Generalized anxiety and 5 weeks today

hkardoin

I suffer from GAD, generalized anxiety disorder, and getting of my "as needed" medication has been extremely difficult especially with the onset of these hormones. I had a panic attack two nights ago that left me frozen and terrified and my husban works away for 4 days at a time. The few nights before that i was sleeping 10 hours a night. I can't take Benadryl, so I purchased an herbal product called bachflower sleep remedy that is alcohol free and states that it is safe for expectant mothers and children. Any other advise for stress/anxiety or sleep remedies?

hkardoin

Forgot to mention I am five weeks pregnant today

Aligatorlovesminnow

Try melatonin or valerian root. They're both herbal remedies that help with sleep and relaxation. Also, EFT is a coping technique to help reduce stress and anxiety (originally developed to help reduce PTSD and GAD), with a high rate of success.  You can find more info on it here https://www.emofree.com/eft/eft-tutorial.html

hkardoin

Melatonin has a hormone in it that can cause miscarriage. I've already been told not to take that what so ever, but I'll look into the other stuff. Thanks!

KillmanCouple

I'm also GAD and 6 weeks pregnant.  I was advised to stop my medication when I found out I was pregnant, so I am trying to find other ways to cope with my rumination, tension, and panic.  I'm already starting to avoid people to compensate (not a good thing!)

JennyLynne

I have GAD and always had benzos on hand for the tough times--now I'm 5 weeks too and wasn't sure what to do since I can't take my lorazepam. Thanks for the melatonin recommendation--I"ll ask my doc about it. I have been doing therapy since my loss, and we do thing called "Tapping" or EFT in our sessions that's helped me when I have a flare up. May be something to try. I'm of the mentality if it isn't going to cause pain or harm, then I'll try ANYTHING.

Juicydrew

I have FAD and I found out my dr was retiring the same week I found out I was expecting, very bad timing and I can't take my alprazolam. Have been taking Benadryl and extra strength sleepy time tea because my anxiety is worst right now ( when I should be getting much needed rest but can't sleep )

Juicydrew

*GAD

ilovemyhubby2012

Jennylynne:

thanks so much for the tip! i found a video on EFT on you tube and it really helped me out tonight.. 

i am 5 wks pregnant with my rainbow, my daughter passed away during labor fullterm this past january and ive been struggling with terrible anxiety to the point where i hardly leave the house, have panic/anxiety attacks, have trouble sleeping..and just terror almost constantly for no good reason. 

i was using herbal teas up until my BFP: valarian and passionflower, but they are not safe during pregnancy and so now i am looking for new helpful things... im thinking about trying a prenatal yoga class as well...  any way thanks for the tip the tapping is awesome and gave me immediate relief... 

ilovemyhubby2012

oh great, first time i posted since my birth and why is it still showing that ticker? i deleted it..