Trouble with stress/anxiety?

AlyCat1126 · August 2009

I am having trouble with stress these past few months and I am driving my husband crazy... I have experienced anxiety attacks from stressing over not getting pregnant. It got so bad that I was hating others that were getting pregnant every month someone I knew was getting pregnant except me! They prescribe me Zoloft, but only told me to take it when I needed it not everyday because there have not been many studies on what it will do to women TTC? What are some things everyone is doing to naturally relieve the stress and anxiety?

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Yellow_Daisy · August 2009

I have started to workout whenever I feel overwhelmed or stressed by IF, so pretty much everyday Big Smile . I figure that if I can't get pg when I want then I am going to get healthier so that when I do get pg I will be in the best shape I can be to have my baby.

I also went to counseling weekly for about a year and a half. DH went with me to counseling but we also went individually too. I am a true believer now that counseling really works.

Sorry you are having a hard time. Hopefully you will get pg soon and this will all be a thing of the past.

c0debabe · August 2009

I go to a yoga class and that helps a lot to take my mind off of everything (not just IF).

AlyCat1126 · August 2009

Thank you both for commenting... : )

lnle · August 2009

double check with your doctor - Zoloft has to be taken every day in order to be effective - it's an anti-depressant that needs time to build up in your system.

I am currently taking Zoloft, prescribed by a psychiatrist and okayed by my RE. I've been told that it can be taken during the 1st and 2nd trimesters, but not the 3rd. It can also be taken while breastfeeding.

Other anxiety-management tips include listening to meditation cd's, yoga, distraction through hobbies.

krissyh21 · August 2009

I just wanted to through in acupuncture to the list of suggestions. It worked wonders for me, although isn't for everyone.

MerryMarisa · August 2009

Yellow_Daisy:
I have started to workout whenever I feel overwhelmed or stressed by IF, so pretty much everyday . I figure that if I can't get pg when I want then I am going to get healthier so that when I do get pg I will be in the best shape I can be to have my baby.
I also went to counseling weekly for about a year and a half. DH went with me to counseling but we also went individually too. I am a true believer now that counseling really works.
Sorry you are having a hard time. Hopefully you will get pg soon and this will all be a thing of the past.

Ditto this. Yoga is also great for me when I'm feeling stressed out. I'm sorry you're having a rough time. ((( BIG HUGS )))

k827 · August 2009

i usually get a massage. Iknow this isnt always an option..other than that i work out at the gym.

Dragonfly1226 · August 2009

I've had an anxiety attack due to IF. It wasn't pretty, and I'm so sorry you're dealing with it too. There are two things that have helped me. First, I started acupuncture. I have this IF meditation CD that I listen to on my IPod during the treatment. Also, I started to see a therapist. It has really helped me. Since I'm not really allowed to work out b/c of the injectables I have started taking long walks with a good playlist on my IPod. Take care of yourself! (((((hugs)))))

JM1977 · August 2009

I'm sorry about what you going through! I think it's natural for IF to cause all kinds of depression and anxiety. I have also found counseling really helpful. And yoga. I also wanted to second the other comment that Zoloft does need to be taken every day. From what I can tell, it's considered the safest antidepressant to be on when TTC or pregnant. I would talk to your doctor about it and start taking it every day. You might also consider a higher dose if you think you need it. Best wishes!

AlyCat1126 · August 2009

Thank you all for such support I really needed that today, I am very overwhelmed. Just knowing others are out there have really touched my heart... I will double check with my doctor and start taking them on a regular basis and check into acupuncture and yoga classes!

big hugs to all of you!

TiffanyA83 · August 2009

Yellow_Daisy:

I also went to counseling weekly for about a year and a half. DH went with me to counseling but we also went individually too. I am a true believer now that counseling really works.

I'm also a huge believer in counseling!! It has done wonders for my own emotional well-being. I'm sorry that you're dealing with intense anxiety; I definitely think it's normal and there's many others who feel the same way. I'm sure it'll be my turn sooner or later.

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