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Old Jan 14, 2013, 07:40 PM
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Hello, I don't know what substance I can add to unbearable pain you are going through since I'm a male and not a woman. I know it must be very hard what you are going through (I have suffered from depression for 14 yrs), and truthfully I wouldn't advice been on anti depressants while pregnant. It may have adverse side effects on the child, but have you spoken to your doctor about taking natural herbs in the meantime until you give birth and you can resume your anti depressant treatment (which will make you improve your depression).

I would advice as a sleeping aid, to take linden tea (in Spanish is tea de tilo), for the anxiety you might take the valerian root (I currently take it and it has helped me so far), and for depression (although not approved by FDA), you might give St. John's Wort a try. I take all these herbs and they have helped me after coming off anti depressants (Prozac) and anti-anxiety (klonopin) for almost 15 yrs.

These herbs can perhaps help you while in your pregnancy as to not expose your child to the chemicals contained in anti depressants and anti anxiety drugs such as the benzodiazepines.

I wish you luck & remember we are all here to bring each other support.
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