Hi there
I notice your post is a few months old now and I hope you are feeling better and sorted out your medication.
I am replying as I have had a very similar experience recently with Changing from an SSRI to an SNRI the only difference being I don’t have post natal depression, only Anxiety.
Like you I’ve been on SSRIs for years longer than you even, and after living happily with minimal anxiety symptoms for years the medication suddenly seemed to stop working and I started getting very anxious and depressed.
After discussing this with my GP she changed me to a SNRI saying that this was the latest new medication and it would work on an extra neurotransmitter in my brain.
the transition was smooth and I felt great for 3 months however then started getting super anxious again, after going back to GP she’s increased the dose saying I was only on the starting dose although that dose seemed quite high I thought.
I can usually manage my anxiety well, i know all the self help techniques that work for me I’ve seen physiologists in the past who have helped.
if you read this I would be interested to know how you’re feeling and I hope you are feeling better. Early Parenthood is a very difficult time
