i have always been emotional and prone to depression, but since i have became pregnant, i feel so much more hopelessness than usual, with self-image, financial and relationship issues.

my councelor and my doctor are going to collaborate and prescribe a medication for me take.

my mom says cymbalta has worked for her, and it seems like something that will work for me as well.

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I take both of these medications for severe anxiety and depression. It is an absolute medical necessity for me. I am considering getting pregnant in a few years, as my wedding is in October. My ob/gyn told me today that neither of those medications should be taken during pregnancy. Ideally I would like to not take anything during pregnancy, but I am pretty sure that may not be plausible as I have a history of horrible panic attacks and hospitalization due to psychiatric symptoms. I have been stable for several years now on medication and haven’t been hospitalized in 12 years.

Has anyone here taken these drugs during pregnancy? What happened, if so?

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They are not recommended during pregnancy, yet serious depression is also risky for the pregnancy. I’m wondering if it was necessary for anyone out there and if so did you have any problems/side effects for you or the baby? I am 5 months and NOT taking anything. I have no history of serious depression, but this pregnancy has triggered some – I’ve been in a bad way for over 2 months but am struggling my way through.
FYI, I have discussed w/my doctors. They say basically, and I agree, it’s best not to take anything, UNLESS I become so depressed where it becomes dangerous. It’s very difficult but I take it day to day.
To the person who said it would be greedy to take drugs during pregnancy, it’s obvious you have no experience w/pregnancy & depression. Doctors do not put you on antidepressants unless it’s a grave situation. Is it healthy for a mother to be suicidal, unable to eat, etc? (I’m not that way, but I know there are cases like this). If the choice is medication or psychological trauma and danger of losing life, I would hope you’d take the small risk. I only wanted to hear from anyone who has actually taken them, please.

Because of a chemical imbalance I’m not able to go off depression medication, but my husband and I are TTC right now, and I want to make sure what I’m taking is safe.