What made you decide to look into meds?

[imnotcrzee]

My first mental illness diagnosis was for PPD. It actually began ehen i was pregnant I went for 5 months without medication...I was nursing my newborn and thought if I took anything I would hurt my baby.... Well I ended up in a very very bad place and literally thought I was cuckoo. My dr prescribed me Effexor. It worked, for a few months. Then dosages were increased. And I felt like myself.
It has been 5 yrs, I've had another baby was on mess the entire time. Still had PPD but the second time I recognized it and it didn't present until about 5mths post partum.
I need an adjustment right now and going next week. You must see a psychiatrist for proper dosing and combinations..thank god my family dr referred me.
In opinion medication alone will not be enough. Talking, counseling, groups, psychology - anything that gets you thinking and talking in a safe non judgemental environment is crucial. Even if you don't think it is, it is.
I've come to the realization I will need meds the rest of my life. I am OK with that now.
If you are feeling like your creativity is gone, you are euphoric or have a sense of dullness - you may be taking the wrong thing. It can take years to get the right combo and dose right.
The idea is you should feel grounded and sane but still be you.