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Looking for Therapy sucess stories

rodgersonmummarodgersonmumma
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I have major anxiety issues. It started after I had my son in 07 and had gone down to a managable level until recently when my pregnancy started becoming more stressful and uncomfortable. It has become a big problem the past few weeks and I finally talked to my Dr. about it and was put on Zoloft (I posted about this a few days ago). Well, the Zoloft was terrible for me. Makes me extremely jittery and unable to sleep well at night. I hate taking medicine, and I think the fact that I was taking medicine gave me extra anxiety. I have a really hard time with the side effects. So I talked to my Dr. today and they said I could just stop taking it (no weening off because I have only been on 25mg for 4 days). I was happy about that, and plan on talking to my OB at my appointment on friday about reccomending a therapist/consler I coud see instead. It just seems like maybe that would be a better solution for me, since I have such a hard time taking anything.

I was just here looking for some encouragement. I would like to know if any of you are in therapy and if it is helping you. If I can avoid meds I would like too, so any other things you have found that have helped as well feel free to share!

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  • Gina418Gina418 member

    I was seeing a psychiatrist for a while - I think it really helped me. She was easy to talk to and it was nice to have someone other than dh/family to talk to - really makes you open up and show your true feelings. I stopped months ago, but there are days I really miss my sessions!

    Definitely give counseling a try - you can try a group session or try a more traditional one-on-one - or do both! Good luck to you!

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  • BellaCaroBellaCaro
    I was (am) just like you. I hate taking meds too and only went on Lexapro out of sheer desperation. I have to say that what really helped me the  most was seeing a therapist (psychologist) once a week. I had MAJOR anxiety issues, that was my biggest symptom. Talking about things out loud with someone who won't judge you and is there to offer helpful insight was invaluable. I go now once a month and it's still really worth it for me. I should say that my therapist specializes in PPD, so keep that in mind. I would try to find someone familiar with PPD. Not all therapists are the same. Good luck and hang in there!
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  • madhatter2003madhatter2003
    I am in therapy with no meds. Talking things out has REALLY helped me, it's amazing what just a neutral 3rd party can help you realize about your life.
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  • DontblinkDontblink
    I have been in therapy for 2 years. It has helped me so much. I LOVE going every week. I have a great relationship with my therapist and she will even text message me regularly to check on me and keep in touch. I highly rec it and am here if you have any ?'s.
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