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How can I get pregnant with antidepressants?

How can I get pregnant with antidepressants?

I am posting this question here and in pregnancy 18-34, because I'm not sure where I'll get the best answer.
I am currently 26 years old, and have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I was prescribed the anti depressant Celexa. Now, right now I have no plans of becoming pregnant, but I really do want to within the next 5 years. However, I am aware that I can not take Celexa while trying to conceive or during pregnancy. Does anyone know what my options will be when I want to conceive? Will I have to be weened off of the medicine, and stay off of it for the full 9 months? Is there a safe alternative to Celexa that I can take? Please help.
Thanks
Jess
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Your question is extremely acute.  Why would you even want to consider pregnancy when you are struggling with depression and anxiety (especially depression)?  Even in the next five years.  Nobody knows what kinds of long-term effects depression meds have on future children, even if you don't take the medication while pregnant or lactating.  I would offer this advice:  take care of yourself first and know that you will be fit to rear a child by being off antidepressants and anxiolytic medications.  This may sound harsh, but I know whereof I speak.  If you suffer from depression, constant or episodic, you don't want to add a child to the mix, either for your own sake or the child's.  
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