Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
I am on the fence about having a baby for a few reasons:
1) I don't want to pass on my bipolar disorder
2) My meds are apparently teratogens and I'm scared to go off them during pregnancy and be a crazy pregnant bipolar mess
3) I probably have a high chance of getting postpartum depression considering my overall tendency of getting depressed
4) My significant other doesn't want kids, although that might change later on
What do you all think? I'm young but it's something I think about a lot.
1) I don't want to pass on my bipolar disorder
2) My meds are apparently teratogens and I'm scared to go off them during pregnancy and be a crazy pregnant bipolar mess
3) I probably have a high chance of getting postpartum depression considering my overall tendency of getting depressed
4) My significant other doesn't want kids, although that might change later on
What do you all think? I'm young but it's something I think about a lot.
Talk to your doc about meds.
Silly rabbit, post-partum depression affects many women, not just BPs! There are treatments available.
Do whatever you think is best.
I just had a baby. He's 3 1/2 months old and I stayed on meds during my pregnancy. I got a consult with a specialist (perinatal psychiatrist) who worked with me to educate me about the risks with my medications. With my medications, the primary risk was cleft lip or cleft palate.
I had the baby blues, maybe ppd. It does effect women other than those who have bp, but my Wellbutrin seemed to help. I also started meeting other new moms, stopped trying to breastfeed (yes, my meds are fairly safe for breastfeeding) and took time for myself. It has brought me out of that depression.