Will anti-depressants have an affect on TTC?

[sianilovesbeingamummy]

I am currently seeking counselling after 8years in an abusive relationship. I didnt realise how much the past had affected me until i entered into a new, loving and safe relationship. After nearly losing my current partner due to my actions over the past i have decided to go for counselling and possibly take the offer of anti-depressants in order to lift my mood and get me through the sessions.

I am happy with my partner and couldn't love him anymore than i do, he is everything i have ever looked for in a man and is fantastic with my 2 young children from my past relationship. Even though i am happy with him i am easily agitated and very irritable and tend to cause arguments for no reason, and understandably he now doesnt know where he stands despite me trying to tell him. We have had really good days and no arguments since i sought counselling so i know it is helping as it opened my eyes to a few things which i blamed myself for.

Sorry for long post i just dont want taking anti-depressants to hinder TTC so if anyone has any advice i would be greatful

[Lindalove]

Hi - I am on ADs as I suffer from anxiety/ agoraphobia which is not a good thing to be when trying to be a mum/pregnant! I'm on Sertraline 50mg a day and my doctor has said that is absolutely fine and won't affect TTC - we are TTC No 1.

There are very minor additional risks to your baby, but the % are tiny, and in my case we decided better I was a happy bunny/ able to leave the house without falling to pieces.

Some people are very anti ADs, but I say if it helps you to get through tough times, and makes your life better, why beat yourself up. Do tell you doctor though if you want to TTC as there are some ADs which are better than others for it. I switched from one to another.

Its great you are doing counselling too. I found that non-Buddhist mindfulness/meditation helped me most of all to relax/ deal with my thoughts and feelings, but its not for everyone. I've stayed on ADs all the same for the past 3 years as Doc said it's probably worth me sticking on them as I've a history of anxiety.

[BrixtonBunny]

Hi Sian - silly question, but are you using any birth control now? I suffered with awful anxiety following a similar situation where I had an abusive partner years ago, now blissfully happy with the kindest gentlest most wonderful man but was very irritable, having panic attacks etc (had CBT, counselling, didn't work) but as soon as I removed my coil it stopped. Completely. Haven't had a panic attack since (used to have around 2 a week), haven't picked a fight since, nothing! I've heard similar stories from friends on the pill. If you're thinking about TTC anyway then stopping anything hormonal could be good! Meditation / mindfulness is great too - hugely recommend the "headspace" app, the paid for version is about £60 for a whole year of guided meditations, so worth the money for a reduction in anxiety. Good luck and hope everything works out well xxx

[BrixtonBunny]

Feel free to direct message me if you want more info xx

[sianilovesbeingamummy]

No i had the coil removed about 3months ago, i had only had it in for about 6weeks. See the doc tomorrow for meds so will be sure to advise them that i am TTC. Thankyou for such kind words, just want to get over this and show my man that im not a horror bag, suprised he hasnt walked already but fair play he has stuck it out despite my anger which he gets the brunt of xx