Post Partum hormone dump actually ruined me
Why did NO ONE or ANYTHING tell me about this???? Yeah they’ll tell you you’ll cry for no reason and feel happy then sad then everything else and I simply didn’t believe it, but it happened. Sorry this will be such a word dump.
To me, it felt the same as coming off of hard drugs 24/7 for 3 weeks straight. Exactly the same. The existential dread, the cold hearted feeling, the erratic thoughts and no joy whatsoever - and I was breastfeeding around the clock too. Had to stop 3 months in because I was going insane.
I’ve NEVER heard anyone else liken the first 2-3 weeks post partum to coming down?? Does anyone know what I mean?
I had amazing GP and hospital care through my whole pregnancy and was so grateful that I could continue taking fluoxetine (Prozac) and Dexamphetamine through my pregnancy (say what you will, my doctors supported me through this and I have a very healthy child, I would not have continued this pregnancy if I could not be on my medications)
Prozac isn’t doing it for me anymore after 7 years and I’m now weening off to try Valdoxan - did anyone consistently take their antidepressants through pregnancy and post? Would love to hear some experiences
I’m now 9 months PP and still so shocked that I’ve never heard a similar experience to mine. I think I’m still trying to get over it whilst also going back to work full time and trying to be a human and I’m just word vomiting at this point.
Thank you for listening 🩷