt a little "flu-ish" and a little more emotional than usual, but two weeks after quitting I'm feeling the withdrawal symptoms dissapear. So that's good....however, where the hell is my period? It's about 10 days late and my period has always been spot on to the day, never late.

Please tell me this can be a withdrawal symptom as well because having my third baby is what put me on zoloft in the first place....and I can't do another one. I love my kids to death, but my body and mind are DONE having kids.

Is a late period a symptom of quitting zoloft? Anyone??

So after I had my second son ten months ago I got really sick. Sinus infection, Kidney infection, mastitus and just in a really stressful time. I got really depressed and anxious. Diagnosed with post partum depression, went on zoloft. I've been so healthy otherwise before and never experienced anything like this. Just weaned off zoloft a month ago. As far as the depression goes, I am doing alright. However the "nagging anxiety" has not really gone away.One top of this....and this is my main question is that I have experienced EYE FLOATERS ever since a couple months post partum. They are SOOOOOO annoying and adding to my anxiety. I love to run and be outside and these things frustrate me.

I know I need to just accept them and "ignore them" as doctors don't give a crap about them. I've researched the heck out of them. Tried vitamins, herbs, eating super healthy, exercising etc. I am getting rhinoplasty done in a week to fixed a svere deviated septum. I'm hoping that will help clear up the sinus issues I've been having. I've felt like fluid in my ears for the past few months and blowing clear fluid out of my nose for a while. I've also read the Candida and eye floaters/anxiety might be connected? I've tried anti candida diets, anti fungals too...

I just don't feel right. I so desperately want to feel like myself again. Is this just going to take more time? Is this still Post partum depression not going away? Anyone experience vision issues post natal? I try to take one day at a time I want to be a good mother to my sons, but I just feel awful..still, ten months later.

Any advice?? Help??

So after I had my second son ten months ago I got really sick. Sinus infection, Kidney infection, mastitus and just in a really stressful time. I got really depressed and anxious. Diagnosed with post partum depression, went on zoloft. I've been so healthy otherwise before and never experienced anything like this. Just weaned off zoloft a month ago. As far as the depression goes, I am doing alright. However the "nagging anxiety" has not really gone away.One top of this....and this is my main question is that I have experienced EYE FLOATERS ever since a couple months post partum. They are SOOOOOO annoying and adding to my anxiety. I love to run and be outside and these things frustrate me.

I know I need to just accept them and "ignore them" as doctors don't give a crap about them. I've researched the heck out of them. Tried vitamins, herbs, eating super healthy, exercising etc. I am getting rhinoplasty done in a week to fixed a svere deviated septum. I'm hoping that will help clear up the sinus issues I've been having. I've felt like fluid in my ears for the past few months and blowing clear fluid out of my nose for a while. I've also read the Candida and eye floaters/anxiety might be connected? I've tried anti candida diets, anti fungals too...

I just don't feel right. I so desperately want to feel like myself again. Is this just going to take more time? Is this still Post partum depression not going away? Anyone experience vision issues post natal? I try to take one day at a time I want to be a good mother to my sons, but I just feel awful..still, ten months later.

Any advice?? Help??

Hi I had a bad case of post partum depression and have been on zoloft for 8 months. I feel so much better and the stresses in my life have decreased and I've learned a lot of coping skills. I want to get off of it. I was reluctant to get on in the first place but I was feeling so crappy. I am on 100 mg now and ready to taper off. What is the best way to do this and advice?

Also, I called my doctor to ask her how to taper and her nurse talks to me and says..."you can just get off it cold turkey. zoloft is a drug you can do that with. Um....that is contrary to everything I have heard and read about zoloft. Why would my nurse say this? ?? Is this true? If I ever do get pregnant again I'm getting a new doctor too because that office gives out zoloft like party favors and I haven't felt much support from them.

Any advice would be great, thanks!

I'm on zoloft and I am wanting to start an anti candida diet along with fungal treatments. Should I get off the anti depressant first before starting this or should I stay on it while doing this diet and then taper off when the candida is gone? Or should I do both at once?

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I am a stay at home mom of 2 young boys. 3 and 1 and I am starting a blog and want a catchy, funny, and a little bit sarcastic blog title about staying at home and raising kids (going crazy somedays) but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Love my life. IDEAS??

Hi. My baby is 8 months old. I was diagnosed with PPD when he was 2 months old. I have a 2 year old as well and when my second was born I was under a lot of stress at the time. Oh it was AWFUL! I got on meds and have been on ever since. However, 6 months later, I definitely feel better than I did but it's been a SLOW process, I still don't feel like myself, a little off, and although the depression is mostly gone I still have this nagging anxiety feeling. Will this ever go away? I feel like this is lasting longer than normal? Anyone experience this, thoughts, advice?

My baby is 6 months old, can I start giving him little puff snacks or cherrios?

√\I"m feeling really frustrated today. I have a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old boy. When my baby was 6 weeks old I was a complete mess. I had so much stress in my life, got a kidney infection, mastitis, breastfeeding issues, and my 2 year old got really sick. It was a nightmare and resulted in postpartum depression and anxiety. I was put on meds and they helped eventually with the depression and feeling a lot better but my baby is 6 months old and I still having this nagging anxiety feeling everyday.

How long is this going to last? Now I'm scared to death of getting off these anti depressants but I want to eventually so I can lose weight easier. What adds to my anxiety is after I had him, my vision was really blurry and then I got a bunch of floaters in my eyes that seriously DRIVE ME NUTS. They have gotten SO much better and I"m just praying they continue to and go away because they stress me out. Anyone have these?

Any advice on how to deal with this anxiety and how long it will last?

I"m feeling really frustrated today. I have a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old boy. When my baby was 6 weeks old I was a complete mess. I had so much stress in my life, got a kidney infection, mastitis, breastfeeding issues, and my 2 year old got really sick. It was a nightmare and resulted in postpartum depression and anxiety. I was put on meds and they helped eventually with the depression and feeling a lot better but my baby is 6 months old and I still having this nagging anxiety feeling everyday.

How long is this going to last? Now I'm scared to death of getting off these anti depressants but I want to eventually so I can lose weight easier. What adds to my anxiety is after I had him, my vision was really blurry and then I got a bunch of floaters in my eyes that seriously DRIVE ME NUTS. They have gotten SO much better and I"m just praying they continue to and go away because they stress me out. Anyone have these?

Any advice on how to deal with this anxiety and how long it will last?

So I had my second about 10 weeks ago and I am still a hormonal wreck!! Post partum has been rough, Kidney infection, then mastitis, then I quit breastfeeding pretty much cold turkey about a month ago. I feel Horrible, depressed, and completely out of whack. I also developed a truckload of eye floaters that drive me crazy!! My doc said these were caused by hormonal imbalance and should fade when my hormones get back to normal, but even after that might not go away. Great. I am so anxious and depressed. It was not even close to this hard with my first.

I hate this. When will it end? Anyone go through this and how long did it take for your hormones to regulate again? Still haven't had my period. Am I alone in this??