Slightly depressed but still nursing

[Anonymous]

I've recently come to the realization that I am slightly depressed. It took me forever to figure out because I was deeply depressed in college and this is nothing like that. However, I am irritable, short tempered, always tired, my cuticle picking habit has gotten to the point of self-mutilation, I've been binge eating, having difficulties with relationships, and the list goes on. I am not opposed to an antidepressant but I am still happily nursing my 14 month old son. The thought of weaning him before he is ready, well, I just won't do it - even if the medication would make me feel 10x better. What are my alternatives? Exercise? Therapy?

[Anonymous]

Zoloft is safe during breastfeeding so I would go on that if I were you.....especially since you have a 14 month old. They are not as fragile as a newborn so I would feel even more comfortable continuing to nurse.

[Anonymous]

There are meds that can help that are perfectly fine while nursing. Definitely speak to your doc.