u/birk_n_socks

I want to preface by saying I have a doctors appointment tomorrow. I started taking Zoloft 25mg on 8/3 for postpartum anxiety and insomnia (can’t take much bc of breastfeeding). The side effects have been absolutely horrible. I’ve been crying every day all day for 4 days straight. Haven’t slept more than an hr or two a night. I can’t keep taking this medication as I have a newborn and a toddler to care for during the day. How can I stop this med without withdrawing??

Any postpartum moms have other ideas for the insomnia?

I’m incredibly desperate for sleep and this anxiety pit in my stomach to go away.

2 days after delivery I developed high blood pressure (166/110). Was treated with 24-hr mag and discharged on nifedipine 30mg. It’s controlled by blood pressure fine but the side effects are driving me crazy. I keep waking with horrible flushing and pounding heart rate that lasts hours.

I also developed bradycardia postpartum. Resting heart rate used to be 80s now it is in the low 50s.

I am also breastfeeding.

What options do I have at this point? I’m losing sleep over the side effects of nifedipine but don’t know another breastfeeding safe blood pressure medicine that won’t reduce my heart rate.

I recognize this is a tall order but I’m hoping to at least check some boxes. I’m looking for a nursing bra that can:

- support large breast size for medium impact activities
- ideally minimizing or not padded (very insecure about my large breasts, waiting a few more years to get my reduction🙌)
- no pumping features as that adds layers and bulk

Thanks in advance for the help!!